LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced it will award the Dole Leadership Prize to the late Sandra Day O'Connor, former associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, at a public program at 7 p.m. Oct. 24. It is the first time the Dole Institute has honored a recipient posthumously. The Dole Leadership Prize is a bipartisan award presented to an individual or nonprofit who  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The ABYC Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2024 Educator of the Year Award, which recognizes an outstanding instructor in marine service technology. Eligible candidates include those teaching in high schools, postsecondary institutions, or corporate settings. "I've been visiting schools and talking to educators around the country," said Sarah Devlin, AB  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Alan Hurtado, a Chemical and Physical Biology Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Edward Levine, has been awarded the first Linda Sealy Emerging Scholar Travel Award. Alan Hurtado The award was established to enhance the STEM talent pipeline by promoting a more inclusive environment that supports trainees from diverse backgrounds. Hurtado and Levine will receive $4,000 to attend a national conference in Hurtado's res  more

SEATTLE, Sept. 19 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Summary * Now that final clearance has been received from regulators, Alaska Airlines can close the transaction and shift focus to obtaining a single operating certificate from the FAA. Until that time, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will operate as one organization with two separate airline operations, under two individual operating certificates. The inter  more

SEATTLE, Sept. 20 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: * * * Hawaiian Airlines has officially joined Alaska Airlines, marking the beginning of a partnership that will reshape the travel industry for years to come. In a first for a U.S. airline, we will maintain both beloved brands. While your experience with each airline remains the same for now, there's a lot to look forward to in the next 18 months. * * * Summary * Enab  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 19 -- The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities issued the following news release: * * * Award fully funds Tustumena Replacement Vessel. * * * The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has been awarded three competitive Rural Ferry Program grants by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), totaling $177.4 million to enhance the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). This significant funding, provided through the Bipartisan  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO Each September, the American Medical Association (AMA) recognizes influential female physician leaders as part of Women in Medicine Month. To showcase the accomplishments of these leaders, the AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS) and the AMA Foundation today announced the winners of the 2024 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program.The J  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 20 -- American Airlines issued the following news: American Airlines recognized five of its top aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) for their exceptional work in their field as recipients of this year's Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award. Since 2019, the award has been honoring AMTs at American who exhibit the qualities of professional AMTs, strive to uphold the highest standards in aircraft maintenance and support and promote the profession. *  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO Booklist, the official book review journal published by the American Library Association, announces the appointment of Donna Seaman as Editor-In-Chief and Editor, Adult Books. Donna Seaman joined Booklist as an associate editor for the adult books section and has since been promoted to senior editor and adult books editor. In addition to helping with numerous operati  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett, under the command of Col. Stephen S. Trotter, celebrated a landmark achievement today with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new microgrid, a fully renewable energy system designed to bolster the base's energy resilience and sustainability. The microgrid project, initiated in 2011, makes Fort Hunter Liggett t  more

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release: Occupational safety and health professionals can now find even more value in being a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). The Society's membership model has been restructured to add key benefits while a new association management system is simplifying member engagements. "More than ever, an ASSP membership is a smart investment in the continued gr  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, issued the following news release: ASTM International presented its top annual award the 2024 Award of Merit to James Barker for his contributions to ASTM's petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants committee (D02). The  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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following news: By Randy Roughton, U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications A checklist that then-Senior Airman Caden Soper wrote during his first U.S. Air Force assignment outlined the steps necessary to accomplish his long-term goal -- an Academy appointment. In 2022, Soper first visited the U.S. Air Force Academy during the National Character and Leadership Symposium as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Department of Commerce Announces Grants Across Nine States Highlight Thriving U.S. Semiconductor Industry Today, the Biden-Harris Administration awarded nearly $5 million to 17 small businesses across nine states under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. The SBIR Phase I awards will fund research projects to explore the technical merit or feasibility of an innovative idea or technology  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: The Department of the Interior today announced a $16.73 million investment through President Biden's Investing in America agenda to assist five Tribal Nations in cleaning up orphaned oil and gas wells on their homelands. This investment will support economic opportunities to address legacy pollution, reduce harmful methane leaks, and tackle environmental hazards that threaten Tribal communities. This   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 20 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: ASHEVILLE, NC - Today, Bank of America is announcing that David Dowd has been named president of Bank of America Asheville. As president, David will be head of the market and responsible for connecting clients, teammates and communities to the full power of the franchise, driving integration across the bank's eight lines of business. He will oversee the bank's ef  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a nearly $35 million investment for five different semiconductor innovation projects through the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC) based in Beavercreek. These projects will engage with member organizations from industry, academia, and government stakeholders to deliver solutions to strengthen the U.S.-based supply chain of microchips and semiconducto  more

BEVERLY, New Jersey, Sept. 19 -- The Business Intelligence Group, a business awards company, issued the following news: Philadelphia, PA--September 18, 2024--The future is in the cloud, and the Business Intelligence Group is shining a spotlight on the companies, products, and individuals shaping this transformative landscape. Today, the Business Intelligence Group proudly announces the winners of the 11th annual, 2024 Stratus Awards, honoring the pioneers and teams advancing cloud technologies.  more

LEEDS, England, Sept. 19 -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: Leeds Trinity University's Business School has been successful in securing a grant to welcome a highly experienced business leader as a Visiting Professor for the next three years, to contribute to teaching excellence and enhance student skills. The grant was secured through the Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professors Scheme, following a highly competitive process. Dr Ruth Brown-Shepherd, owner of scientif  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: BYU's Jenna Hutchins (women's) and TTU's Ernest Cheruiyot (men's) collected Big 12 Runner of the Week honors for the third week of the season. Hutchins won the Autumn Classic for the second straight year in her first race of the season. The sophomore from Johnson City, Tennessee was the first of eight Cougars to cross the finish line in the top 10 with her time of 15:17.88. She is the fi  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2024: BYU's Avery Frischknecht (co-defensive), UCF's Taylor Jacobson (co-defensive), Colorado's Jordan Nytes (goalkeeper), Kansas' Jillian Gregorski (freshman) and Utah's Taliana Kaufusi (offensive) earned Week 5's honors of the 2024 Big 12 soccer season. Kaufusi registered her second hat trick this season, helping the Utes defeat Idaho State 4-1 on Sunday. The three-goal per  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision (Case No. 24-09-008) on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Rudy Gnekow, Complainant, vs. Garry M. Hofer, Vice President of Operations, CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, Defendant. DECISION GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART COMPENSATION TO COMPLAINANT AND CLOSING THE PROCEEDING Summary This decision awards in part and denie  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * Committee Chaired by Sun Sachs, SVP, Product, Design and Engineering, Townsquare Media Special Call for Student Paper Submissions: Best Student Paper Author Awarded Travel and Recognition at NAB Show * * * Proposals for technical papers and panels are now being accepted for the 2025 NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference, part of the 2025 NAB Show, held April 5-9, 2025, at t  more

PASADENA, California, Sept. 19 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Harry Jeffrey Kimble, the William L. Valentine Professor of Physics, Emeritus, passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 75. A giant in the field of physics, Kimble--who was also known as H.J. Kimble and Jeff Kimble--performed groundbreaking experiments in quantum optics and quantum information science. His achievements include some of the earliest demonstrations of quantum squeezing and qu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Recipients Demonstrate Increased Lending and Services Exceeding $380 Million to Nation's Most Economically Challenged Areas * * * The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) today announced $40.1 million in awards to 171 FDIC-insured banks through the fiscal year (FY) 2024 rou  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 19 -- Goshen College issued the following news: The annual Maple Leafs Athletic Awards brought our student-athletes together for a night of celebration, style, and unforgettable moments. Dressed to impress, our athletes were recognized for their standout performances during the 2023-24 season. Hosted by Goshen College's Athletic Department, this year's event was led by the charismatic WNDU news anchor Joshua Short, who kept the night buzzing with excitement! Read below t  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Liberty Guilmette Central Michigan University Professor of English Jeffrey Weinstock had a summer filled with professional and academic successes. Professor of such courses as Monsters and Their Meanings, Fantasy and Science Fiction, and others, Weinstock was recently recognized for his outstanding research and contributions to the academic field of American Gothic and Horror, earning both   more

COMMERCE CITY, Missouri, Sept. 20 -- The Red Angus Association of America issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: DENVER--Dan Chappell was honored as the Red Angus Association of America's 2024 Advocate of the Year at the 71st Annual National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dan and his wife Erica, accepted the award on Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the awards luncheon. The Advocate of the Year award is presented to a Red Angus member or commercial producer who has demonst  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 20 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Chelsea Corey has been recognized as Champion of the Year by the Charlotte Triage, a task force that works with Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (Advocacy Center) and Legal Aid of NC - Charlotte (LANC) to provide crucial pro bono legal and intentional leadership to best serve the community's critical needs. Corey is the second-ever recipient of this award from Charlotte   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

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- The Country Music Association Foundation issued the following news release: The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, held its eighth Music Teachers of Excellence ceremony presented by One Country, the premier platform for Country Music fans, on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The event honored 30 music teachers--10 teachers from Metro Nashville Public Schools, 10 from districts acr  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

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: CRAIG -- Today, Governor Polis and The Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that High Altitude Geothermal, LLC is the first Moffat County business and the first geothermal company to join the Rural Jump-Start (RJS) program. The RJS program is intended to encourage economic development and job creation in rur  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Awards will Spur Economic and Community Development in Low-Income Urban, Rural and Tribal Communities Nationwide * * * The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) today announced $5 billion in New Markets Tax Credits that will spur investment and economic growth in low-income   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: DAWSON, Ga. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that the Dawson Fire Department and Grady County Emergency Management Agency received $452,380.95 and $30,476.19, respectively through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. "Every day our firefighters are putting their lives on the line to keep us safe. I am making sur  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: CONYERS, GA Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that the City of Conyers was awarded $200,000 through the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office). The funding, part of more than $600 million in awards provided nationwide, comes through the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) program to support the mental health and wellne  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced(link is external) that Cuyahoga County, the City of Maple Heights, and Cleveland's Promise Academy have each been awarded federal grants from DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)(link is external). These grants will provide additional resources to local governments and schools and support community   more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Grants to automate permitting will help local governments accelerate rooftop solar * * * The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced Thursday that it will reopen its Automated Permit Processing for Solar (APPS) grant program and award $1 million in funding, with Alamosa County and Boulder County receiving the initial round of grants. The APPS initiative  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Esteemed awardees from four regions to be recognized in November * * * The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) today announced that it will honor four exceptional journalists with its 2024 International Press Freedom Awards. This year's awardees, who cover Gaza, Guatemala, Niger, and Russia, have withstood extraordinary challenges to continue reporting on their communiti  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

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 20 -- Dallas College issued the following news release: Dallas College Chancellor Justin Lonon and Tarrant County College Chancellor Elva LeBlanc today received the North Texas Commission 2024 Education Leadership Award. A public-private partnership established in 1971, the commission addresses regional challenges and opportunities to spur economic development, promote innovation and improve quality of life. The commission's annual membership lunch recognized the chancello  more

DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 19 -- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control issued the following news: * * * Grant Awards to Range from $25,000-$75,000; Deadline for Submissions in Competitive Process is Oct. 30 * * * The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages nonprofit groups, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners' associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC'  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: * * * Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest runs Sept. 18 - Nov. 8 * * * DTE Energy, Michigan's largest provider of energy efficiency savings, announced today that the company's annual Small Business Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest is now open for entries. The contest will award three businesses $5,000 in energy efficiency improvements and can be entered at DTEEnergy.com/makeover. Businesses that i  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, Sept. 20 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: A highlight of Emporia State University's Homecoming Week will be the recognition of several organizations and individuals for their remarkable contributions as ESU advocates. Recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Advocate Awards will be honored Oct. 4 during the Black + Gold Gala at ESU's Memorial Union. "At Emporia State we know that our community is integral to who we are. We are deeply grateful for all who suppo  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 20 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: By Cynthia Hubert More than 6 million Californians identify as part of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, yet they are largely invisible politically, participants in a statewide summit said on Sept. 18. As a consequential national election looms, AAPI community leaders gathered at Sacramento State to brainstorm ideas for increasing civic engagement among members of those  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 19 -- Entergy issued the following news release: * * * The company was recognized for outstanding leadership, philanthropy, and community service in Southeast Texas * * * BEAUMONT, Texas - The Boy Scouts of America Three Rivers Council has named Entergy Texas as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Citizen Award. The prestigious honor was presented during the 40th annual awards dinner at the Beaumont Civic Center, recognizing the company for its exceptional l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, was honored to receive Growth Energy's 2024 Fueling Growth Award in recognition of her strong support for America's homegrown biofuel producers. "I understand firsthand that biofuels are key to strengthening our rural communities, keeping gas prices low, and protecting our energy independence," said Senator Ernst. "Iowa farmers already f  more

FALMOUTH, England, Sept. 19 -- Falmouth University issued the following news: Jacy Wilkes is no stranger to award wins. The Sussex-based Photography MA (Online) graduate has scooped numerous awards for her work over the years, but this latest nomination feels particularly poignant; Walls Defrosting - the image for which Jacy has received a second consecutive British Photography Award nomination - is part of her ongoing research into the visual representation of emotional trauma. The British P  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 19 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * IR Iran and Portugal registered historic victories in their FIFA Futsal World Cup openers, while France came from behind to win and Morocco beat Tajikistan. * Iran and Portugal posted emphatic victories * Morocco overcame an admirable Tajikistan effort * France rallied to win their FIFA Futsal World Cup debut * * * Results Portugal 10-1 Panama IR Iran 7-1 Venezue  more

FRESNO, California, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Dr. Cory Brooks and his colleagues are a step closer to creating a facility at Fresno State where researchers from across the California State University system and the greater community can measure protein interactions. Thanks to a $242,073 grant from the National Institutes of Health, Brooks and three other Fresno State biochemistry faculty were able to acquire a surface p  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 19 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: At its September meeting in Duck Key, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule amendments creating a block grant option within the already established FWC derelict vessel and public nuisance vessel removal grant program. In collaboration with city and county partners, the FWC Boating and Waterways Section proposed the block grant funding op  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

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration awards $1.3 million in Genocide Education Grants, $338,000 in Hate Crime Prevention Grants * * * Today, Governor Maura T. Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released updated guidance to K-12 schools on how to address hate and bias-motivated incidents consistent with their legal obligations. The guidance co  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- The American Staffing Association issued the following news release: John Ruffini, vice president of professional development at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, has been named the 2024 Volunteer of the Year by the American Staffing Association. Ruffini's impact on ASA over the past decade is extensive. Currently, he serves as the chair of the education and certification committee as well as the health care section council, where he leads the networking and ev  more

CONWAY, Arkansas, Sept. 20 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: Murphy Visiting Writer Carmen Maria Machado will read and discuss her work on Wednesday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Reves Recital Hall at Hendrix College. A reception and book signing in Trieschmann Gallery will follow the reading, and WordsWorth Books of Little Rock will sell Machado's work. This event is free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations are required. Machado is the author of the bestsell  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the opening of two hotels in Dubai - Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay, marking the debut of the Embassy Suites by Hilton brand in the UAE, and Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Business Bay - both offering guests world-class hospitality in the heart of the city's bustling Business Bay district. The highly anticipated Embassy Suite  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Beginning October 4, guests can immerse themselves in the iconic world of Paris Hilton and her new album "Infinite Icon," when they stay in the glamorous Paris themed suites at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles * * * From hospitality to fashion and music, Paris Hilton stands as an icon to fans around the world and Hilton is proud to debut two Paris-inspired, custom-curated suites. The "Stay Like an Infini  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Ashley Hinson released the following statement after receiving the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an association of small businesses across the United States. "Small businesses account for 99% of businesses in Iowa and employ more than 50 percent of the workers in our state. I am honored to be recognized by the NFIB for my work to   more

HONG KONG, Sept. 20 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) has awarded funding to 35 young researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) for 2024, making HKU the institution with the highest count of award recipients amongst its peer institutions in Hong Kong this year. Seven professors in Business & Economics, Engineering, Medicine and Science have been honoured with funding from the "National Science Fund f  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 20 -- Hogan Lovells, a law firm, issued the following news release: As global law firm Hogan Lovells celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and the firm's 120th anniversary in Washington, D.C., firm CEO Miguel A. Zaldivar Jr. expressed his pleasure at being invited to attend the White House Hispanic Heritage Month reception last night, a nonpartisan gathering of Hispanic and Latino luminaries. "It is a great honor to have been invited by the President of the United States to  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: * * * The former Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica joins the Hyatt portfolio, growing Hyatt's brand footprint in California * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, marking the Hyatt Centric lifestyle brand's sixth hotel in California and the 101st Hyatt hotel in the Golden State. Primely located in o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The Indian Health Service is announcing the award of an additional $1.19 million through six cooperative agreements to enhance tribal and urban Indian health system local capacity to provide dementia care and services. The total commitment for the new three-year awards is nearly $3.6 million. This new round of funding builds on early work and lessons learned from awards offered in 2022and  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 19 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Recent UW Ph.D. graduate Tayler LaSharr (left) teaches wildlife technicians to weigh and process newborn mule deer in the Wyoming Range in 2021. LaSharr recently became the first graduate as a Muley Fanatic Foundation Fellow after advancing the understanding of the ecology of mule deer and mentoring other scientists during her time at UW. (Taylor Wagstaff Photo) A University of Wyoming Ph.D. student re  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 20 -- The Journal for Human Resources, a journal that says it features labor, development, health economics and the economics of education, discrimination and retirement, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 1, 2024, edition (Vol. 59, Issue 5): * Application and Award Responses to Stricter Screening in Disability Insurance * Can Early Intervention Have a Sustained Effect on Human Capital? * Direct and Spillover Effects of Enforcing Labor S  more

TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Clean Water Award: Keystone Foods in Albany, Ky., and to John Soules Foods in Valley, Ala. This annual award honors poultry facilities that demonstrate exceptional performance in wastewater treatment, water reuse and overall sustainability. Winners were selected by a committee of industry  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 20 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Fredrikson attorney Lawrence Bender has been inducted into the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) Hall of Fame during their 2024 Annual Meeting. The NDPC Hall of Fame recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the development of oil and natural gas in North Dakota. The criteria for the award include at least 25 years of work in the oil and gas industry with the majority of that  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The League of Women Voters of Utah issued the following news release: Salt Lake City, UT - On Wednesday, Campaign Legal Center represented League of Women Voters of Utah (LWV Utah), Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) and a bipartisan group of voters in a hearing over the legality of Constitutional Amendment D appearing on Utahns' November ballot. Today the court ruled that Utahns have a constitutional right to a truthful ballot and the Legislature has a constitu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: Today, the League of Women Voters of Alabama, the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, filed a lawsuit on behalf of four individual Alabamians who have been unfairly targeted by the state's illegal voter purge. The plaintiffs were represented by Fair Elections Center, and the Southern Poverty Law Center. The lawsuit comes on the heels of a lett  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: "Oscars(r) Night" Hollywood glitz meets ballroom glamour when all 13 couples grace the stage with dazzling performances, dancing to iconic songs from Oscar(r)-nominated films. "Oscars(r) Night" premieres TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT), simulcasting LIVE across both ABC and Disney+ in local time zones and next day on Hulu. The night will feature an award-worthy op  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $931,896.84 in federal funding to support Maryland firefighters and first responders in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Howard Counties. The funding will enhance emergency response capabilities through personnel recruitment and equipment upgrades, ensuring better prote  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $931,896.84 in federal funding to support Maryland firefighters and first responders in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Howard Counties. The funding will enhance emergency response capabilities through personnel recruitment and equipment upgrades, ensuring better protection for t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $931,896.84 in federal funding to support Maryland firefighters and first responders in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Howard Counties. The funding will enhance emergency response capabilities through personnel recruitment and equipment upgrades, ensuring better protection for   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen John Sarbanes and Dutch Ruppersberger (all D-Md.) announced $931,896.84 in federal funding to support Maryland firefighters and first responders in Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Howard Counties. The funding will enhance emergency response capabilities through personnel recruitment and equipment upgrades, ensuring better protection for t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 20 -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued the following news: Mayor Michelle Wu announced Kathy Kottaridis will serve as the new Director of the Office of Historic Preservation. Kottaridis, a seasoned preservation professional with over 30 years of leadership in community-centered historic preservation, urban planning, and public administration in Boston, brings her vast experience and commitment to equitable preservation practices to this role. She will lead efforts to  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 19 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * The Louies to bring South Florida's rich history and diverse stories to the big screen * * * The Miami Film Festival, presented by Miami Dade College (MDC), announces the launch of The Louies, an initiative sponsored by the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation to fund new projects that celebrate South Florida's vibrant history, heritage and culture through film. The initiative will award six Miami-ba  more

BILLINGS, Montana, Sept. 20 -- Montana State University-Billings Foundation issued the following news: The MSU Billings Foundation & Alumni is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards, presented by Northwest Pipe. These distinguished alumni have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their professions, contributed to their communities, and advanced MSU Billings through their ongoing support and dedication. The honorees will be recognized at the annual Outstanding  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- NASA issued the following news release: NASA is awarding $7.2 million to six minority-serving institutions to grow initiatives in engineering-related disciplines and fields for learners who have historically been underrepresented and underserved in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. "NASA is excited to award funding to six minority-serving institutions, paving the way for greater diversity in engineering and STEM," said Shahra Lambert, NASA senior  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Walt Disney and National Geographic Society, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Interactive Experience Allows Audiences To Explore the Amazon's Diverse Ecosystems Additional Consumer Touchpoints Include an Upcoming Documentary Special, EXPEDITION AMAZON, Premiering Oct. 10 and Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on Oct. 11; a Special Single-Topic October Issue of National Geographic Magazine; and T  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2013: Navy Federal Credit Union today announced it has been recognized with the highest score of all participants among credit card issuers* in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study (https://www.navyfederal.org/about/press-releases/2024/navy-federal-earns-high-score-for-credit-card-satisfaction.html#offSite). This achievement marks a significant accomplishment fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The National Endowment for Democracy issued the following news: Only a few weeks ago, Russian opposition leader and activist Vladimir Kara-Murza sat in solitary confinement in a Siberian maximum-security prison, re-reading classic novels, learning Spanish, and digesting the news from the thousands of letters he received every month from supporters in Russia and around the world. Now, thanks to a historic prisoner exchange in August, Kara-Murza and 15 other political pris  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Award from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences will help libraries boost literacy skills in communities nationwide The American Library Association, with members of the Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network (ALL IN), has received a National Leadership Grants Award for over $400,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences to design adult and family lit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: D.C. (Sept. 19, 2024) The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, presented the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award to Members of the United States Senate. NFIB's Guardian of Small Business Award is reserved for lawmakers who vote consistently with small businesses on key issues identified  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

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 19 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: University of Notre Dame juniors Faiza Filali and Angela Olvera have been named to the third cohort of Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholars. They are Notre Dame's second and third Voyager Scholars after senior Raleigh Kuipers, who recently returned from Latin America as a member of the second cohort. Administered by the Obama Foundation with support from a $100 million gift from Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky, th  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

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- OPERA America issued the following news release: * * * Recipients to be honored at OPERA America Salutes Awards Dinner, March 7, 2025, in New York City * * * OPERA America is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies for their exemplary leadership and service on behalf of their respective organizations. The 2024 recipients for U.S. opera companies are: *   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following grant memorandum: * * * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Office of the State Fire Commissioner: Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program Who May Apply: All fire companies, emergency medical services, and volunteer rescue squads Use: Eligible projects include but are not limited to facility renovations, equipment purchases, debt reduction, training, education, and recruitment and retention. Fun  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * More than $30,000 awarded to help Pennsylvania families save for education with PA 529 * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that this year's PA 529 Day Promotion was the most successful ever, with more than 1,200 PA 529 GSP accounts opened during the month of May and $17 million in contributions made. Treasurer Garrity also announced the top award winners: Mar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: WATCH: Padilla highlights BASIC Act to help students facing basic needs challenges including access to food, housing, and health care Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Norma J. Torres (D-Calif.-35) hosted local students and advocates to reintroduce the Basic Assistance for Students in College (BASIC) Act, bicameral legislation to help ensure college students can meet their b  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- PFLAG, an organization that says it is dedicated to supporting, educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families, issued the following news: Last night, LGBTQ+ people and their advocates and allies gathered on Capitol Hill for PFLAG National's "Love Takes Justice" reception. The event honored Congresswoman Barbara Lee as the "2024 PFLAG National Champion of Justice," and Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, with the "2024 PFLAG  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 20 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Piedmont Columbus Regional recently hosted their annual Promise 360 Awards Celebration. The event recognized the hospital's monthly winners from the past year and named two overall annual champions. Piedmont Columbus Midtown Emergency Department patient care technician James Manning and Piedmont Columbus Northside physical therapist Ariana Zanganeh were named the annual champions. James rescued a man that was in me  more

DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 20 -- Qatar Airways, a carrier airline, issued the following news release: * * * Strengthening its European presence, Qatar Airways builds on the success of previous partnerships with UEFA EURO 2020 and UEFA EURO 2024 The agreement also extends certain rights to Qatar Duty Free, Hamad International Airport, and Qatar Airways Privilege Club to ensure a comprehensive Qatar Airways Group partnership * * * Qatar Airways is proud to announce its partnership with the UEFA Champ  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Radford University issued the following news release: A grant awarded to Radford University enables students to lead two interdisciplinary research projects this fall. Students will investigate redevelopment possibilities for the historic Radford Foundry site, a key industrial property acquired by the City of Radford in 2023. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) generously supplied the funding to participate in the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative   more

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies Steven Fesmire is the author of the new book "Beyond Moral Fundamentalism: Toward a Pragmatic Pluralism." Published by Oxford University Press, Fesmire's book delves into moral fundamentalism, "the my-way-or-the-highway notion that my group has exclusive access to the right diagnoses and prescriptions to our m  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV1) announced today that the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) will receive a $3.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to boost the number of primary care physicians in Nevada, particularly in medically underserved communities. "Nevada ranks 48th in the nation in shortages of primary care doctors," Congresswoman Titus said.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Frank Lucas attended a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony, where he had the opportunity to honor the Hidden Figures, a group of women crucial to the space race. These women helped calculate the Apollo 11 mission to land the first astronaut on the moon. Medals were presented to the families of Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Da  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, was once again awarded with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award. A 40+ year member of the NFIB, Congressman Webster is recognized for supporting legislation and initiatives that champion small business. "America's small businesses are the backbone of our economy and a vital component of our e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) was recognized as a Stillbirth Prevention Champion by Healthy Birth Day, Inc. for the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act (H.R. 5012), a bipartisan, bicameral bill Rep. Kim is leading to improve stillbirth research and awareness. "Supporting women, babies, and families is personal to me after experiencing the difficulties of pregn  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 20 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * THE SEVENTH ANNUAL COMPETITION BROUGHT TOGETHER BIPARTISAN MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO FIND COMMON GROUND OVER BEER AND AWARD $75,000 TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING AMERICAN FARMERS * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 18, 2024 - Tonight, Representative David Rouzer (R-NC), along with his bipartisan teammate Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Wicked Weed Brewing in North Carolina, were award  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 20 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * THE SEVENTH ANNUAL COMPETITION BROUGHT TOGETHER BIPARTISAN MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO FIND COMMON GROUND OVER BEER AND AWARD $75,000 TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING AMERICAN FARMERS * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 18, 2024 - Tonight, Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), along with her bipartisan teammate Representative Zach Nunn (R-IA) and the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery in Missouri  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the six final winners of the Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize (https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/wind-turbine-materials-recycling-prize). Each team was awarded $500,000 in cash prizes, as well as $100,000 in vouchers to work with DOE national laboratories, for creating cost-effectiv  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

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 19 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: The new South Carolina ETV documentary Arriving: Leo Twiggs and His Art is an intimate exploration of the life and work of Leo Twiggs, a pioneering South Carolina artist and educator. Premiering on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. on ETV-HD, this one-hour program delves into the rich personal history, innovative artistry and profound societal reflections of Twiggs, offering viewers a cap  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Says New Federally-Funded Center For Early Literacy And Responsible AI Will Help Students Improve Reading Skills Using Cutting-Edge AI Tools Funding Builds On Senator's Continued Efforts To Elevate UB As A Leader In AI After Bringing The NSF Director To Campus Earlier This Year & Securing $20M To Create New National AI Research Institute At UB Schumer: UB Is Helpin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following joint statement on Sept. 19, 2024, by Commissioners Hester M. Peirce and Mark T. Uyeda, on whistleblower awards: * * * The Commission recently issued two whistleblower award determinations awarding an aggregate $122,000,000 among four claimants./[1] We did not support these determinations, but we are unable to explain our reasons because the public final orders determining the awards redact certain information   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, SC This week, at a special event held on Daniel Island, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) was presented with the 2024 David K. Summers Jr. President's Cup by South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) Immediate Past President Roy Costner. The prestigious award ceremony highlighted Sen. Scott's remarkable contributions to public service and his relentless commitment to county government. U  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: Smithsonian Associates presents an evening with chef Bobby Flay Friday, Nov. 1, at 6:45 p.m. in the Baird Auditorium at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Drawing on his newest book, Bobby Flay: Chapter One, he shares insights into his personal and professional experiences, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the culinary world that shaped him. A Q&A session and boo  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: This afternoon, Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony to honor Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and the 1970s. These women, known as "The Hidden Figures  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 20 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Brad Thomas (R-Holly Springs), chair of the House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence, was recently awarded the Legislator of the Year award from the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). TAG's Legislator of the Year award is given to elected officials who embody TAG's commitment to fostering the technology ecosystem. "I am truly honored to be   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

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Longtime Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) professor of Public Administration and author Dr. Mehnaaz Momen has been selected as a finalist in the "Best Academic Themed Book, College Level - English Category by the International Latino Book Awards for her book Listening to Laredo: A Border City in a Globalized Age, The University of Ariz  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 20 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: Tarrant County College Chancellor Elva LeBlanc and Dallas College Chancellor Justin Lonon today received the North Texas Commission 2024 Education Leadership Award. A public-private partnership established in 1971, the commission addresses regional challenges and opportunities to spur economic development, promote innovation and improve quality of life. The commission's annual membership lunch recognized t  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

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Dr. Elaine Oran, aerospace engineering professor and O'Donnell Foundation Chair VI, has been elected an International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. * * * By Jacob Wologo Dr. Elaine Oran, professor of aerospace engineering, is one of only a few international fellows inducted into the Royal Academy of Engineering this year. The Royal Academy of Engineering   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 20 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Charlotte, NC (Thursday, September 19, 2024) -- The Peace Corps and Discovery Education are partnering to launch Global Learners, a free digital program that provides educators with standards-aligned lesson plans to foster students' understanding of world cultures and global issues. The lessons provide a glimpse into everyday life in over 60 countries, from the pe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Peace Corps issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: The Peace Corps and Discovery Education are partnering to launch Global Learners (https://globallearnerspc.com/), a free digital program that provides educators with standards-aligned lesson plans to foster students' understanding of world cultures and global issues. The lessons provide a glimpse into everyday life in over 60 countries, from the perspective of Peace Corps Volunteers working with communi  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 19 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Fellowship Board of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, announced that two students from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University received Tau Beta Pi Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. Treyton Dorrell, an aerospace engineering student and Mary Dunbar, a chemical engineering student were two of 253 engineering students from 1,328 applicants fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: During the annual American Society of Naval Engineer's (ANSE) Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium (FMMS), held Sept. 17-19 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Navy leaders discussed the importance of ship maintenance and modernization to ensuring the readiness of America's Warfighting Navy. Navy representatives included Adm. Daryl Caudle, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Christopher A. Miller, Executive D  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

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Leslie Sepuka UC San Diego is powered by a world-class microgrid that provides clean and reliable electricity, heating and cooling to thousands of students, faculty and staff across its 1,200-acre campus. Thanks to the California Energy Commission, the UC San Diego microgrid will now also be home to the largest lithium-ion battery system on any university campus in the country, helping  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, Sept. 19 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Central Oklahoma's Digital Accessibility Coalition (DAC) was recently recognized with three awards for its dedication to digital accessibility and its digital accessibility micro-credential course. The DAC received a BRONZE United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) Trendsetter Award for Innovative Impact. The USDLA was the first nonprofit, distance-learning associatio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: University of Illinois Chicago professor Nadine Naber has been selected to join the latest group of Freedom Scholars, a distinction from the Marguerite Casey Foundation that recognizes "exceptional scholar-activists committed to advancing justice and equity." Naber and three other members of the 2024 cohort will each receive a $250,000 grant to advance their work on social justice issue  more

FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2024: UIW's Griffin Neal and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's Alicia Finnis were named the Southland Conference Cross Country Male and Female Runners of the Week, respectively, as announced by the league office on Wednesday. Men's Athlete of the Week: Griffin Neal, UIW - Sr. - Wimberly, Texas (Wimberly High School) Neal took home first place at the UIW Invitational, clocking in a 19:44 four-mile time. He help  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Sept. 20 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: The Iowa Board of Regents has officially approved the establishment of the Center for Civic Education at the University of Northern Iowa. This new initiative is aimed at fostering civic engagement among students, faculty and community members. The center builds on UNI's strong foundation in civic education. UNI already has civic education curriculum in place, created by a multidisciplinary team o  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Sept. 20 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * Brent Saunders, CEO and chairman of Bausch + Lomb, discussed the importance of innovation and offered leadership tips in a talk with the Miami Herbert Business School. * * * By Michael R. Malone With more than 25 years of experience as an executive and compliance consultant, Brent Saunders has witnessed--and helped to spur--the spiraling development of the pharmaceutic  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 20 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: By Larry Isch Duffield Gravel Company of Russellville, which has partnered with University of the Ozarks on the new Wilson Athletic Complex as well as other recent facility projects, will receive the University's 2024 Community Champion Award. The award will be presented during the Ozarks Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 18, as part of the University's Homecoming 2024 ceremonies. The Communi  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 19 -- The USA Hockey, a national ice hockey organization, issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2024: * * * NewAge is innovative leader in home renovation * * * USA Hockey announced today a multi-year partnership with NewAge Products, a leading brand in home improvement and storage solutions focused on designing premium solutions that transform and organize living spaces. The partnership will center around a consumer promotion that will include one lucky m  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with Wyoming under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Through this agreement, USDA and Wyoming are working together to offer over $1.8 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across   more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Zhijian "James" Chen, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Biology and Director of the Center for Inflammation Research at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been awarded the Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for his discovery of the cGAS enzyme, which senses invading pathogens and triggers the body's innate immune system. The Lasker Awards, often called "America's Nobe  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 20 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: Governments and organisations meet year-round to make crucial decisions to solve global environmental problems. Why, then, is progress so slow? This is the research area of Prof. Frank Biermann, a political scientist who proposes a reformed United Nations and new institutions to reach sustainability goals. He is awarded the Volvo Environment Prize 2024 for his research on environmental governance. In 2015, the   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: A sweeping campaign to identify ways to encourage breastfeeding has concluded that existing efforts place too much emphasis on individual breastfeeding duration and not enough on the many outside factors that determine breastfeeding success. Doctors consider breastfeeding ideal for the health of infants and mothers alike, but, for some moms, breastfeeding can be difficult or impossi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Professor Steven Wernke's groundbreaking archaeological mapping project has secured its most substantial funding yet: a $625,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. Using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, Wernke and his team are mapping archaeological sites across the Andes Mountain Range to build a detailed inventory that will improve our understanding of Andean settlement systems and human-  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: By Florence Gonsalves Walter Lee, associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education, has been named the interim associate dean of inclusive excellence for the College of Engineering, effective Aug. 10. Lee will help advance inclusivity at all levels of the college for the duration of one year while a national search is launched. The appointment comes after the recent retirement of diversity pioneer Bevlee   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) presented Waianae community member Mckayla McCullah with the Young Leader award this week in recognition of her passionate advocacy and commitment to furthering the fight against cancer. This award is presented to a state volunteer who has demonstrated an exciting promise in their start with ACS CAN by takin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * President Biden and Vice President Harris Are Delivering for Latino Communities Since Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has worked to ensure every community--including Latino communities--can access a quality education, obtain a good-paying job, own a home, start a business, and afford high-quality health care. This National Hispanic Heritage Month, President Biden and Vice Presid  more

SPOKANE, Washington, Sept. 20 -- Whitworth University issued the following news: * * * WELLS FARGO IS THE TITLE SPONSOR FOR THE EVENT * * * Due to scheduling conflicts for former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, Whitworth University's President's Leadership Forum is being rescheduled. We are working to secure a new date for spring 2025. Previously scheduled for Oct. 9, Cheney's topic and presentation, "Defending Democracy: A Conversation with Liz Cheney," will remain unchanged. All attendees will be co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * Students and Faculty Recognized for Innovative Designs Using Lumber * * * The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) are pleased to announce the winners of the Timber in the City 5: Urban Habitats Competition. The fifth installment of the Timber in the City series, this year's competition challenged students to devise ways of me  more

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - Ann Friederichs, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Western Illinois University, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2024 SBDC State Star Award for Illinois. The State Star Award recognizes top performers in the SBDC network who demonstrate exemplary service, dedication and success in helping small businesses thrive. Friederichs expressed   more

BRATTLEBORO, Vermont, Sept. 20 -- World Learning issued the following news release: World Learning won a $1.5 million award to train teachers to teach English as a foreign language in Central Asia. The program will launch this fall and run through 2026. Funded by the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, the program C5 + O.N.E. Ed aims to create a cohort of highly qualified English language teachers in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. "The program offers a unique profes  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal investment of $1.33 million for the Bend Park and Recreation District to renovate Sawyer Park and improve access for outdoor recreation close to home. "Being good stewards of our breathtaking outdoors is essential to our identities as Oregonians," Wyden said. "I congratulate Bend Park and Recreation District for winning this competitive federal a  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Y-12 National Security Complex issued the following news release: * * * Y-12 employees have designated $1.4 million for organizations since fund's inception * * * Twenty-five East Tennessee nonprofits received a total of $180,000 from the Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) Community Investment Fund at a ceremony on Sept. 17. In 2015, CNS worked with the East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) to create an innovative and effective me  more