MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force's 42nd Air Base Wing issued the following news: By Maj. John T. Stamm, 908th Flying Training Wing "The Air Force benefits from the work historians do," said 908th Flying Training Wing Commander, Col. Christopher K. Lacouture, in a letter to the 25 participants of the second annual Air Force Reserve Command Historian Symposium, Sept. 17-19, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. "When history is not catalogued and studied, the benefit of t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Air University Library, in partnership with The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, is hosting an art show until Nov 14, 2024, at the Air University Library at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. "We have four major domains in which the library does outreach," said Tim Thomas, Air University Library outreach coordinator. "One of them is artist connect. We decided to have anothe  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Air University issued the following news: By Senior Airman Evan Lichtenhan, Air University Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- The Air University Library, in partnership with The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, is hosting an art show until Nov 14, 2024, at the Air University Library at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. "We have four major domains in which the library does outreach," said Tim Thomas, Air University Library outreach coordinator.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * AmeriCorps CEO Joins Utah Governor to Swear in Newest Cohort of One Utah Service Fellowship, Issues President's Volunteer Service Awards to State Legislators * * * SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The One Utah Service Fellowship launched this summer, providing debt-free pathways to college while engaging students across the state in solving problems in their communities. On Thursday, Sept. 19, AmeriC  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 21 -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association issued the following news release: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) announced the recipients of ASHA's 2024 Media Champion Awards today, which recognize media outlets, ASHA members, and others for outstanding coverage and outreach about communication disorders and the work of audiologists and speech-language pathologists. "Communication challenges can go untreated and worsen when the public  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: St. Paul, Minn. Attorney General Keith Ellison received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contribution to protecting Minnesotans from the harms of commercial tobacco, the cause of roughly 30% of all cancer deaths.   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 21 -- The Baltimore Museum of Art issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * John Akomfrah and LaToya Ruby Frazier will receive the first Artists Who Inspire awards and Sherrilyn Ifill will receive the first Changemaker Who Inspires award BMA Ball is sold out; After Party tickets go on sale September 20 * * * The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) will celebrate another major milestone in its 110-year history with a spectacular BMA Ball and After Party   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem all outstanding shares of its Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Z (CUSIP No. 060505EM2), liquidation preference $25,000 per share (the "Preferred Stock"), and the corresponding depositary shares each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the Preferred Stock (CUSIP N  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: WYANDOTTE, MI, and SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI, September 20, 2024 - BASF and Bemis Manufacturing Company have won the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Composites Conference & Expo (ACCE) award as the "Most Innovative Part" in the process innovation from production part category for their collaboration on the largest known injection molded polyamide hydraulic tanks for compact excavators. By leveraging a c  more

COMMERCE CITY, Missouri, Sept. 21 -- The Red Angus Association of America issued the following news release: DENVER--Berwald Red Angus, owned by Austin and Becky Berwald of Toronto, South Dakota, has been crowned the 2024 Breeder of the Year by the Red Angus Association of America. The award was presented by, Seth Leachman at the National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sept. 12. Recipients of the prestigious Breeder of the Year award have shown exceptional dedication to preservi  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Reinvented flagship Bloomberg business show airs on Bloomberg Television on Sept. 20 and across WORLD channels starting Sept. 22 * * * Bloomberg announced today that its flagship Wall Street Week television series, hosted by David Westin, will relaunch and additionally return to public media and be distributed by WORLD. The program will air Fridays on Bloomberg at 6pm ET and starting on September 22, air  more

MONTREAL, Canada, Sept. 21 -- The McCord Stewart Museum issued the following news release: The McCord Stewart Museum is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Trustees. Their diverse expertise and dedication to culture will certainly be a boon to our institution and our future ambitions. "We are delighted to welcome Arun Bajaj, Bruce Bolton, Pierre-Luc Dumas and Manon Gauthier to the Museum's Board of Trustees. Their wide-ranging expertise and varied professional   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- Boston University's College of Communication issued the following news: Advertising students working on a campaign for software company Balsamiq received top honors this spring at the Adlabbies, BU's semi-annual ceremony honoring students working in AdLab, the student-run advertising agency within the College of Communication. Teams working with Under Armour and WHOOP also took home awards in Best in Show and Rising to the Occasion, respectively. Team Balsa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- The Boys and Girls Clubs of America issued the following news: * * * During 'National Youth of the Year' Celebration with Denzel Washington, Alex Rodriguez and Other Inspirational Alumni Stars * * * Last night, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation's leading youth non-profit organization, recognized Nico F. as its 2024-2025 National Youth of the Year in a star-studded evening, sponsored by Toyota North America/* and Kohl's. Gathering at the Coca-Cola Roxy i  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (R.22-07-005) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Intervenor Compensation to 350 Bay Area Order Instituting Rulemaking to Advance Demand Flexibility Through Electric Rates. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Denies award to 350 Bay Area for failure to demonstrate eligibility to claim intervenor compensation to Decision 23 04 040. That Decision adopted updated Electric Rate Design Principles for the ass  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies and other organizations to deliver funds for projects she championed, including healthcare, education, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, economic development, and drug use prevention projects. More information on e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), and a number of West Virginia officials announced that Form Energy has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $150 million from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufac  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- Caring Across Generations, an organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people and aging adults, issued the following news release: DETROIT -- More than 200 Detroiters gathered at Saint Andrews Hall to experience Tony Award(R)-winning visionary and comedian Sarah Jones' latest in-development solo show, "The Cost of Not Caring." The show, presented in partnership with Caring Across Generations, highlighted the deep and growing care crisis in Michigan. Throug  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21 -- The Center for Dairy Excellence issued the following news release: The Center for Dairy Excellence opened a competitive grant program for value-added dairy businesses looking to build their brand, create a marketing plan, and identify appropriate strategies to increase product sales and consumer access. Leveraging funds provided by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, the Marketing and Branding Consulting Services Grants provide funding to work w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following remarks on Sept. 20, 2024, by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti at the Lone Sailor Awards Dinner: * * * Good evening, everyone! Wow - what a fantastic video highlighting out Navy in action! It is an honor to be here with such a distinguished group of leaders, members of Congress, Industry partners, Department of the Navy civilians, Flag and General Officers, MCPONs lots of MCPONs, veterans, and our servicemen and women -   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 19 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: This week's episode of the Freedom From Religion Foundation's "Freethought Matters" TV interview show focuses on Christian patriarchy and the women still trapped in it. Guest Cait West was raised in the Christian purity movement, where women are taught to be completely subservient to fathers. She eventually found the courage to break away and is now a writer and editor based in Michigan. She  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Cirba Solutions, a battery recycling and materials company, issued the following news release: * * * Key Messages: * Cirba Solutions selected to enter into award negotiation with U.S. Department of Energy for up to $200 million under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. * Lithium-ion processing facility in South Carolina to produce battery-grade salts for approximately 500,000 EV batteries annually. * Cirba Solutions is creating more than 300 generationa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release: Jordan Hicks has been named the Week 3 NFLPA Community MVP after hosting his foundation's second "True Strength Night," which celebrated special needs students during a high school football game at his alma mater in Ohio. "Being named this week's NFLPA Community MVP is a great honor," the Cleveland Browns linebacker said. "I believe the most impactful thing any of us can do in this life   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Paul Winistorfer, dean of the College of Natural Resources and Environment since 2009, announced his retirement, effective fall 2025. Winistorfer is the third dean to serve the college since its founding in 1992. Winistorfer started his nearly 40-year career in higher education at the University of Georgia and continued at the University of Tennessee, where he held roles in teaching, research, and administration. He cam  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: AURORA -- Today, Governor Polis and the Department of Agriculture announced a new tax credit for Colorado's small food retailers and small family farms to help increase access to healthy groceries in communities across the state. Eligible businesses who have made equipment purchases for the purpose of expanding access to healthy food for low access populations can apply for the refu  more

PUEBLO, Colorado, Sept. 21 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: CSU Pueblo, a small public university with under 4,000 students, has announced its 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award recipients. These graduates, all under 40, are making significant impacts across various fields, demonstrating the university's role as a premier incubator for future leaders from rural and southern Colorado. The honorees include: - Heather Riganti (2017): Assistant prin  more

PASADENA, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Aditya Nair, a graduate scholar in Caltech's Computation and Neural Systems program, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award from the Society for Neuroscience. The award, supported by The Gruber Foundation and established in 2005, recognizes up to three early career neuroscientists for outstanding research and educational pursuit in an  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 20 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news: We are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Zenith Awards: * Aerogen * Drager * Medline * Monaghan Medical Corp. * React Health * Respiratory Associates * Vapotherm * Vero Biotech In 2024, AARC redesigned the Zenith Award from a voting process to a nomination process in an effort to better reflect the dynamic respiratory care industry marketplace. AARC members nominated these co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48190) on Sept. 19, 2024, entitled "SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program: Structure and Current Issues" by R. Corinne Blackford, small business and economic development policy. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY To address discriminatory barriers in federal procurement markets for certain business owners, Congress has sought to help small "socially and economically disadvantaged" businesses  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced more than $4 million in federal investments to help small businesses in key sectors of the economy grow and hire new workers. The investment is being awarded to the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). SBOP provides funding to c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) was awarded the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Advocate for American Business Award during this week's annual Vegas Chamber in D.C. Week. The award recognizes Congresswoman Lee's strong track record of working across the aisle to support southern Nevada businesses and create good paying jobs. "One of my most important jobs in Congress is to support our business community  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell Engineering-led projects designed to accelerate research into quantum and communications leap-ahead technologies innovations that enable significant advances over current systems received significant support from the U.S. Department of Defense, officials with the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) recently announced. NORDTECH is a regional consortium of government labs, defense companies, acad  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 21 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Charlotte, NC. (Friday, September 20, 2024) - The Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence have honored multiple Discovery Education services as the best of back to school 2024. The Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2024 seek the most outstanding products offering schools versatility, value, and solutions supporting innovative and effective teaching and learning.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Investing in America Agenda Will Generate $16 Billion in Total Investment to Onshore Critical Materials Like Lithium, Support Good-Paying Union Jobs Across the Battery Sector, and Enhance the Nation's Economic Competitiveness * * * As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced over $3 billion for 25 selected p  more

BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Business Council of New England issued the following news: Please join the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) in welcoming RSP Consulting LLC as a new member of the organization beginning Steptember of 2024. "RSP employs experienced graduate level scientists, environmental health and safety professionals, environmental engineers, human health risk assessors, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professionals,  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 20 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: By Tom Zucco Staff members of The Current, Eckerd College's daily, student-run newspaper, won five journalism awards recently--including two first-place honors from the Florida Society of News Editors. Atlas Chambers '24 captured first place for feature writing, and Leah Lentz, a junior creative writing and literature student from Medford, New Jersey, won first place in commentary for a collection of columns. Leah   more

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 20 -- Makerere University issued the following news: By Jane Anyango On 17th September, 2024 a team of EfD-Mak, and Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) fellows led by Uganda's Policy Engagement Specialist Dr. Peter Babyenda visited Uganda's Pioneer Motor Vehicle Company engaged in the production of Electric and solar powered vehicles -the Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC). The Kiira Motors Corporation represents a significant achievement in Uganda's technological and industrial  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Emory University issued the following news release: Since immunotherapy has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat advanced head and neck cancer (HNC), it has offered patients new hope - and new challenges. Many patients with HNC suffer psychosocial burdens before immunotherapy, likely due to disease- and treatment-induced side effects that can impact daily functions such as eating and speaking. Immunotherapy may worsen these burdens,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: MIAMI, Fla. (September 20, 2024) -- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, including Region 4 Chief of Staff John Nicholson, joined Miccosukee Chairman, Talbert Cypress, at a press event to recognize a $15 million grant to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution. "We are excited to announce the award of this Climate Poll  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: SAN FRANCISCO -- As part of Pollution Prevention Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is celebrating two California organizations as part of its 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Program. EPA is recognizing Zero Waste San Diego and Western Digital Technologies in Fremont for their commitments to pollution prevention by reducing, eliminating or preventing pollution at   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: SAN FRANCISCO -- As part of Pollution Prevention Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is celebrating four Nevada organizations as part of its 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) recognition program. EPA is recognizing Alibi Ale Works in Incline Village, Carson City Toyota in Carson City, La Nova Beauty in Reno and The Pad climbing gym in Henderson for their commitments to pollution  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: SAN FRANCISCO -- As part of Pollution Prevention Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is celebrating two Arizona organizations as part of its 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) recognition program. EPA is recognizing Salem Boys Auto in Tempe and PAS Technologies in Phoenix for their commitments to pollution prevention by reducing, eliminating or preventing pollution at its source   more

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 21 -- Experian, an information services company, issued the following news release: Costa Mesa, Calif. - (September 20, 2024) - Experian's Sentinel Commercial Entity Fraud Suite received a silver medal for "Best Know Your Customer/Business (KYC/KYB) Innovation" in the 2024 Impact Awards in AML (anti-money laundering).The award was given by Datos Insights, a global advisory firm providing mission-critical insights to the Financial Services industry. The Sentinel suite add  more

VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 20 -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: Federation TAFE has won the 2024 Wurreker Award for Innovative Koorie Learner Pathways - TAFE institute category at the 19th annual Wurreker Awards hosted by the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association (VAEAI). The award is for new and innovative community driven or led programs and initiatives that have improved pathways and career or employment outcomes for Koorie learners in Victoria. Fed  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 20 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * FIFA look back on the magical 1990 World Cup campaign waged on home soil by former Italy striker Toto Schillaci, who passed away at age 59. * Schillaci was top scorer at Italia '90 * His goals helped the host nation reach the semi-finals * The striker's rise from lower division football to Azzurri star is the stuff of legends * * * Salvatore Schillaci, known as 'T  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 20 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Following the passing of Salvatore Schillaci, FIFA pays tribute to one of the World Cup's most unexpected icons. * Italy hero Salvatore Schillaci has died aged 59 * Forward rose to prominence at Italia 90 as its best player and top scorer * One of only two players to scoop both personal accolades at a tournament * * * Legendary Italy forward Salvatore Schillaci has  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 20 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Relive Spain's title victory, Claudia Pina's playmaking brilliance and Mexico's historic run in our Uruguay 2018 review. * Uruguay hosted the sixth FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2018 * Spain claimed their first crown after a win over Mexico * Claudia Pina pocketed adidas Golden Ball honours while Ghana's Mukarama Abdulai finished with the adidas Golden Boot * * *   more

MANHATTAN BEACH, California, Sept. 21 -- The Independent Book Publishers Association issued the following news release: The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is proud to launch the second year of IBPA's Innovative Voices Program with the support of principal sponsor IngramSpark and numerous other generous companies providing invaluable benefits. IBPA's program will provide guidance and support to five indie publishers to help them elevate their publishing programs that give voices   more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In a vibrant celebration of academic excellence and community spirit, five outstanding postdoctoral scholars were honored with prestigious Postdoc Achievement Awards during Cornell's celebration of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, held from Sept. 16-20. Cornell is home to 789 postdoctoral scholars spread across nearly 90 departments where they play vital roles in the university's research, teaching and extension mis  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley Hoag LLP Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Officer Rosa Nunez is a recipient of the National Diversity Council's 2024 National Top Latino Leader Award. The 2024 National Top Latino Leaders list highlights individuals who have achieved success in their careers while paving the way for other Latinos to advance in the corporate arena. These professionals are recognized for their contributions to c  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By McKenzie Harris A Florida State University meteorological faculty member has been elected as a fellow of the most prestigious weather organization in the country for his research into the formation, structure, impacts and predictability of cyclones, atmospheric visualization and the history of meteorology. Robert Hart, professor of meteorology who has also served as chair of the Department of Ear  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Kimi Wilcoxon Florida State University's College of Nursing has launched the nation's first master's degree combining artificial intelligence and health care with a curriculum that will expand digital health initiatives into clinical benefits for patients through more advanced, efficient and personalized care. The first-of-its-kind Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in artificial inte  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: The Federal Trade Commission has awarded Kathy Broderick, a retired Postal Inspector in the U.S. Postal Inspection Services' Chicago Division, with the Commission's 2024 Criminal Liaison Unit Consumer Shield Award. The award recognizes a criminal investigator exemplifying the spirit of cooperation that the Criminal Liaison Unit (CLU) seeks to promote. "American consumers have benefitted immeasurably from th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: ATLANTA (Sept. 20, 2024) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $498,801 in research funding to five college teams including Georgia Southern University to further develop their innovative technologies to help address urgent environmental and public health challenges. Winning projects address high priority issues such as developing PFAS-free alternatives and ensuring cleaner  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 21 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: Oral health affects more than just your mouth. Oral health issues are associated with an increased risk of many other health conditions including cardiovascular disease, preterm birth and low birth weight, and cognitive decline. And the risks of poor oral health don't affect everyone equally. Disparities in financial resources, insurance coverage, accessibility of dental services, and provider dec  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the fifth round of grant awards for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, totaling more than $4.8 million in infrastructure development and supporting 129 housing units in Brunswick and Chatham counties. In addition to meeting the grant and OneGeorgia Authority requirements, award recipients demonstrated strong collaboration between the commu  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Awards will Support the Northeast as a Department of Defense Innovation Hub and Spur Development of a Domestic Microelectronics Manufacturing Industry Strengthens Direct Pathway to Commercialization from "Lab to Fab" for Cutting-Edge Research and Development in New York State * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated $30 million in awards from the federal Department of Defense (D  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 21 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Governor Polis and the Department of Agriculture announced a new tax credit for Colorado's small food retailers and small family farms to help increase access to healthy groceries in communities across the state. Eligible businesses who have made equipment purchases for the purpose of expanding access to healthy food for low access populations can apply for the refundable income tax credit f  more

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: For more than 120 years, philanthropy has been a driving force behind student success at Grambling State University, and this fall, that legacy continues as 249 students have been awarded endowed scholarships totaling $232,500--representing a 31% increase from last semester. These scholarships, made possible by the generosity of numerous investors, will provide critical financial support for deserving studen  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 -- Grand Canyon University issued the following news release: Grand Canyon University has added four new members to its Board of Trustees. These business and faith heavyweights will join the board's five existing members to continue supporting and growing GCU. The new board members are: * Shawn Boskie, founder and CEO of Christian film production company Canyon Productions and former Major League Baseball player. * Jerry Colangelo, advisor to GCU and sports busines  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 20 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of Sept. 23-27 (subject to change): Monday, Sept. 23 1. Halle   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Center for Digital Government's GovX award recognizes Massachusetts for its use of technology to better serve constituents * * * The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that Massachusetts has received the first-place Government Experience (GovX) award from the Center for Digital Government. The award recognizes the state's efforts to continually improve  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: EMERADO, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has secured an $11.6 million grant to establish a fire station serving Grand Sky and the Grand Forks Air Force Base. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to advance the award under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP), which the senator has supported through annual appropriations legislation. Ho  more

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 20 -- Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology issued the following news: 'Small Hours' and 'Every Other Weekend' win the Best Irish Student Short Film and the Audience Choice Awards at the 2024 Dublin Animation Film Festival. The Dublin Animation Film Festival celebrated its 14th Festival at the Mill Theatre in Dundrum on the 7th September 2024. Several graduates and alumni from the National Film School at IADT won awards for their animated short films. 'S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, New York Ag Connection reported that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik received the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)'s "Friend of Farm Bureau" award, recognizing her commitment to advocating for farmers at the highest levels of government. Read the full article below. New York Ag Connection: Elise Stefanik wins AFBF friend of Farm Bureau award Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has b  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik published an op-ed in Sun Community News celebrating the impact apple production in New York's 21st Congressional District has on U.S. agriculture. Celebrating NY-21's impact on U.S. Agriculture this apple season By Congresswoman Elise Stefanik "I'm proud to represent New York's 21st Congressional District which is home to some of the most incredibl  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Paul Ortiz, who joined the ILR faculty in summer 2024 as a professor of labor history, served as an adviser and on-camera expert for "American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos," a three-part docuseries premiering Sept. 27 on PBS. Co-created by actor John Leguizamo and award-winning filmmaker Ben DeJesus, who also serves as director, "American Historia" aims to accurately tell the history of the United States wit  more

MANOA, Hawaii, Sept. 20 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * ***VOSOT script below for consideration*** * * * This fall, the University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Theatre and Dance and Kennedy Theatre will premiere Puana, a hana keaka (Hawaiian Theatre) production that delves into the spiritual connections between Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) and their kupuna (ancestors) through the power of song. Performed primarily in 'olelo Hawaii (Haw  more

FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 20 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news: The Southland Conference has announced the hiring of Jasmine Washington as the conference's Assistant Commissioner of Creative Media and Communications. In addition, the Conference announced the promotion of Maggie Collins to Director of Internal Operations and Anthony Goss to Assistant Director of Communications earlier this month. "I am thrilled to welcome Jasmine to our Southland family," said Southland Confere  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- James Madison University issued the following news: By Sarahy Rincon James Madison University art history professor, Dr. Laura Katzman, has been awarded the 2024 Director's Essay Prize for Scholars by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. The annual award recognizes leading research that expands both the notion of portraiture itself and the parameters of what is considered portraiture in the United States. Katzman's essay, "Lorenzo Homar's Cine Alba  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The British Medical Association issued the following news release: The BMA's junior doctors committee (JDC) in England has accepted the Government's pay offer, with 66% of junior doctors voting in favour of the deal. Junior doctors have been in dispute over more than a decade of real-terms pay cuts since October 2022, during which time they have taken 44 days of strike action. The pay uplift across these two years of the dispute will be 22.3% on  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: The Justice Department has reached a settlement agreement (https://www.justice.gov/crt/media/1369481/dl?inline) to resolve a gender-based pay discrimination lawsuit filed in January 2023 against the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (WDMA). The lawsuit alleged that the WDMA discriminated against former employee Michelle Hartness, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-109) on Sept. 18, 2024, entitled "Office on Violence Against Women & Office of Justice Programs Grants Awarded to Mi'kmaq Nation, Presque Isle, Maine." Here are excerpts: * * * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Objectives The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) awarded the Mi'kmaq Nation five grants totaling $4,359,339 for the Tribal Governments Program, Tribal Victim   more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 21 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Six Kansas State University students have been awarded the nationally competitive Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for international study opportunities. The selected students are Hannah Macke, senior in agribusiness, Baileyville; Kadin Waterman, sophomore in park management and conservation, Fontana; Thomas Worstell, graduate student in architecture, Blue Springs, Missouri; and Richard Charlton, junior in   more

SALINA, Kansas, Sept. 20 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Kansas Wesleyan will honor four individuals for their contributions to the university at Oct. 19's Alumni Awards, as the university bestows its Young Alumni, Alumni Achievement, Alumni Service and Alumni by Choice recognitions. Zach Brown '13, Rich Zeeman '90, Justin Taylor '16 and Larry Marshall, local business leader, will be recognized. "These four individuals embody what it means to be a Coyote," said  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Steve Daines (R-MT), chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on National Parks respectively, and John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, have introduced bipartisan legislation to help combat the housing shortage that the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Forest Service and other land management agency employees are f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2024: By Jeanne Jackson DeVoe Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) research physicist Lan Gao has received a 2024 Early Career Research Program (ECRP) award (https://science.osti.gov/early-career) from the U.S. Department of Energy (https://www.energy.gov/) (DOE) to develop the next generation of diagnostic tools that will provide precise measurement  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Applications are being accepted by the Dept. of Economic & Community Development now through Friday, October 18 * * * Governor Janet Mills today announced that the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is now accepting applications for the annual Governor's Award for Business Excellence (GABE). Since 1991, the award has recognized and celebrated Maine businesses with a   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address on Sept. 20, 2024: This week, I welcomed my friend, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to Maine to celebrate a $36 million grant from the federal government that we've been awarded through the Inflation Reduction Act. That award will help thousands of Maine people install heat pumps, save money on energy costs and cut our carbon emissions in the critical fight against climate change. Hello, this is G  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and a number of West Virginia officials announced that Form Energy has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $150 million from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Battery Ma  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown has been named "Americas Law Firm of the Year (Overall)" at GlobalCapital's 2024 Global Derivatives Awards: Americas. The awards honor innovation, growth and work that improve the derivatives industry. This is the third year in a row that Mayer Brown has won this award and the fifth time in seven years. The awards highlight Mayer Brown's work on behalf of clients in the US and Canada. Ed Parker, glo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Residents are encouraged to nominate iconic, long standing businesses located within the city by November 1, 2024 * * * Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet announced that the nomination period for the third annual Legacy Business Awards is now open through Friday, November 1, 2024. Residents are encouraged to nominate long standing businesses   more

CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 21 -- Mississippi College issued the following news: A simple game of chance may have brought Chip Wilson to Mississippi College, but the director of student well-being's dedication to his alma mater has earned him the highest staff service honor at the University. While visiting MC as a high school student, Wilson became enamored by the Christian culture and beatific surroundings of the Clinton campus. But he also admired the college his father had attended - Union  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- SoundExchange, a music tech organization, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter is recognized as one of the most streamed creators in SoundExchange history * * * SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that Miranda Lambert has been honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, recognizing her stature as one of the most streamed creators   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT startup AeroShield has opened a new facility for manufacturing highly insulating windows that will reduce building energy use and cut carbon emissions. * * * By Nancy W. Stauffer, MIT Energy Initiative Imagine if the windows of your home didn't transmit heat. They'd keep the heat indoors in winter and outdoors on a hot summer's day. Your heating and cooling bills wo  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * At the cutting edge of pedagogy, Mary Ellen Wiltrout has shaped blended and online learning at MIT and beyond. * * * By Samantha Edelen, Department of Biology When she was a child, Mary Ellen Wiltrout PhD '09 didn't want to follow in her mother's footsteps as a K-12 teacher. Growing up in southwestern Pennsylvania, Wiltrout was studious with an early interest in science  more

SACKVILLE, New Brunswick, Sept. 21 -- Mount Allison University issued the following news: * * * Award recognizes excellence in undergraduate teaching * * * Mount Allison University is proud to announce that Dr. Andrea Morash, associate professor in the Department of Biology, has been honoured with the prestigious Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) Distinguished Teaching Award for 2024. "I am deeply appreciative and consider it a great honour to receive an AAU Distinguished Teachi  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that applications for the $50 million Round 9 of the Restore New York Communities Initiative grant program will launch on Monday, September 23. The funding, which was included as part of the FY25 Enacted Budget, supports municipalities' efforts to demolish, rehabilitate, and restore blighted structures and transform them into vibrant residential  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * More Than 500 Students Across SUNY Campuses Will Participate in Paid Public Service Opportunities; Program Recognized Through AmeriCorps The Program and SUNY's Civics and Service Agenda Factsheet is Available on the SUNY Website Lieutenant Governor Delgado and SUNY Chancellor King Kick Off Program at SUNY Oneonta, With Up to 40 Participants Selected Per Class * * * Governor Kathy Hochul to  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * $5 Million up for Grabs at Buffalo's Premier Startup Competition on October 10 * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today revealed the 16 semi-finalists for the 10th annual 43North startup competition, marking a decade of investing in innovative companies and fostering entrepreneurial growth in Buffalo, New York. These semi-finalists will converge in Buffalo on October 10th to pitch their game-changi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals issued the following news release: Every year on September 20th, NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, takes time to recognize and celebrate vital players of the health system and continuum of care in honor of National Addiction Professionals Day. "National Addiction Professionals Day was established in 1992 to celebrate addiction treatment, prevention, harm reduction, and recovery professional  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 21 -- The Navajo Nation Government issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: On Tuesday, the Navajo Nation Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) honored Missing and Murdered Dine Relatives (MMDR) Task Force Chair Amber Kanazbah Crotty with the prestigious Vanguard of Justice Award. The award recognizes her unwavering dedication to protecting Dine communities and advocating for justice. Chair Crotty expressed her gratitude and emphasized the importance of the colla  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Naval History and Heritage Command issued the following news: Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) announced the 2023-2024 Navy History and Heritage Awards Program winners during an awards ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, Sep. 19, 2024. Location: SAN DIEGO The annual awards program recognizes non-federal organizations, including museums and individuals, for incorporating the history and heritage of the United States Navy into their publicati  more

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 21 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: At Netflix's Geeked Week 2024 Live, hosted by Joe Manganiello (Deal or No Deal Island), fans in-person in Atlanta and watching the livestream around the world saw sneak peeks, news and surprises from fan-favorite series, films and games including Squid Game, Arcane, One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Don't Move, Wednesday, Cobra Kai, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, Devil Ma  more

CONWAY, Arkansas, Sept. 21 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: Hendrix College's Alumni Association Board of Governors will soon convene for its first meeting of the 2024-25 academic year, with Sue Gattinger Farris '80 of Conway serving as chair. Farris, a retired educator, is an active volunteer in the Conway community, particularly with education-focused organizations and causes. Farris's term began with the welcome she offered to the Class of 2028 at the New Student Convo  more

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Sept. 21 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * New spaces reflect Trent's leadership in Indigenous education and recognizes importance of Indigenous spaces on campus * * * Continuing Trent University's long-standing commitment to create a learning environment where Indigeneity is respected and recognized, traditional Indigenous spaces at the University's Durham campus in the Greater Toronto Area have been expanded with the addition of a new Tipi   more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: An outstanding Newcastle University researcher is among the first eight awarded a Royal Society Career Development Fellowship, aimed at developing underrepresentation in UK STEM academia. The Fellows will be undertaking ground-breaking research that can benefit society and further human understanding. Currently running as a pilot with researchers from Black and Mixed Black heritage, the Career D  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization issued the following news release: The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) hosted its annual leadership conference (ALC2024) in Denver, Colorado September 14-18, 2024. This conference is the final conference that legacy NHPCO is hosting as it joins with the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) to become the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance). NAHC will ho  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 21 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Duncan 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. "The All College Meeting is a treasured   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release: The Whitney Museum of American Art announces that Nikita Gale is the recipient of the 2024 Bucksbaum Award. Gale was selected from the 71 intergenerational artists and collectives working across disciplines and mediums in Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real Thing. An interdisciplinary artist, Nikita Gale takes an expansive approach to installation and performance, commanding and directing o  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 21 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: New Mexico State University has selected Valerio Ferme as its next president. In a special meeting Thursday, the NMSU Board of Regents voted unanimously to select Ferme as the university system's next president. The move follows a national search and visits from four finalists last month. Ferme most recently served as executive vice president for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 21 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service issued the following news: On Sept. 13, NOAA awarded Knowledge Mesh/Natural Language Processing (KM/NLP) contracts with a cumulative value of $5.4 million to four companies: * Booz Allen Hamilton, of McLean, Va., for $1,084,718.69, with a 12 month period of performance; * Element 84 Inc., of Alexandria, Va., for $1,195,618, with a 24 month p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release: NPR's fourth annual College Podcast Challenge is back and open for submissions between September 20th and January 10th. The contest rules are similar to past years: produce a podcast between three and twelve minutes on a topic, issue or story of your choosing. Previous entrants will note the maximum time length has been extended from 8 minutes to twelve. The winner will receive a $5000 scholarship and $500 wi  more

SINGAPORE, Sept. 20 -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news: The winners of the Singapore Literature Prize 2024 were announced on September 10th at Victoria Theatre in a ceremony graced by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. NTU faculty and alumni were prominently represented among the winners and shortlisted authors at the prestigious awards, organised by the Singapore Book Council. Dr Prasanthi Ram, a lecturer at the NTU Language and Communication Centre, Schoo  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Mother Jones: Bernie Moreno Owed a Contractor $300K--Then Ignored Legal Rulings to Promptly Pay Up * * * New reporting today revealed Bernie Moreno "refused to pay" an Ohio contractor over $300,000 and "forc[ed] the construction firm to file a legal claim" to make Moreno pay them what they were owed. This is "just the latest example of past legal disputes involving Moreno" and follows reports that Moreno r  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU study results suggest placing defibrillation pads in the front, back could improve dire survival rate -- less than one in 10 people nationwide * * * By Erik Robinson Joshua Lupton, M.D., has no memory of his own cardiac arrest in 2016. He only knows that first responders resuscitated his heart with a shock from a defibrillator, ultimately leading to his complete recovery and put  more

PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- The Osage Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Chief Standing Bear Celebrates Osage Nation Employees for Continuous Clean Audit Results * * * The Osage Nation Government 2023 audit report is clean, with zero significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. An independent audit report shows top-tier accountability and oversight by the Osage Nation Government. A "clean" opinion is a rep  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * The Berks County project is one of 186 recent statewide awards through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, which had its funding doubled to $72 million in Governor Shapiro's bipartisan 2024-25 budget. * * * Reading, PA - Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello highlighted the Shapiro Ad  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency issued the following news release: * * * More than 2,000 student teachers selected to receive $10,000 awards * * * The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has announced that more than 2,000 student teachers have been selected to receive a $10,000 stipend through the PA Student Teacher Support Program and fund disbursement has begun. The PA Student Teacher Support Program was establi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A feature article in Gifted Child Quarterly named Camilla Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development, and David Lubinski, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology and Human Development, as the top two most productive scholars, respectively, in the field of mathematical giftedness. Benbow is an author on six of the top 10 most cited documents in the field, and Lubinski is an author  more

COMMERCE CITY, Missouri, Sept. 21 -- The Red Angus Association of America issued the following news release: DENVER--John and Karen Price of Deer Trail, Colorado, were presented by the Red Angus Association of America with the 2024 Commercial Producer of the Year Award at the National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sept. 13. RAAA Board Director Craig Bieber of Bieber Red Angus in Leola, South Dakota, presented the award. This award held special significance for the Price family, as  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: By Ambreen Ali Janet Currie, the Henry Putnam Professor of Economics and Public Affairs and the Co-Director of the Center for Health and Wellbeing at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), has been honored as a 2024 Clarivate Citation Laureate by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI). The award, based on the levels of citations of Cu  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Sabeel Rahman, professor of law, has been named a 2024 Freedom Scholar by Marguerite Casey Foundation in recognition of his groundbreaking work in democratic governance and social equity. The Freedom Scholar Award, established in 2020, grants $250,000 to scholars whose research supports social justice movements and marginalized communities. This year's honor, announced September 18, recognizes four distinguished schola  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following news release: Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty. Campus voting rate earns national recognition Radford University has earned a bronze seal from the All IN Campus Democracy Challenge based on the university's 2022 campus voting rate. The AL  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following remarks on Sept. 20, 2024, by Radha Plumb, DOD chief digital and artificial intelligence officer at the Advana Industry Day: * * * Good morning, everyone. This a great event and these events don't happen without a lot of teamwork so I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank all our teams who have put in so much time and work leading up to it. A special thanks to the teams that made this happen in CDAO - ou  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for more information on the IDF's use of 2,000-pound bombs in a densely populated humanitarian zone southwest of Khan Younis on September 10. Houlahan asked President Biden if the bombs were U.S.-made and, if so, if they were sent prior to the U.S. embargo on these weapons in May. She also as  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, is honored to receive Growth Energy's "2024 Biofuels Champion -- Fueling Growth Award" for her steadfast leadership in advancing biofuels policies that benefit farmers, producers, and consumers in Northwest Ohio and across the nation. As a long-time advocate for renewable fuels, Kaptur h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: In a hearing with the House Small Business Committee today, Rep. Celeste Maloy questioned SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman about the lack of responsiveness from the Small Business Administration as Utah tries to partner with them to help small businesses in the state thrive. Rep. Maloy: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Administrator Guzman, thanks for being here. You've heard from a lot of my colleagues. I'm not goi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents issued the following news release: The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has awarded U.S. Representative Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) the 2024 PIA Legislator of the Year Award. The Congressman accepted the award during PIA's Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. Rep. Fitzgerald was chosen to receive the award due to his steadfast leadership in defending the state insurance regulatory system and limit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Congressman Scott Perry accepted the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a leading small business advocacy organization. "This Congress, small businesses faced tough economic headwinds, especially from inflation, burdensome regulations, and threats of tax hikes at all levels of the government," said NFIB President Brad   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Birmingham, AL Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand mental health and substance use services in Jefferson County and the Black Belt. Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) in Birmingham and Rural Health Medical Program in Selma were each awarded $600,000 to expa  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 20 -- Samford University issued the following news release: Brandi Holley, assistant professor of accounting in Samford University's Brock School of Business, won a Best Paper Award from the American Accounting Association's Academy of Accounting Historians. "The Power of One: A Memorial to Dr. Larzette Golden Hale (1920-2015)" memorializes Larzette Golden Hale, the first Black female certified public accountant to also earn a PhD in accounting. According to Holley'  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden's Cabinet for America's more than 34 million small businesses, announced three new Cybersecurity Pilot Program Grant recipients will receive a total of $3 million in funding through the SBA's Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program. The new grantees for fiscal years 2  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4521) on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * In the Matter of CLOSED LOOP PARTNERS, LLC, Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 203(e) AND 203(k) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commissi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: BISMARCK, N.D. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced a $1,600,000 investment in North Dakota State University (NDSU) to support research pertaining to the economics of markets and trade. Specifically, the award will be distributed to the following projects at NDSU: $800,000 to support a project assessing the resilience of the supply chain syst  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and a number of West Virginia officials announced that Form Energy has been selected for an award negotiation of u  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, secured the inclusion of key provisions for small businesses in the Senate FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) manager's package, which was filed to the bill yesterday. The leadership of both the Senate Armed S  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 20 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: This year's Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition will highlight the Army's efforts to transform, modernize and restructure for the future fight. With a theme of "Transforming for a Complex World," this year's event is scheduled for Oct. 14-16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. The three-day meeting will feature addresses and profess  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- SoundExchange, a music tech organization, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Non-profit collective is building on its authoritative sound recording data to enable rights owners' more control over the use of their recordings in AI models * * * SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe yesterday announced that the company is developing a global artificial intelligence (AI) registry for sound recording creators and rights owners. Huppe shared   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Summary: SSC and USSPACECOM award STRATFI contract to Astranis to add Military Ka frequency compatibility to new satellites. * * * EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) and U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) awarded Astranis a $13.2M contract, with $3.3M of SSC funding, to add Military Ka frequency compatibility to their next-generation Omega satellites. This joi  more

WAYNE, Nebraska, Sept. 21 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: State Nebraska Bank & Trust's donation is to support the renovation and addition to the Athletic and Recreation Center Complex. Continuing with its mission to provide quality experiences for residents of Wayne and the surrounding region, State Nebraska Bank & Trust in Wayne is making a $120,000 donation to Wayne State College to support the Athletic and Recreation Complex (ARC) renovation and addition project.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Energy announced it will award $60 million to NanoGraf to construct a new manufacturing facility in Buick City: "I'm thrilled to see the Biden-Harris administration invest in American manufacturing right here in Flint. This major investment, which I fought hard to bring to our district, will create hundreds of new   more

STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Bradley Dirks, James H. Simons Instructor in the Department of Mathematics, and Yichul Choi, PhD student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, were awarded fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS). Dirks will complete his fellowship in the School of Mathematics for the 2024-2025 academic year and Choi will complete his in the School of Natur  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Provides Additional $25 Million to Fund Inflation Reduction Act-Compliant Electric Vehicle Battery Production in State * * * WASHINGTON -- September 20, 2024 -- In a groundbreaking move to bolster America's clean energy future, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains and the state of Michigan's Competitiveness Fund have sele  more

GENESEO, New York, Sept. 21 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: At the 47th Phi Beta Kappa Society's (PBK)Triennial Council Meeting in Baltimore this summer, SUNY Geneseo's chapter, Alpha Delta of New York, was honored with a Certificate of Recognition from the national organization. The recognition applauded Geneseo's "enduring commitment to furthering the liberal arts and examining barriers to PBK membership." The college covers society fees for st  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President Dr. Diana "Diane" Lovell was honored to attend the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on September 18, 2024, commemorating the remarkable contributions of NASA's "Hidden Figures." The ceremony celebrated the groundbreaking achievements of women who played critical roles in advancing America's space exploration ef  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: The Conference Board, a leading non-profit think tank and business membership organization, is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Crain's New York Business as one of the Best Places to Work in New York City. "This award is a testament to our organization's core values of relevance, openness, collaboration, integrity, and innovation--attributes that we demonstrate each and every day. We continue to build  more

HELSINKI, Finland, Sept. 20 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: University of Helsinki Doctoral School has for the first time awarded doctoral supervisors for their excellent work. Well over a hundred proposals for the awards were made. In order to raise awareness of good supervision practices, the University of Helsinki Doctoral School wanted to highlight particularly deserving doctoral supervisors. A new Excellence in Doctoral Supervision Award has been establish  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Recipient is Army Staff Sergeant Johnnie Leggett * * * Together with the Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA), University of Phoenix is proud to announce Johnnie Leggett., SSG, as the recipient of this full-tuition scholarship for a bachelor's degree or master's degree program for standard MPRA members or immediate family members of a standard MPRA member. Together with its members, MPRA  more

PLYMOUTH, England, Sept. 21 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * The event, hosted at the University, brought together academics, environmentalists and practitioners * * * By Alan Williams, Media and Communications Manager The key challenges and opportunities facing some of the world's rarest woodland areas have been highlighted at the first national conference dedicated to temperate rainforests. Held at the University of Plymouth, the conference featured talks an  more

ADELAIDE, Australia, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: Care, dignity, and respect. They're the very basics that every older person deserves, yet for many older Australians, particularly those within the LGBTI+ community, this is a reality still beyond reach. Now, new research from the University of South Australia is shining a light on the lived experiences of LGBTI+ older adults navigating aged care in a push to create a more inclusive a  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: When planning fun things to do on summer break, surfing may come to mind, but research? It doesn't usually make the cut, but this past summer some ambitious students studying the humanities in UVM's College of Arts and Sciences learned a way to do both, so to speak. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program, administered through the FOUR Office (Fellowships, Opportunities, & Undergradu  more

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- University of Windsor issued the following news: Faculty of Law assistant professor Daniel Del Gobbo has been selected as the recipient of the 2024-25 Ontario Bar Association Foundation Chief Justice of Ontario Fellowship in Research. Professor Del Gobbo's research project, "Towards a Restorative Approach to Legal Ethics in Canada," explores the possibility of re-orienting legal ethics around restorative justice principles as the foundation of a more publ  more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Dr Damien Esquerre announced as Overall Winner of British Ecological Society's 'Capturing Ecology' Award * * * Reptile expert and University of Wollongong (UOW) lecturer Dr Damien Esquerre has been awarded Overall Winner in the British Ecological Society's annual photography competition, 'Capturing Ecology', for his photo of a bearded dragon basking under the hot Canberra sun in   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 20 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: As part of its "Challenges to Democracy" lecture series, the University of Wyoming School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies will host its second statewide event, "Crisis of Democracy Around the World?: From Polarization to Populism and Possible Solutions," at the Center for a Vital Community at Sheridan College's Broadway Center. The free public event is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will award $5 million in grants to organizations that provide employment-based resources and tools to support recently separated members of the Armed Forces and their spouses. Through the Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program -- the first of its kind grant program to be extended to support Veterans' s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Education consulting company will invest $1.5 million and create 15 new jobs to support Department of Defense contract * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that TECHnista, LLC, an education consulting company specializing in curriculum development for K-12 programs in defense and advanced manufacturing industries, will invest $1,559,646 to establish its Nation  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: A Maryland woman who formerly worked as a federal government contracting specialist pled guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit bribery and honest services wire fraud. According to court documents, Kyana C. Washington, 44, worked for a company that contracted with the Government Publishing Office (GPO) to provide support for the Acquisiti  more

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 20 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: Last night, WA Premier and Murdoch alumnus Roger Cook officially launched the 50th anniversary celebrations in Boola Katitjin - Murdoch's multi award-winning academic building - before 180 dignitaries from government, business, industry, academia and the community. Premier Cook told the audience Murdoch "broke the mould" as the first WA university to open the doors to higher education for people from diverse backgroun  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: 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 Watford, who served in   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 21 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Omaha Railway Bridge in the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 2024. The building was constructed in 1881 in the city of Eau Claire, Eau Claire County. The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Omaha Railway Bridge is located 82 feet above the Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Insights Association posted the following news: Women in Research (WIRe), a global non-profit organization that champions diversity in the marketing research industry, has announced the winners of their eighth-annual WIRe MRX Diversity Champion award. WIRe partnered with the Insights Association and FUEL + Focus Room to celebrate the occasion during the Corporate Researchers Conference (CRC) in New York. This year's Gold and Silver award winners are FedEx's Jamila Wa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 20 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: A six-month stopgap funding bill would hamper the Army's recruiting momentum as well as several key investments in transformation and weapons programs, the service's top civilian leader wrote in a letter to Congressional appropriators. "Under a six-month [continuing resolution], funding would remain at [fiscal year 2024] levels, and the Army would have to delay as much as $  more

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- Wright State University issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2024: By Bob Mihalek Clintoria Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology at Wright State University, has embarked on a prestigious visiting scholarship at Vanderbilt University, where she is expanding her cutting-edge research on chronic kidney disease. Supported by the John F. Perkins Jr. Research Career Enhancement Award from the American Physiological Society, Will  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Sept. 20 -- The Wyoming Judicial Branch issued the following news release: The Wyoming Judicial Branch is proud to announce that Chief Justice Kate Fox has been named the recipient of the Larry Lehman Award for Judicial Excellence. This prestigious award, named in honor of the late Justice Larry Lehman, recognizes individuals who exemplify the highest standards of judicial integrity and service. Justice Lehman, remembered for his legal brilliance and deep commitment to fairn  more