GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 24 -- The Inter-Parliamentary Union issued the following news release: Hundreds of parliamentarians from around the world will gather in Geneva for the 149th IPU Assembly (https://www.ipu.org/event/149th-ipu-assembly-and-related-meetings), taking place from 13-17 October 2024. Under the overarching theme: Harnessing science, technology, and innovation for a more peaceful and sustainable future, legislators will consider parliamentary action to maximize the benefits,  more

DIAMOND BAR, California, Sept. 24 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: * * * The Competition Will Showcase the Craftsmanship of Six Automotive Restylers at the SEMA Show * * * The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA Council dedicated to advancing the automotive restyling market, has announced the six finalists that will compete in the 2024 PRO Cup Challenge. The competition, now in its fifth year at the SEMA Show, challenges auto  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The newly updated U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) University of Wyoming (UW) King Air Research Aircraft (King Air) is set to fly its first research mission in the summer of 2025. The university is hosting an open house on Sept. 24 to celebrate this upcoming milestone, at the Donald L. Veal Research Flight Center. On Friday, Sept. 27, the university will host a public ribbon cutting. "The  more

PRESTON, Australia, Sept. 24 -- Melbourne Polytechnic issued the following news: Melbourne Polytechnic has won the International Education and Training award at the 2024 Governor of Victoria Export Awards (GOVEA) for the second year in a row. The award recognises our outstanding success in our growing transnational education programs which bring in valuable export dollars for the state of Victoria. Melbourne Polytechnic was one of a number of Victorian businesses award winners recognised at   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release: Samuel L. Jackson, winner of an Honorary Academy Award and a BAFTA award, is best known for his numerous acting and producing credits. However, in the October/November 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), Jackson, 75, discussed his life beyond his career, including his health, his generosity, and his ancestry. Jackson had been surrounded by adversity gro  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: CHICAGO - Northwestern University's Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for Performing and Media Arts in Chicago, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, will host four innovative productions this fall illuminating important historical figures or cultural traditions and art's ability to heal. "All three of these fall offerings are by celebrated writer-performers who tell intimate personal stories that resonate across time  more

MCCONNELL AFB, Kansas, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force McConnell Air Force Base (22nd Air Refueling Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs McConnell's Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 972 received the 2023 Small Chapter of the Year award for the third year in a row at the 2024 AFSA Summit in Houston. "The Air Force Sergeants Association is a quality of life for all service members- active, guard, reserve, retired and t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society issued the following news release: September 23, 2024 Scientists from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are presenting research studies at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Quality Care Symposium (QCS) September 27-28 in San Francisco, CA. ASCO QCS offers research and education that encompasses the needs and viewpoints of multiple disciplines and various practice settings, att  more

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Sept. 24 -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * All the headlines from the latest episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED here * * * This week in Australian music: Kylie reveals her upcoming Tension album and tour, Jet releases their first single in 15 years, and electronic producer RONA launches her own label. Dive into all the headlines from tomorrow's episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED below. Watch here (https://youtu.be/6RkS95l2rME) Kylie  more

PARAMUS, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: The federal government has awarded Bergen Community College a $2.97 million grant to develop support programs that will help students remain enrolled and positioned to earn associate degrees. College officials expect to assist more than 10,000 students through the program's initiatives during the five-year grant lifecycle, with specific emphasis on improving outcomes for Hispanic, underrepresented and l  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 24 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release: Bernalillo County Planning & Development Services is pleased to announce the awarding of $50,000 in grants to be distributed to 16 recognized neighborhood associations for the 2025 fiscal year. These funds are intended to support community initiatives that enhance local engagement, safety, and development within their neighborhoods. "Planning and Development Services is honored to administer this impactfu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Rep. Don Beyer today announced that Rep. Jennifer Wexton will receive the Clara Mortenson Beyer Women and Children First Award at his Eighth Annual Women's Conference: The Time Is Now on September 26. Rep. Jennifer Wexton serves Virginia's 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to serving in the U.S. House, Wexton served the people of Northern Virginia for over two decades as  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Trinity College issued the following news: With the November 5 presidential election quickly approaching, voter engagement initiatives on the Trinity College campus are encouraging students to register to vote and make their voices heard. Trinity's chapter of IGNITE--a national organization of young women who are ready to become the next generation of political leaders--held a Gen Z Votes Walk-a-Thon event on September 13 as part of its "IGNITE THE VOTE" prog  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society issued the following news release: ASCO Quality Care Symposium Abstract #136 (Poster Board #D9) (MERIT AWARD) (The Association of Disability and Medical Financial Hardship among Cancer Survivors in the U.S.) September 23, 2024 Medical financial hardship (MFH) in cancer survivors is well-documented; however, little is known about how having a disability impacts healthcare needs and costs in cancer survivorship. A ne  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) recognize the start of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week, from September 23 - September 29, 2024. This week honors the achievements, and goals of AANAPISIs and their work to provide quality educational opportunities to Asian American, Native Ha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced awards totaling approximately $4.5 million for whistleblowers who, collectively, provided information that led to the success of multiple enforcement actions, brought by the CFTC and another authority. The four orders granting awards, to a total of seven whistleblowers, are the most the CFTC has issued on a single day. The ord  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Sept. 24 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: The Cherokee Nation honored three veterans with the Medal of Patriotism during the September meeting of the Council of the Cherokee Nation. Thomas Carter of Ada, Charles Alvin January of Colcord, and David Tevebaugh of Miami were recognized by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. Joe Crittenden  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5), Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), along with Representatives Stephen Lynch (MA-8), Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Lori Trahan (MA-3), Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng announced a grant of $472 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Ma  more

WATERVILLE, Maine, Sept. 24 -- Colby College issued the following news: By Abigail Curtis * * * Colby honored Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald with the Lovejoy Award for her coverage of Haiti * * * The last time Jacqueline Charles, the Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald, went on a reporting trip to Haiti, she packed a bulletproof vest along with her pens and notebooks. It's a necessary step to take when traveling to a country that is crippled by gang violence, civil unrest  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Today, four Colorado schools were awarded the National Blue Ribbon School Award for stellar academic performance and closing achievement gaps. Recognized as members of the 2024 cohort, these Colorado schools are national examples and emphasize Colorado's focus on ensuring all students get a high-quality education. "This is a high honor -- Colorado is a leader in providing a high-qua  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Hartford, CT -- The Connecticut Congressional delegation announced $4.2 million for seven community health centers in Connecticut to expand mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorder services.  "I'm thrilled to announce $600,000 in federal funding for Hartford's Charter Oak Health Center,"said Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01). "These funds are part of a nationwide effort to expand acces  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New Orleans District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract for constructing two major drainage structures for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain (WSLP) Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction project. WSLP contract 114a will construct drainage structures at Hope Canal and Prescott Canal, which will be key features to ensure that the 18.5-mile-lon  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * SDSU psychology student Maria Christina Huerta-Avila is being recognized with an award that will help propel her study of the brain. * * * By Jeff Ristine Over years of watching her older brother cope with the debilitating effects of a ruptured brain aneurysm and subsequent stroke, Maria Christina Huerta-Avila became more and more interested in the underlying mysteries and subtle changes   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: The National Gallery's Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts announced today that Mabel O. Wilson of Columbia University will give the 74th A. W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts in spring 2025. Wilson will present a four-part lecture series entitled America's Architecture of Freedom and Unfreedom in the National Gallery's East Building Auditorium every Sunday from March 9 to March 3  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * First-of-Its-Kind Cybersecurity Grant Program Enters Third Year  * The Department of Homeland Security announced the availability of $279.9 million in grant funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). Now in its third year, this program provides funding to state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments to help reduce cyber risk and build resil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: The Department of Homeland Security announced the availability of $279.9 million in grant funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). Now in its third year, this program provides funding to state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments to help reduce cyber risk and build resilience against evolving cybersecurity   more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: Columbus State University alumni and friends gave more than $5.9 million to the university during its 2023-24 fundraising year, according to newly compiled figures that show significant, steady donor support over the past three years. The university celebrated many of its donors on Sept. 19 during a "Celebration of Support" dinner at its Frank G. Lumpkin Jr. Center. The event highlighted the private support fr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following remarks on Sept. 23, 2024, by Secretary Miguel Cardona at "Shelved Voices" Symposium: * * * I'm so grateful that you're holding this event. The name of your symposium says it all: "Shelved Voices." Books -- and book bans -- do impact everyone, everywhere. As a lifelong educator, I've seen how books can shape the lives of students of all ages. I believe in the wise words of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop: Books are "mirror  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Political scientist Peter Enns has earned a reputation for his analytical skills and understanding of political dynamics, having predicted the winner in 49 out of 50 states 100 days before the 2020 U.S. presidential election. In an eCornell keynote address on Oct 1 at 2:30 p.m., Enns will offer insights on the art and science of political forecasting and what his current forecast tells us about the 2024 election. Regist  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * Dean Eugene Olevsky received an international award for his contributions to the field of sintering. * * * By Jeff Ristine The International Institute for the Science of Sintering this month awarded San Diego State University College of Engineering Dean Eugene Olevsky its Frenkel Prize for extraordinary contributions to the materials-engineering field. Olevsky and a Korean researcher who  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association issued the following news: Louis "Louie" Arthur Greenwald, PT, a former member of the APTA Board of Directors, has died at age 78. Greenwald graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College in 1968. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Army Medical Specialist Corps as a second lieutenant stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. As a PT, he worked with many injured so  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 24 -- Brown University issued the following news: In recognition of their commitment to pursuing a future in public service, four Brown University juniors have been named to the 2024-26 cohort of Voyager scholars as awardees of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Over the next two years, Class of 2026 members Maize Cline, Lily Coffman, Corinne LePage and Justin Lim will participate in the program, which facilitates opportunities for students to "re  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 24 -- The South Dakota Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Four South Dakota schools have been selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. The award recognizes schools for their excellence in overall academic performance or for their progress in closing the achievement gap among student subgroups. The South Dakota schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools are: * Christ the King Element  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 (TNSfact) -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * What Are Empowerment Scholarship Accounts? An Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) is a free program that gives every parent in Arizona the power to get their child into a school that fits. ESAs allow parents to use a portion of their children's allotted state funding to purchase books, school supplies, and other curriculum materials that they can use to educate their chi  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker are congratulating three Connecticut public schools for being named today by the U.S. Department of Education as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. This award is given annually to select schools across the nation for demonstrating overall high achievement or success in closing achievement gaps. The  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Conservation Partnership Advances the Establishment of the First Wild Population in More Than 30 Years * * * Six sihek (Guam kingfisher) are now officially living in the wild in the tropical forests of Palmyra Atoll. This release marks the first time since the 1980s these beautiful birds will reside in the wild. The release is the result of years   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Vice President Kamala Harris announced she has accepted CNN's offer for a second presidential debate against former President Donald Trump. Harris called on Trump to participate, but Trump reiterated he is not open to another debate. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, commentary and analysis. If you'd like to speak with an expert, please contact GW Media Relations Sp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Senator John Hoeven today congratulated Lincoln Elementary School in Beach, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public School in Mohall and Red Trail Elementary School in Mandan on being designated by the U.S. Department of Education as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Since 1982, the Blue Ribbon School award has honored public and private schools across the country that display overall academic excellence or pr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Following a year-long investigation, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) uncovered that hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. federal research funding over the last decade has contributed to China's technological a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Last night, September 17, 2024, the Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act, which U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) helped lead and introduce, passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, 308-87. The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus also endorsed this seminal bill. This bipartisan legislation will award Billie Jean King the Congressional Gold Medal. A tennis legend in the Uni  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 23 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news: A program through the Missouri Chamber Foundation to help meet the growing demand for health care workers is showing great progress. The Industry-Driven Healthcare Apprenticeship Program was launched in January 2023 thanks to a $3 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant and $1.35 million federal appropriation. Health care systems participating in the progra  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-110) on Sept. 19, 2024, entitled "Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Iowa Department of Justice to Crisis Intervention Services, Oskaloosa, Iowa." Here are excerpts: * * * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provided funds to the Iowa Department of Justice (Iowa DOJ) to make subawards to support vict  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 24 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University is establishing a program to improve broadband access for thousands of Kansans, helping them navigate the digital economy more safely and successfully. The Digital Ambassador program is currently being piloted in the West Plains Extension District -- Scott and Finney counties -- the Central Kansas Extension District -- Ottawa and Saline counties -- and the River Valley Extension Di  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 24 -- The Hawaii Department of Education issued the following news release: Koko Head Elementary and Mililani 'Ike Elementary on O'ahu, have been named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education in recognition of their high academic achievement. The Blue Ribbon program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools based on high academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The two Hawai'  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory, QUIC-DEPDOSE accurately measures the spread of radiological particles from the kilometer to micron level * * * A software application developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory makes accurate, actionable information available after an unexpected airborne radiological release to help first responders, policymakers and health prof  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The first new facility to be built on the Pew Engineering Quad in two decades will be named Martin Y. and Margaret Lee Tang Hall, Cornell officials announced at a dedication ceremony on Sept. 20. The naming commemorates a significant gift from Martin Y. Tang '70 and Margaret Lee Tang that will measurably enhance faculty excellence through the recruitment, support and retention of exceptional researchers, educators and   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The Maryland Department of Health issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Ravens tight end Mark Andrews featured in campaign to raise awareness about addiction and the stigma associated with substance use disorder * * * The Maryland Department of Health today announced the recent launch of a new ad campaign featuring Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews to increase public awareness about addiction, reduce stigma and provide information o  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: The Healey-Driscoll Administration, the Massachusetts Congressional delegation and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu are celebrating that Massachusetts has been awarded nearly half a billion dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge. The project will allow for more train capacity, faster and more reliable rides, and increased safety on MBTA commu  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Celebration Includes Episodes in 4K UHD, Newly Added Bonus Content, Collection Page Refresh, And More * * * In honor of the 30th anniversary of the global phenomenon Friends, Max has greenlit FAST FRIENDS, a Friends fan challenge show from Warner Bros. Unscripted Television. The first of its kind series is scheduled to start production next month at The FRIENDS Experience: The One i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: LMG Life Sciences honored Mayer Brown at its 12th annual awards ceremony, which recognizes the groundbreaking work of leading law firms in the life sciences sector over the past year. The firm received an "Impact Case" award for its successful representation of Galderma against MedyTox in a post-grant review (PGR) proceeding before the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) involving a patent owned by MedyTox co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following news release: The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today presented its annual Ken Markison Legacy Achievement Award to Melissa Kozicki, CMB, CMCP, Director of Compliance at Mortgage Cadence. The award was announced at MBA's Compliance and Risk Management Conference and recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in pursuit of the Certified Mortgage Compliance Professional   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Duluth, GA -- Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-07) announced that The Georgia Wellness Group, Inc. DBA Obria Medical Clinics is a recipient of a $445,500 award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The funding will be used to expand Obria Medical Clinics' evidence-based programs focused on sexual risk avoidance education. Funding for this application was requested by McBath in a letter of support to the  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 24 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * Award to be Presented Immediately Following a Live Recording of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter Podcast * * * Miami Dade College's (MDC) Miami Film Festival GEMS (MFF) announced that Sebastian Stan will receive the Precious Gem Award. He'll receive the award immediately following a live recording of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast moderated by Scott Feinberg, Executive Editor of Aw  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 24 -- The Mississippi Department of Archives and History issued the following news release: Mississippi educators are encouraged to register now for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History's free Fall Teacher Workshop, set for Nov. 7, at the Two Mississippi Museums. Registration is free for teachers, who will be able to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation. The workshop, funded by a Library of Congress grant, will provide cross-curricu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD, Connecticut -- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, joined U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-Conn.-01), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.-02), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.-03), Jim Himes (D-Conn.-04) and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.-05) in announcing $4.2 million for seven community health  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The Museum of Science, Boston, issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Justice Leader Dr. Robert Bullard Awarded Museum's Bradford Washburn Award and Hosts Environmental Justice Convening Onsite * * * On the 60th anniversary of the Bradford Washburn Award for excellence in advancing public appreciation of science, the Museum of Science, Boston recognizes Dr. Robert Bullard for his foundational contributions to the environmental justice moveme  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: (Queens, NY - September 23, 2024) Commissioner Thomas Foley of the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott today announced that the new Far Rockaway Library has been named the City's "Best New Building" by the Municipal Art Society of New York in its 2024 MASterworks A  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors issued the following news release: The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is proud to announce a new exclusive partnership with the Hoopis Performance Network (HPN) and LIMRA that will provide NAIFA members with access to the highly acclaimed Trustworthy Selling Program. Previously available only to enterprises, this partnership marks the first time the program, develop  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: Notre Dame Law School's Program on Law and Economics has established a new competition to select student fellows in law and economics for second and third year law students. The inaugural cohort of Law and Economics Fellows for the 2024-25 year are Riley Connor, Josh Hill, Pavithra Rajendran, Cassandra Simmons, and Tri Truong. They will engage in specialized coursework, attend guest l  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Charlotte, NC (Monday, September 23, 2024) -- Futurelab+ - an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group - presents new, free capstone project resources for students in grades 9-12 that can be used to apply knowledge of biotechnology to real world scenarios. Futurelab+ strives to increase the number and diversity of   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 24 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Oklahoma recognized the achievements and contributions of nine remarkable alumni at the Sept. 20, 2024 Regents' Alumni Award ceremony on the OU Norman campus. Regents' Alumni Awards celebrate OU graduates who have shown extraordinary dedication and service to the university. Presented by the OU Board of Regents and OU Alumni Association, the award highlights the profound ways in which   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The U.S. National Science Foundation announced an inaugural investment of more than $18 million to 44 multidisciplinary, multi-sector teams across the U.S. through the NSF Responsible Design, Development and Deployment of Technologies (NSF ReDDDoT) program. NSF ReDDDoT invests in the creation of technologies that promote the public's well-being and mitigate potential harms by seeking to ensure th  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Lifeguards, Parks Enforcement Patrol Officers, Other Public Safety Workers Saved 30 New Yorkers from Drowning This Year City Pools and Beaches Saw More Than 8 Million Patrons This Year Adams Administration is Investing $1 Billion in Pools Over Five Years, Highest Level of Pool Investment Since 1970s * * * NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue today celebrated   more

PEARL RIVER, New York, Sept. 24 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) recently honored local developers, contractors and municipalities who have helped the company achieve success with their electric vehicle infrastructure and incentive programs at its first annual "E-Mobility Awards" ceremony. At a luncheon held at the Pearl River Hilton, O&R's E-Mobility team recognized 10 honorees from New York and New Jersey for their   more

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 24 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: Joan C. Tronto, emeritus professor of the City University of New York and the University of Minnesota and one of the greatest exponents of the ethics of care and democracy, will visit the UAB and offer a conference at the Rectorat building on 10 October. The conference will be open to all members of the community and will focus on the revolutionary potential of a care democracy. In her books Moral B  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 24 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott will visit Indiana University Bloomington this month to donate his collection to the Black Film Center & Archive, the only repository in the world solely dedicated to collecting and preserving Black films and making them accessible. The occasion will be marked with an event series called "By Any Means Necessary!" that includes multiple film screenings and Q&As  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 23 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle team will host a one-time Rancher's Thursday Lunchtime Zoom session with pioneering cattle rancher and OSU alumna Minnie Lou Bradley on Oct. 10 at noon. Bradley resides in Childress, Texas, where she and her family own and operate Bradley 3 Ranch. In 1953, she became the first woman to receive a bachelor's degree in animal husbandry from OSU, previously nam  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Governor Shapiro thanks Major General Schindler for his decades-long service to Pennsylvania; Governor Shapiro plans to nominate a new Adjutant General after Schindler's retirement Under General Schindler's Leadership, DMVA Broke Ground on New Veterans Home, Secured Funding for New Outreach Center, Increased Benefits Secured for PA Veterans, and more * * * Majo  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Monroe, Ga. (September 23, 2024) - The American College of Cardiology has recognized Piedmont Walton Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Piedmont Walton was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff's ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. "I am proud that Piedmont  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 -- The Publishers Association issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: The multi award-winning author, screenwriter and current Waterstones Children's Laureate (2024-2026), Frank Cottrell-Boyce, discussed the positive impact of reading and creativity on children with Publishers Association's President and CEO of Bonnier Books UK, Perminder Mann, this morning [Monday 23 September]. The event took place in the Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion at the   more

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 24 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: Two QUT initiatives, one bridging the divide between academia and industry and another placing QUT at the global forefront of design education, have been recognised in the 2024 Australian Good Design Awards. Presented on Friday night at Sydney's International Convention Centre, the awards showcase the pinnacle of design excellence. The Research Innovation Sprints, run by the QUT Centre for Futur  more

COMMERCE CITY, Missouri, Sept. 24 -- The Red Angus Association of America issued the following news release: DENVER--The Red Angus Association of America honored the producers and feeders who produced the top-performing cattle of 2024 with the prestigious Grid Master Awards at the 71st Annual National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. This award is given to operations that skillfully combined quality Red Angus genetics with strategic feeding and marketing efforts to produce superior carcasses.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: DENVER -- Reclamation awarded $4.6 million to five projects to advance snow monitoring technologies for water supply forecasting. Projects awarded include an additional $4.6 million in cost share funding, totaling over $9.2 million in investment for snow monitoring. "Reclamation is thrilled to announce this award to advance five pivotal projects focused on snow monitoring adva  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) has been awarded the Guardian of Small Business Award for the 118th Congress by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization. NFIB's Guardian of Small Business Award is reserved for lawmakers who vote consistently with small businesses on key issues identified by small business owners. "I am truly honor  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA02) and Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC) Executive Director, Joe Brooks, today heralded the Department of Veterans Affairs recent awarding of $740,000 to VMC for tailored suicide prevention programs and services for Veterans and their families. Tuesday morning Congressman Boyle & Executive Director Brooks held a brief news conference  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: In his Washington office, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) congratulated Michelle Grubbs of Ballard County on being named the Truck Safety Coalition's Volunteer of the Year. In November 2023, Mrs. Grubbs contacted Congressman Comer's office to advocate for road safety reforms following the tragic loss of her son and family members in a preventable accident. Her story and determination to advance legislative   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced that the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) will receive over $166 million in funding he advocated for to the Department of Transportation (DOT) that will help to improve safety, reduce congestion, and reduce air pollution along the I-680 corridor through Contra Costa County. This funding was made possible through the Bip  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following statement on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after being named a "Guardian of Small Business" by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's largest small business organization: "Fighting for pro-small business legislation remains a key issue for me in Congress," Ezell said. "I'm honored to be named a "Guardian of Small Business" in recogn  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: This week, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) awarded Rep. Mark Green the Guardian of Small Business award.  Rep. Green said, "I am honored to accept the Guardian of Small Business award from the National Federation of Independent Business. NFIB is instrumental in ensuring small businesses have a voice in and I am grateful for their leadership." "Our nation's small and independent bus  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) was named a Friend of Farm Bureau for the 118th Congress by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) awards the Friend of Farm Bureau award to members of Congress who have supported Farm Bureau's position on policy issues, as demonstrated by their voting records, and who were nominated by their respective state Farm Bureaus and approved  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Scanlon (PA-05) today joined Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), and Congressmen Dwight Evans (PA-03) and Brendan Boyle (PA-02) in announcing the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PhilaPort) is receiving a total of $217,000,000 in funding to expand the operational capacity of the SouthPort terminal. The operational expansion will create a new space for ships and e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) a leading advocate for women's sports joined NJ/NY Gotham FC(link is external) to celebrate their National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) title at the White House with President Joe Biden. In 2023, Gotham FC which practices in Whippany, NJ and plays in Harrison, NJ won the NWSL championship title after beating the OL Reign in the league finals. Today's visit marks the  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Alessandra Feris will present a solo piano recital titled. Piano Music of Latin America. Brazilian pianist Alessandra Feris has performed widely in Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Serbia, Greece, and in the United States, making successful solo debuts in major venues such as the Theatro Sao Pedro in Porto Alegre (Brazil), the Costa Rican National Theater, the Steinway Haus  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- The Risk Management Association issued the following news release: The Risk Management Association today announced important milestones for its programs that support and develop the next generation of financial services industry talent. RMA said participation in its Credit Essentials Certificate (CEC) broke records in Spring 2024, while its Scholarship Program has surpassed $1.8 million in awards to students pursuing financial industry careers. In the sp  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 -- The Royal College of Nursing issued the following news release: Members of the Royal College of Nursing, the union and professional body for nursing staff, have voted to reject the UK government's NHS pay award for 2024/25 in England. Two-thirds of nursing staff voted against the current year's pay award on a record high turnout for the RCN, with 145,000 members casting a vote. The RCN is the largest trade union in the NHS in England and the only NHS union whose  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * The 2024-25 cohort of 27 kids ages 10-14 join a legacy of more than 500 students who have participated in the award-winning program, reporting "news for kids, by kids" * * * Today, Scholastic welcomes 27 student journalists to join the award-winning Scholastic Kids Press program. Since 2000, more than 500 Kid Reporters, ages 10-14, from around the  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Scott Emr, Samuel C. and Nancy M. Fleming Professor Emeritus in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was awarded the 2024 Horwitz Prize, along with Wesley Sundquist, for discovering the ESCRT (Endosomal Sorting Complexes Required for Transport) pathway and revealing how it works. The ESCRT pathway is essential in diverse processes central to health and disease. The Horwit  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- Seattle University issued the following news: Senior Director of Development for University Initiatives Jim Hembree participates in initiative to strengthen research and innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa. Seattle University's Jim Hembree, senior director of development for university initiatives in University Advancement, recently completed a four-week Fulbright Specialist project with the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund in Nairobi, Kenya. A f  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: The seventh season of Emmy Award-winning TrueSouth Presented by YellaWood hits the road for Episode 3 on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. ET, exploring the Whole Hog Triangle of Tennessee. The series revolves around two food stories told from one place, which TrueSouth sets in conversation to make larger points about Southern beliefs and identities. All episodes of TrueSouth are avai  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver over $750,000 for the City of Waukesha Police Department to invest in personnel to keep drivers safe on the road. The funding from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest in personnel dedicated to keeping commercial vehicles safe in high-risk crash corridors. "Wisconsin's roads do more than connect families to school and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2024, updating the landmark Arctic Research and Policy Act (ARPA) of 1984. Senator Murkowski celebrated the 40th anniversary of the original ARPA with a significant event at the White House last week. "The Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2024 builds upon the strong foundation of the original APRA of 1984  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Goshen College issued the following news: October 19-20, 2024 Goshen College Music Center Prizes | Eligibility & Application | Judges | Video Clips | Contact Solomia Soroka, artistic director Marcia Yost, executive director The Sherer International Competition is an annual violin and piano competition named in honor of the late Lon and Kathryn Sherer, Goshen College Professors Emeritus of Music. For 40 years, Lon (violin) and Kathryn (piano) created, nurtured a  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Goshen College issued the following news: October 19-20, 2024 Goshen College Music Center Prizes | Eligibility & Application | Judges | Video Clips | Contact Solomia Soroka, artistic director Marcia Yost, executive director The Sherer International Competition is an annual violin and piano competition named in honor of the late Lon and Kathryn Sherer, Goshen College Professors Emeritus of Music. For 40 years, Lon (violin) and Kathryn (piano) created, nurtured a  more

PALATKA, Florida, Sept. 24 -- St. Johns River State College issued the following news release: Congratulations to SJR State dual enrollment student Luke Cooper. He is the recipient of one of the highest honors Congress can bestow upon America's youth. Luke was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal this summer in Washington for his initiative, service and achievement. Criteria for the award includes voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 24 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: South Carolina ETV is proud to announce its newest series, Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis, with episode one premiering on Oct. 3 at 9 p.m. on ETV-HD. Each of the four one-hour episodes takes viewers on a captivating journey through South Carolina's historic towns with the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Patrick Davis. The series features Davis performing wit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AFNS) -- The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command awarded four agreements to Astranis, Axient, L3 Harris, and Sierra Space to produce design concepts for Lite Evolving Augmented Proliferation one of the Resilient Global Positioning System program. R-GPS provides resilience to military and civil GPS user communities by augmenting the GPS constellation with proliferated small satellites transmitting   more

SONOMA, California, Sept. 24 -- Sonoma State University issued the following news: Sonoma State student Bryce Iversen has been selected to receive one of the 2024 California State University Trustees' Awards for Outstanding Achievement. Each of the CSU's 23 campuses nominate a student for the award, which recognizes students who demonstrate superior academic performance, personal accomplishments, community service, and financial need. Iversen, who received the CSU Trustee Emerita Claudia H. Ha  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Players with concerns about CTE also report higher rates of treatable conditions that mimic CTE's cognitive symptoms, and are more likely to be suicidal. Key Takeaways Though it is not possible to confirm yet whether a living person has CTE, a team that included Mass General Brigham researchers found that 35% of former NFL players thought they had the diagnosis. Out of a cohort of nearl  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Kingsport City Schools Educator Takes Top State Teaching Honor * * * This evening, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Bryan Kerns, an educator from Kingsport City Schools known for his compassion and dedication to his students, as the 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year at the department's 2024 Excellence in Education 65th Sapphire Anniversary Celebration.  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Education recognized 356 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Among the schools honored with Blue Ribbon status were three Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools: * Alconbury Elementary Sch  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 24 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Education has named Garvin Memorial Elementary School in Cumberland, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Providence, and Sowams Elementary School in Barrington as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024, honoring the three schools' significant academic achievements. Garvin Memorial and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. schools are recognized as Exemplary   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Regional Workforce Training Hubs Will Pilot First in Michigan * * * DETROIT -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/23/fact-sheet-taking-action-to-support-auto-workers-and-manufacturers-including-in-michigan/) its new Battery Workforce Challenge   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is being awarded $9 million to support small business growth through the Biden-Harris Administration's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). Part of the Biden-Harris Administration's economic agenda, this $75 milli  more

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Chemistry professor included on network's list of 10 Americans whose Hispanic heritage is intrinsically tied to their work * * * Luis A. Colon, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor and A. Conger Goodyear Professor in the University at Buffalo Department of Chemistry, has been highlighted by NBC News as a standout Latino for 2024. Colon was recently included on the n  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Steven Bartolotta Three distinguished faculty members from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth were honored at the American Osteopathic Foundations' annual Honors Gala in San Antonio. Dr. David Mason received the 2024 Educator of the Year Award, Dr. John Licciardone and TCOM students received the 2024 Journa  more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * New research shows parental intervention can support the development of children's self-regulation * * * Children face a world brimming with choices, where every small decision is a step towards independence and self-regulation. Imagine a world where play becomes a training ground for this essential skill, with parents guiding their children through the art of problem solving an  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Jenny Hoang among eight students to present at annual conference in El Paso * * * A student studying biological chemistry at The University of Texas at Arlington earned a state-wide award for her research on diazo compounds, the building blocks of some medications. Jenny Hoang, a senior, received the third-place award at the 2024 University of Texas System Louis Stokes Al  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), along with Representatives Stephen Lynch (D-MA-08), Katherine Clark (D-MA-05), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng announced a grant of $472 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Massa  more