MANKATO, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance issued the following news: Beginning with his first week as executive director of the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA), Eric Wenberg began opening new doors for the organization. But first, he helped the SSGA board approve its logo and membership dues. "The board trusted me creating something new," he said. "It's a rare opportunity." His tenure with SSGA officially started in March 2019, when Wenberg used his conn  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2024: Hundreds of civil servants and industry partners became proud honorees at the annual Service to the Citizen Awards ceremony on Sept. 13 in Washington, D.C. The event celebrated their continued commitment to delivering effective services that impact the American people and build their trust in government. Among this year's award recipients were 19 GSA employees whose work focused on project  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Small Business Investor Alliance issued the following news release: * * * The Small Business Investor Alliance presents the 2024 Champion of Small Business Investing Award to members of the House and Senate * * * Each election year, the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) recognizes those members of Congress who have been supportive of policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth. This year SBIA recognized 85 members of Congress for th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2025 Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant. The grant will cover the expenses of five (5) Black/African American youth or teen services librarians or school librarians/media specialists who work in either public or school libraries. Recipients will receive up to $  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen, 47th Flying Training Wing This month, Master Sgt. David Herrera, 47th Communications Squadron network control center section chief, won the Department of the Air Force Chief Information Officer Outstanding Professional of the Year. The award is presented to Airmen who display exceptional skill and dedication to the mission, competin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: ACL is pleased to announce the awarding of a $250,000 grant to USAging to continue the Information and Planning: Understanding the Capacity of the Aging Network activities for a new three-year cycle. The project will include documenting and reporting on the activities and expertise of area agencies on aging (AAAs) and tribal organizations in delivering communi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following news release: * * * The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) issued the following press release on ACLI President and CEO Susan Neely receiving the Defender of Financial Freedom Award. * * * PHOENIX (Sept. 21) -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is pleased to present NAIFA's Defender of Financial Freedom Award to Susan Neely, president and CEO of the Amer  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * $150,000 Grant Will Fund the Development of Resources to Promote a Broader Diversity of China's Ethnic and Cultural Perspectives in China Studies Curricula at North American Colleges and Universities * * * The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to award the 2024 Luce/ACLS Collaborative Grant in China Studies to the project Diversifying Humanistic Pedagogy in China Stu  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: The African Union has committed to bring 300 gigawatts of renewables online by 2030 - more than quadruple the 72 gigawatts the continent had last year - in order to reach its decarbonization and energy access goals. The Africa Power Transition Factbook 2024, produced by BloombergNEF (BNEF) with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, finds that the target means annual deployments will need  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- AICC, the Independent Packaging Association, issued the following news: AICC, The Independent Packaging Association and Board Converting News, proudly announced Geo M. Martin as the winner of the prestigious Innovator of the Year Award during SuperCorrExpo in Orlando. Geo M. Martin earned the top accolade for their innovative SmartShingle system, which effectively minimizes or eliminates feed interrupts during stack or bundle discharges, addressing a significan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * The Los Alamos Medal is the Laboratory's highest honor * * * Los Alamos National Laboratory has awarded its highest honor, the Los Alamos Medal, to two of its premier staff members for their contributions to science. Alan Bishop, cofounder of the Lab's Center for Nonlinear Studies, was recognized for his broad impact on the Laboratory, and Brad Meyer, of the Gas Transfer Sy  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is highlighting notice of a new grant of $500,000 in federal funding for local mental health and substance abuse services, specifically opioid efforts. This award is from the local application efforts of Fiso Talalupelele and the American Samoa Department of Health, led by Director Motusa Nua. The grant is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Se  more

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: CHANTILLY, VA -- Amentum, a global leader in engineering and technology solutions, has announced its board of directors effective upon the close of the pending merger with Jacobs' Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence businesses, expected to be completed after markets close on September 27, 2024. "Our impressive board is comprised of well-respected ind  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science issued the following news: By Nathaniel Bowers After decades of groundwork, red-cockaded woodpeckers are rebounding, satellite imagery has enabled remote animal monitoring, and a cognitive model from the 1970s underpins AI. The three teams behind these advancements received this year's Golden Goose Award, which celebrates the wide-ranging impact of seemingly silly or obscure federally funded research that has led t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO Serials and continuing resources present a variety of unique challenges in bibliographic management, from special issues and unnumbered supplements to recording the changes that a long-running periodical can experience over time. Ed Jones, a serials authority in the field and a major contributor to the 3R Project, offers updated guidance in the new second edition of "  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: Kansas' Camryn Turner (offensive), Iowa State's Brooke Stonestreet (defensive) and Arizona's Avery Scoggins (rookie) collected Big 12 weekly volleyball accolades for the final full week of non-conference play. Turner tied her career-high with 59 assists in a four-set victory over then-No. 6 Purdue while adding 17 digs. The 2023 Big 12 Setter of the Year had double-doubles in all three ma  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: Arizona State's Judy Chepkoech (women's) and Texas Tech's Edwin Kiprono (men's) earned Big 12 weekly honors for the fourth week of the season. Chepkoech earned her second Conference award of the season after winning her second consecutive meet at the UC Riverside Invite. The true freshman clocked a time of 19:31.7, over 25 seconds faster than the runner-up. The freshman never trailed in   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Dr. Kara Marshall, assistant professor of neuroscience and McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine, has been named to the 2024 class of Rita Allen Foundation Scholars. She is among seven researchers nationwide who were chosen in recognition of their ambitious research to advance knowledge on development, prevention and treatment of human diseases. Marshall's research is focused on the molecular mechanism  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: New funding will launch rural substance use disorder treatment services, expand access to maternal health care in the South, help rural hospitals stay open Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced nearly $75 million to support health care services in rural America. Funding will launch ne  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: CHIPS Investment Expected to Nearly Double U.S. Production Capacity of Sensor and Power Chips at Bloomington, Minnesota Manufacturing Facility Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its first award under the CHIPS Incentives Program's Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities of up to $123 million in direc  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * Continuing its decade-long expansion, company opens first financial center in Louisville, Kentucky - with plans for five there over the next year Since 2014, BofA has invested over $5 billion in financial center expansion * * * Over the last 10 years, Bank of America has been expanding its financial center network, opening locations nationwide in new and existing markets  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, Sept. 25 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: An Emporia State alumnus is welcomed back to campus where he will speak on leadership and the experiences that led him to a senior leadership role at a major coffee company. Dennis Brockman will present the Sam E. and Jeannene Hayes Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in Webb Hall on the second floor of the Memorial Union. His presentation is titled "Servant Leadership -- It's all about the PEOPLE!" Brockman earne  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- Burford Capital, a finance firm focused on law, issued the following news release: * * * Cumulative amount earmarked for award-winning initiative now exceeds $300 million; nearly $170 million already committed during first two phases of The Equity Project * * * Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, is doubling down on its commitment to addressing the lack of diversity in the leadership of commercial litigation and arbitrat  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: Utah running back Micah Bernard (offensive) and quarterback Isaac Wilson (newcomer), West Virginia spur Tyrin Bradley Jr. (defensive) plus BYU returner Parker Kingston (special teams) were selected as Big 12 award winners for the fourth week of the season. Bernard's performance in Utah's win at then-No. 14 Oklahoma State featured career highs of 25 rushes and 182 yards. His 182 rushing y  more

FULLERTON, California, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Class of 2025 Grad Estrella Bonilla Receives CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement * * * In Disney's "Big Hero 6," Hiro Hamada designs micro-sized robots to fight villainy alongside the lovable Baymax. In Marvel's "Iron Man," Tony Stark builds his iconic armored suit to protect the world from evil. For Estrella Bonilla, these aren't just fictional char  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Capital Impact Partners, an organization that says it provides credit and financial services to underserved markets and populations, issued the following news release: * * * The 10th annual Co-op Innovation Awards provided $170,000 in grants to support four organizations' work in Maryland; Michigan; Montana; and Washington, D.C. * * * Four innovative organizations in four regions have received a combined $170,000 in catalytic grant funding from Capital Impact  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Contract with Navy to help grow defense business in Southwestern PA, help meet Navy strategic needs Navy investments in Gecko Robotics' advanced technologies to boost national and economic security against rising threats from China Members: "For the people of Southwestern Pennsylvania, this contract is critical. It will bring more than 150 jobs to the region directly. [...] GSA must do better. Th  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Catholic Charities USA issued the following news release: From September 16 through September 19, nearly 600 Catholic Charities staff, volunteers and supporters from around the country gathered in Oklahoma City for the 2024 Annual Gathering. Each year, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the national membership organization representing 168 Catholic Charities agencies, convenes its network in a different city for several days of idea sharing, trainings and networki  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs issued the following news: * * * The WISH 2 project, led by IPPF, will bring inclusive sexual and reproductive health services to hard-to-reach populations in seven nations. * * * The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs is joining efforts with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation (IPPF) to offer quality integrated and inclusive sexual and reproductive health services to marginalized an  more

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 24 [Category: Aerospace] -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release: Three winners will be honored for enthusiasm and dedication to STEM education Washington and Reston, Va. (September 24, 2024) Challenger Center and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced they are accepting nominations for the 2025 Trailblazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Educator Award. The annual aw  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: CHIPS Communities United (CCU), a coalition of unions, environmental, social justice, civil rights, and community groups, raised concerns about the contract between the CHIPS Program Office (CPO) and Polar Semiconductor company of Bloomington, MN. This morning, the Commerce Department announced it had signed a contract with the company to accompany a CHIPS Act incentive grant of $123 million the f  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 24 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Choe Il-son of Korea DPR headlines the winners of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 awards. * Choe Il-son of Korea DPR earned the adidas Golden Ball and adidas Golden Boot * Japan's Manaka Matsukubo collected the adidas Silver Ball * Femke Liefting of the Netherlands received the adidas Golden Glove * * * Choe Il-son of champions Korea DPR leads the way  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: Wing encampments are a cornerstone of the Civil Air Patrol experience, offering cadets and adult members alike opportunities to learn, grow, and form lifelong memories. And for Lt. Col. James Card, a U.S. Air Force veteran and CAP member for more than 61/2 decades, those experiences are more than just memorable--they're a passion. The recent Georgia Wing summer encampment puts Card on the  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Events for CJS Students Lunchtime Seminar on Solutions Journalism On September 23 at 12:15 p.m.: meet Shia Levitt, '04 M.S., of News Ambassador. She'll discuss the burgeoning "solutions journalism" industry and best practices for being a part of it, especially in the climate reporting space. * * * J-NOW Lecture: Anup Kaphle and Sophie Schmidt Editor-in-chief for Rest of World Anup Kaph  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 25 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: MIAMI, Fla. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has announced its successful Community Schoolyards program is expanding to the City of Miami Beach for the 2024-2025 school year. The City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County Public Schools have selected Miami Beach's Biscayne Beach Elementary, a jointly owned school field, for the city's first project. The design process is underway, and the North B  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12771) on Sept. 23, 2024, by defense policy analyst Jennifer DiMascio. Here are excerpts: * * * Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Background The U.S. Army is developing the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) to serve as a next-generation aircraft for vertical lift, air assault, maritime interdiction, aeromedical evacuation, combat search and rescue, humanitarian relie  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) received the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his efforts to support small businesses in East Texas and across the country. Congressman Moran received an 100% score from NFIB for his voting record in Congress on issues that impact small businesses. "I'm grateful to receive the NFIB Guardian of Small Busin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: [HARTFORD, CT] Today, 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. "The United Community and Family Services is an indispensable health resource in our region. I am very pleased that the Health Resources and Services Administration awarded the UCFS with a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: This Funding Will Be Used By Law Enforcement Agencies To Hire More Officers, Purchase Essential Equipment, And Invest In Officer Mental Health Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced nearly one million dollars in federal funding for law enforcement agencies across Nevada to help them hire more officers, purchase essential equipment, and invest in officer mental   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today named U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) and Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) as the 2024 CRES Clean Energy   more

SAN MARCOS, California, Sept. 25 -- California State University's San Marcos campus issued the following news release: Six years ago, Cal State San Marcos received a U.S. Department of Defense grant that provided funding to help student veterans discover careers in sustainable energy. The program has been so successful that two more rounds of funding have been provided, and the latest award is not only one of the largest in university history, but it also broadens the scope of the project. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The National Association of Social Workers issued the following news release: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has announced Texas resident Cynthia "Cy" Herrera, JD, as the recipient of the Public Citizen of the Year Award for her work in the health and wellness of those living with HIV in her community. The NASW Public Citizen of The Year Award honors a remarkable member of the community whose achievements exemplify the values and mission of professio  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Twenty-one distinguished Miller School faculty members and clinicians were recognized for their outstanding contributions to academic medicine. * * * This year's Dean's Faculty Awards honored 21 distinguished faculty members and clinicians from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and UHealth - University of Miami Health System for their outstanding contributions to a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honored Hernandez for her achievements in and contributions to education and research * * * By Julian Hills Diley (Dyla) Hernandez, associate vice provost for Strategic Initiatives, was recognized this year as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious award celebrates her contrib  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The College of Professional Studies has appointed John Robinson '90, P'25 as a professor of practice in the Office of Microcredentials. This position is made possible by a generous gift from the Einhorn Family Fund for Disability Entrepreneurship, founded by University Trustee Steven L. Einhorn '64, '67, P'92 and his wife, Sherry Einhorn '65, P'92. John Robinson Robinson will help coordinate and scale the Workshop   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2024: By Raphael Rosen Emily Carter, senior strategic advisor and associate laboratory director for applied materials and sustainability sciences at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), has won the 2024 Marsha I. Lester Award for Exemplary Impact in Physical Chemistry. Awarded each year by the American Chemica  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Dusted Charm of Pottawattamie County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "From humble beginnings in a basement to a thriving warehouse and showroom that sells clothes, home goods,  more

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Methodist University issued the following news release: * * * This year, on Oct. 18-20, all MU alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to a time filled with excitement, laughter, and memories. Monarchs will find annual traditions such as alumni awards, affinity group events, athletic events, and more. But this year, MU is introducing a few new events including men's and women's lacrosse alumni games, Black Alumni Chapter Game Night, M  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Azurity Pharmaceuticals Inc.: * * * To: Richard Blackburn, Chief Executive Officer, Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 8 Cabot Road Woburn, MA 01801, United States, richard.blackburn@azurity.com Dear Mr. Blackburn: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspected your drug manufacturing facility, Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. FEI 3003395329, at 841 Woburn St  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: How do you cope when your survival depends on ecological loss? How do changes in our environment affect our human relationships? How do we avoid the realities of climate change? How do we address them? Two plays being performed in partnership with the Curb Center this weekend explore these questions and more. Commissioned by the Eco-Grief Performance Project, a collaborative effort of the Science and Media Grand   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley Hoag LLP partner Donald Ware was recently named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Hall of Fame, featuring "icons of the local legal community." The award described Ware as "a pillar of the intellectual property bar in Massachusetts," who has "litigated and prevailed in some of the most consequential and complex patent case of the last 50 years, helping shape IP law in the state as counsel to many of the   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * IBM provides wide-ranging advisory, consulting, and system integration offerings to accelerate an organizations' journey to become quantum-safe. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the post-quantum cryptography (PQC) industry and, based on its asses  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Gulzar Shah, Ph.D., professor and department chair of Health Policy and Community Health in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH), was recently awarded a 2024 Best Researcher Award by the organization International Academic Achievements. International Academic Achievements recognizes scholars who have made significant accomplishments in the field of education, research and   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that $14.5 million will be made available through a competitive grant process to support Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Programs throughout the state. Funding for this grant cycle will begin in 2025. Since 2021, the Murphy Administration has invested nearly $55 million in CBVI programming. F  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 25 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * "Our Town: Greendale, Wisconsin" recognized as part of the 2024 Board of Curators Awards * * * GREENDALE, Wis. - The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the Greendale Historical Society is the recipient of the 2024 Board of Curators Public Program Award for its dramatic presentation, "Our Town: Greendale, Wisconsin." The award presentation will take plac  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 25 -- Griffith University issued the following news: Griffith University emerged as a standout performer at the recent Graduate of the Year Awards (GOTYA) hosted by the Design Institute of Australia, scooping up a total of five titles. The prestigious awards, established in 2003, recognise outstanding Australian designers at the beginning of their careers, celebrating not only their creative work but also their work ethic and readiness for the professional world.   more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Governor Josh Green, M.D., today recognized winners of the Governor's Awards, designed to honor state Executive Branch employees, managers and work teams who exemplify the highest caliber of public service and dedication in serving the people of Hawai'i. The statewide program is administered by the Department of Human Resources Development. "Public employees have made important contrib  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * One of the largest grant programs of its kind nationally for cannabis entrepreneurs from communities harmed by War on Drugs * * * Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration launched the Cannabis Social Equity Grant Program, a new program through the state's Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund within the Executive Office of Economic Development designed to support Mas  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * One of the largest grant programs of its kind nationally for cannabis entrepreneurs from communities harmed by War on Drugs * * * Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration launched the Cannabis Social Equity Grant Program, a new program through the state's Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund within the Executive Office of Economic Development   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Cape Girardeau, MO FEMA's Sept. 23 registration deadline has passed. State/federal Disaster Recovery Centers have closed. Now what do you do if you still need help with your FEMA case? "We're just a phone call away," says David Gervino, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer. "FEMA has a helpline staffed with operators who can provide the status of your case once   more

ROCKY HILL, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Henkel North America, a subsidiary of Henkel, issued the following news release: Henkel has been named a 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winner through their all(R) free clear and all(R) sensitive fresh liquid laundry detergent products. Products with the Safer Choice label help consumers find products that work well and are certified by the Safer Choice program to contain safer ingredients for families and the environment. The Safer Choice Part  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 24 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] In acknowledgement of Brown's exceptional teaching, high-impact research, generous financial aid and distinctive student experience, the University continued in 2024 to place among top schools and receive new recognitions in rankings of colleges and universities.U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges" guide for 2024-25 ranked Brown No. 13 among colleges and universities acr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) issued the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 5302, H.R. 9459, S. 4698, and S.794: "I applaud the House for voting to honor the courageous service and ultimate sacrifice of Air and Marine Operations Agent Michel Maceda, who lost his life combat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has charged Tallahassee, Florida, housing providers Greenbriar Partners, LLC, Jackson Properties and Financial Services, LLC, and Erwin D. Jackson (the "Respondents") with violating the Fair Housing Act by failing to grant a tenant with a disability a reasonable accommodation to allow the t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has charged Danielle Nourse, Joy Nourse, Zidec, LLC, and Decoy RV Park LLC, managers and owner of a 42 lot RV Park in Caldwell, Idaho, with discriminating against a tenant based on disability by refusing to allow her assistance animal to reside with her at the RV Park. Read HUD's Charge her  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has charged Wrightstown, New Jersey, housing providers Burlington Preservation Associates, LLC, Arbor Management, LLC, and Leon N. Weiner & Associates, Inc. (the "Respondents") with violating the Fair Housing Act for discriminating against a Black Hispanic father and his three minor children because of his r  more

CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 25 -- Mississippi College issued the following news: A pair of Mississippi College alumni and experienced educational leaders who have made their mark in Clinton Public Schools have joined the MC faculty as assistant professors in the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership. Brittany Ricker, an instructional designer in the School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, and Teresa Duke, federal program director and district tes  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Sept. 25 -- Bard College issued the following news release: On Monday, October 21 at 4 pm, internationally renowned writer Joyce Carol Oates will give a reading at Bard College in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents. Oates is a recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the National Book Critics Circle Ivan Sandrof Life Achievement Award, the National Book Award, the Jerusalem Prize for Lifetime Achievement, the Prix Femina, the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in t  more

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 25 -- The International Olympic Committee issued the following news release: Olympic rower Imogen Grant from Great Britain, Olympic beach volleyball player Lina Taylor from Bulgaria, Swiss Olympic and the International Hockey Federation have been named the winners of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Climate Action Awards 2024 (https://olympics.com/ioc/sustainability/ioc-climate-action-awards/2024), in recognition of their efforts to help address climate cha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Boston, MA Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) was honored as a "New Englander of the Year" by the New England Council. Throughout her six terms in Congress, Kuster has worked closely with the New England Council to bring New England voices and values to Washington. The Council presents the "New Englander of the Year" Award each fall at its Annual Celebration in Boston, an event that has drawn ove  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * LA Phil Announces Full Lineup of Noon to Midnight: Field Recordings Saturday, November 16, 2024, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. * * * The Los Angeles Philharmonic announces new details about Noon to Midnight: Field Recordings, a 12-hour festival featuring live performances and art installations activating every corner of the Walt Disney Concert Hall campus on Saturday, November 16, 2024, f  more

LANCASTER, England, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: A Lancaster University lecturer is one of six authors shortlisted for the UK's most prestigious history writing award, the Wolfson History Prize 2024. Dr Nicholas Radburn's book, 'Traders in Men: Merchants and the Transformation of the Transatlantic Slave Trade' (Yale University Press) examines slave-trading merchants in Europe, Africa, and the Americas, and shows how their profit-motivated decisions massi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after bipartisan legislation he authored with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) to dramatically expedite semiconductor manufacturing plant construction passed the House of Representatives. The Kelly-Cruz bill, which removes   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas Laredo Sector Border Patrol initiates the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month program for the 2024-2025 school year. The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools in Laredo. On September 24, Laredo Sector Border Patrol and community program partners honored the 11 seniors selected from La  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Oct. 16, 2024 This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may submit one nomination per category for the 2025 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists. Overview These awards recognize the United State's most promising faculty-rank researchers in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences a  more

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 25 -- California State University issued the following news: By Wendy Thomas Russell, Boundless Opportunity Katrina Watson is what some might call an "old soul." At just 21, the fourth-year Cal State Long Beach student is calm, thoughtful and drawn to the quieter corners of life, where stories tend to linger, and the often-overlooked find a voice. So perhaps it is unsurprising that Watson's path has led her to gerontology and hospice work, allowing her to help   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: * * * The Championship Health Partners award $1.2 million to five winning teams in an inaugural round of research funding. * * * LSU and Our Lady of the Lake Health, LSU's Championship Health Partner, are working together to fight heart disease, cancer, accidents and chronic respiratory diseases, all leading causes of death in Louisiana that impact its citizens disproportionately. "Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and was honored as a Guardian of Small Business. This award honors lawmakers who consistently vote in favor of small businesses on key issues identified by business owners. Lawmakers who voted in support of small businesses on key issues during the 118th Congress earned the NFIB Guardian of Small  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) congratulated Gilmore Elementary School in Sandyville, Kellogg Elementary School in Huntington, and Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Fairmont for being recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Since its creation in 1982, the U.S. Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized the hard work of students, educators, families  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Largest federal award MBTA has won to date Funding will increase ridership, streamline operations, and improve resiliency along Amtrak's Downeaster route and regional rail lines Today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Representatives Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Katherine Clark (MA-05), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Massachusetts Governor M  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today presented the second Our Water's Worth It trophy to Lambertville for the city's tireless efforts to improve its stormwater management program to address flooding issues, better protect local waterbodies and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. The Commissioner presented the a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, Governor Healey signed into law an ambitious plan to dramatically improve the state's ability to bring in federal funding for infrastructure, climate and economic development projects. The legislation unlocks unprecedented resources for communities to compete for federal grants, clearing the way for further federal investment in the Massachusetts priorities. The l  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force's 42nd Air Base Wing issued the following news: By Eric M. Sharman, 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Here at the home of Air University, continuing education is at the core of what we do, with Squadron Office School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College on the academic circle here, and the enlisted school across town at Gunter Annex. These schools exist to ensure that our military is the best trained force on the planet. But   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Here at the home of Air University, continuing education is at the core of what we do, with Squadron Office School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College on the academic circle here, and the enlisted school across town at Gunter Annex. These schools exist to ensure that our military is the best trained force on the planet. But those schools aren't just for airmen. It's  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, on behalf of the State of Maryland and all its agencies, including the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), filed a lawsuit against the owners - Grace Ocean Private Limited -and managers - Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. - of the M/V Dali for c  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Airport wins two other awards after voting by readers * * * FXExpress Publications, Inc., the publisher of Global Traveler magazine and other leading travel industry resources, has named Miami International Airport Director and CEO Ralph Cutie its 2024 Best Airport Industry Leader. Cutie and other award winners were recognized at an event at The Lotos Club in New York City on Sept. 19.   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- The Minnesota Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: MINNEAPOLIS - The U.S. Department of Education this week recognized seven schools in Minnesota as National Blue Ribbon Schools. They join a cohort of 356 schools nationally that are being recognized for excelling in academic performance or making significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. The Minnesota schools named as National Blue R  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Direct Selling Association issued the following news release: More than 5,500 direct selling distributors across North America joined the third-annual field edition of DSA Social Media Day: Field Edition. Presented in conjunction with Multibrain on September 10, 2024, the DSA Social Media Day curriculum was designed to ignite field success and equip sellers with essential tools to confidently navigate and maximize the potential of the 2024 holiday selling season. "  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release: Five North Carolina public schools and one private school were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024 by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The schools are among 356 schools nationwide recognized this year for their overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps. North Carolina public schools receiving this honor are: * Martin L. Nesbi  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * State's Offshore Wind Training Institute to Award $2.3 Million for Training for Careers in Offshore Wind * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York's participation in the U.S. Climate Alliance's Governors' Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative to grow career pathways in climate and clean energy fields, strengthen workforce diversity, and jointly train 1 million new registered   more

BURR RIDGE, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The North American Spine Society issued the following news release: During its 39th Annual Meeting, the North American Spine Society (NASS) announced the winners of its 2024 Research Funding Program. These grants and traveling fellowships provide funding for promising projects by qualified investigators in spine care. Since 1989, NASS has funded more than $5.1 million in grants and traveling fellowships for spine-related research. A total of $159,059 was award  more

BURR RIDGE, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The North American Spine Society issued the following news release: CHICAGO - The North American Spine Society (NASS) has announced the winners of its prestigious 2024 Recognition Awards. Honorees are nominated by their peers for their outstanding contributions to NASS and the field of spine care at large. Three of the awards are named in honor of founding members of NASS who made significant contributions to the organization's early success. Additionally, the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Walt Disney and National Geographic Society, issued the following news release: * * * Tommy Caldwell on an Expedition to Attempt a World Speed Record Traverse of the Five Spires on the Infamous Devils Thumb, a 9,000-foot Alaskan Peak Regarded as One of the Most Dangerous Mountains in North America THE DEVIL'S CLIMB Premieres Oct. 17 at 9/8c on National Geographic Streams Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu * * * National  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: The U.S. Navy awarded contracts totaling $9,472,132,620 for procurement of one America-class amphibious assault ship (LHA) and three San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD) ships, Sept. 24. The award, executed across two separate contracts to Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding Division, utilized a multi-ship procurement approach. By using this strategy, as authorized by Congress, the Navy  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: With NETL support, a team of interns won a $75,000 phase II award from a Department of Energy (DOE) fellowship program that connects entrepreneurial talent from undergraduate universities with opportunities to commercialize new DOE technologies. The award, a DOE Minority Servicing Institution (MSI) Connect Commercialization project, will help the NETL team, kno  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * The Clean Energy Careers for All program will award nearly $3 million for workforce development programs that promote STEM pathways to clean energy careers among diverse groups. * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new program to fund initiatives aimed at developing a diverse clean energy workforce by targeting a   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: (Lebanon, NH) Today, Representatives Anni Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced that Mascoma Community Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mascoma Bank of Lebanon, was awarded $60 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to incentivize development in underserved communities. "Small businesses and local entre  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: At Mayor Brown's 2024 summer internship awards ceremony, Murphy Suah, a Jacobs Institute intern who worked in the Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute under the direction of Dr. Mary McCourt, professor of chemistry, was awarded the enthusiastic learner award. Murphy attends PS 366 Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences and is in 12th grade. Murphy worked on a   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: JOHNSTON, RI Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse along with Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo saluted Operation Stand Down Rhode Island's (OSDRI)(link is external) for winning a new $100,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its new Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program(link is external). This federal funding will help   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: JOHNSTON, RI Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse along with Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo saluted Operation Stand Down Rhode Island's (OSDRI) for winning a new $100,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its new Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program. This federal funding will help OSDRI target employment-based assistance   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement issued the following news release: The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards. These projects represent the nation's highest achievements in abandoned mine land reclamation and demonstrate outstanding results in restoring previously mined lands. The awardees have helped to protect  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: This summer, ten student veterans from the University community secured internships across the country--opportunities that are often out of reach for post-traditional students. With support from the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) Internship Award, these veterans gained hands-on experience that will enhance their post-graduation career prospects. The OVMA created this award to remove barriers that ofte  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will receive a combined $220.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to improve mobility along the Interstate 680 (I-680) corridor and to construct a high-speed rail station in Madera. The investments were made through the U.S. Departme  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 24 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] How do people navigate social networks to understand and appreciate who knows what and who is connected to whom? With mental maps, according to a new study by researchers in the lab of Oriel FeldmanHall, an associate professor of cognitive and psychological sciences at Brown University and an affiliate of the University's Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Sept. 23, 2024, on receiving the Clinton Global Citizen Award: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) I -- this is what you call being trapped. (Laughter.) Mr. President, Hillary -- Bill and -- you've been -- when you ran -- please have a seat. I'm not going to be long -- (laughter) -- because I didn't think I was going to be talking about this. You know, I've known the Clintons a long time. I think it's fair to say  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- President Biden issued the following statement on Sept. 23, 2024, on the CHIPS and Science Act final award for polar semiconductor: * * * Semiconductors - those tiny chips smaller than the tip of your finger - power everything from smartphones to cars to satellites and weapons systems. I signed the CHIPS and Science Act to revitalize American leadership in semiconductors, strengthen our supply chains, protect our national security, and advance American competitiveness.   more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A classic psychedelic, similar to LSD, psilocybin and mescalin, was found to activate a cell type in the brain that silences other neighboring neurons, a result that provides insight into how such drugs reduce anxiety, according to a new study in mice and rats. The study by an international team of researchers, including at Cornell and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in India, showed that the psychedelic DO  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Multiple times each year, Purdue University's status as a first-class academic institution is cemented in rankings released by agencies across the globe. But behind the scenes, the process of vetting and interpreting the data necessary to compile the rankings and size them up against those of peer universities falls to one team -- External Data Analytics. "We are ensuring that the university is   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Leslie Coale-Mossman has a sentimental connection to pie. Throughout her upbringing in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, the rich aroma of a buttery treat with a flaky pastry crust wafted through family kitchens year-round. "We didn't have birthday cake," Coale-Mossman said. "My grandma always made pies." Coale-Mossman's edible symbol of celebration also fuels her livelihood. The 1999 Oklahoma State University graduate   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse along with Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo saluted Operation Stand Down Rhode Island's (OSDRI) for winning a new $100,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its new Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program. This federal funding will help OSDRI target employment-based assista  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, 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. "This $4.2 million in federal funding will allow seven crucial community health centers in Connecticut to expand their lifesaving mental and behavioral health services. The need for these   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Yesterday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan's (D-PA) bipartisan bill, the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, passed the House of Representatives unanimously. Houlahan led this bill with her Republican colleague, Representative Jim Baird (R-IN). The legislation would support the modernization of math curriculum by providing grants to K-12 schools teaching science,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Last week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) was recognized as a "Guardian of Small Business" by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his legislative record of voting in support of small business. As the voice of small business, NFIB is the only business organization whose policy positions are established by NFIB members directly. NFIB's Guardian of Small Business Aw  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) received the 2024 Champion of Small Business Investing Award from the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) for her commitment to growing small businesses across the nation and advancing U.S. critical technologies and national security. Rep. Kim serves on the House Financial Services Committee and was Ranking Member of the House Small Business Subcommittee on  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: This Funding Will Be Used By Law Enforcement Agencies To Hire More Officers, Purchase Essential Equipment, And Invest In Officer Mental Health Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced nearly one million dollars in federal funding for law enforcement agencies across Nevada to help them hire more officers, purchase essential equipment, and invest in officer mental health. The fun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration issued the following news: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hosted the inaugural SAMHSA Trailblazers in Advancing Recovery (STAR) Awards, honoring recovery champions from across the nation, including leaders with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use conditions, youth and family members. The STAR Awards also rec  more

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Amanda Rubalcava For most, spending nine months tracking elephants through Sri Lankan landscapes, monitoring their interactions with humans and documenting their behavior sounds like a wildlife lover's dream come true. For UC San Diego doctoral student Sateesh Venkatesh, this will soon be reality. Venkatesh, who is pursuing his doctorate in the School of Biological Sciences, has been  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration announced an award of $675,000 to Enhancing and Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits and Communities in Minot, N.D. This award will help construct a regional processing facility for local foods, providing classrooms, kitchen facilities, warehouse space and more in Baldwin, N.D. The grant is expected to create 47 jobs and generate $1.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Semiconductor Industry Association issued the following statement on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer applauding the first finalized agreement to allocate incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act. The agreement between Polar Semiconductor and the U.S. Department of Commerce will support the expansion of Polar's chip production capabilities in Minnesota.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Summary: Task order supports the development and integration of cutting-edge sensor data processing, analytics, and visualization platforms. First under a five-year, $215M Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. * * * EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Space Systems Command's (SSC) Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Tools, Applications, and P  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: Award-winning ESPN journalist Katie Barnes '13 will visit St. Olaf College October 8 and 9 to participate in a series of conversations focused on LGBTQIA+ people's participation in sports. The events are part of the third annual Grose Lecture Series, which aims to amplify voices and issues that are important to the LGBTQIA+ community. Hosted by the Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion, the series will kick off on   more

STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Physician researcher and educator Dr. Joe Verghese joins the RSOM * * * Joe Verghese, MBBS, MD, MS, has been named Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University. Appointed by Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Dean of the RSOM, Dr. Verghese is a nationally recognized expert in the areas of gait and   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Tech Mahindra's Populii is recognized for transforming the crowdsourcing ecosystem by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and a global community of gig workers to deliver scalable and flexible solutions across industries. * * * Frost & Sullivan rece  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced a grant totaling $1,272,322 has been awarded to Tarrant County College (TCC) to support workforce training and help businesses upskill their new or incumbent workforce. Through this grant awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), TCC will provide customized training for more than 630 new and incumbent employees of Cummings Electrical for high-dem  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Cancer Research Institute issued the following news: NEW YORK, NY and HOUSTON, TX -- The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) is proud to announce a new collaboration with the Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) to fund a CRI Clinic & Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) investigator specifically for immunologists and cancer researchers who are pursuing innovative kidney cancer research. CLIP grants are designed to support preclinical and translational research aimed at o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Humane Society of the United States issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today the Humane Society of the United States honored U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Mark Warner as the Humane Horsemen of the Year for 2023. This annual award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to protecting American equines. Senators Crapo and Warner have been stalwart champions in the fight to end the cruel practice of horse "soring," where   more

SIXTH OF OCTOBER, Egypt, Sept. 25 -- The Confederation of African Football issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: With only a few days to kick-off, the Confederation Africaine de Football ("CAF") has unveiled the official poster of the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup 2024 Final. The match isw scheduled on Friday, 27 September 2024 at 21h00 Local Time (18h00 GMT). The TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup will be contested by TotalEnergies CAF Champions League champions, Al Ahly SC as well as   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: NOAA Fisheries has selected Dr. Trika Gerard to serve as deputy director for the Southeast Fisheries Science Center. The center provides the scientific advice and data needed to effectively manage the living marine resources of the Southeast region and Atlantic high seas. "I am proud to welcome Trika into this position," said Clay Porch, director of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center. "S  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The NMMA announced today the induction of two industry veterans into the NMMA Hall of Fame, its most prestigious honor. Steve Potts, founder and CEO of Scout Boats and Mark Schwabero, retired Chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation, will be presented with the 2024 NMMA Hall of Fame Award during the sold-out International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IB  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Rachel Raiyani Marianas Fernandez (John R. Lewis '25, sociology and legal studies) wakes up at 6 a.m. most mornings. Twenty-four is not enough hours of the day for Fernandez's schedule. As a full-time student, she juggles her academic commitments with her role as a Chancellor's Undergraduate Internship Program (CUIP) intern for the C9/John R. Lewis College Co-Curriculars Program and  more

FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news on Sept. 23, 2024: UIW running back Dekalon Taylor, UIW linebacker Mister Williams, and McNeese linebacker Cody Smith are the winners of the Jersey Mike's Southland Conference's football weekly awards for the fourth week of the season, as announced by the conference office Monday. Offensive Player of the Week: DeKalon Taylor, UIW - RB - Jr. - Longview, Texas (Longview HS) DeKalon Taylor had himself a night, rushing   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 24 -- The Universities of Wisconsin issued the following news: * * * Award honors staff at UW-La Crosse, UW-Platteville, UW-Stout for work supporting UWs mission * * * The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UWs highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The 2024 recipients will be honore  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news: UKRI's Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)'s World Class Labs programme is supporting the upgrade of the UK's creative and heritage facilities. This funding has helped build the SHIFT (Shared Hub for Immersive Future Technologies) lab at the University of Greenwich. It delivers state-of-the-art collaborative co-production facilities for creative and cultural research. Professor Andrew Knight-Hill, Profe  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: In 2022, researchers from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences and the University of North Texas Health Science Center published findings from a pilot trial of a mobile application to help reduce drinking among adults experiencing homelessness. Now, with funding from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the team will deploy a field test of the app's efficacy with 600 par  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Pharmacopeia, an organization that says it focuses on building trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines, issued the following news release: For the third consecutive year, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) proudly served as site host for the BioHealth Capital Region Forum and Investor Conference (September 17-18, 2024), which promotes discussion and collaboration to expand the region's biotechnology and biomanufacturing capabilities and grow an eco  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW study uses genetic modifications to get cells from different species to stick to one another * * * Genetically modifying cells from different species allows them to adhere to one another and grow together, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers reported in a new study. Their findings, published in Cell Stem Cell, could bring researchers closer to generatin  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 24 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn how to work with U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contracting Tuesday, Oct. 1. Sarah Mikesell Growney and Eric Weisman will discuss the subject during a Wyoming APEX Accelerator "Lunch and Learn" webinar titled "The Pros, Cons and Hows of Working With GSA Contracting" from noon-1 p.m. To register, go here. Registration is free. Wyoming AP  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: Twenty-two-month-old Wyatt Clayton was born weighing 3 pounds, 9 ounces, spending six weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit and enduring 10 infections requiring hospitalization -- all while his family searched for answers. He was finally diagnosed with a rare disorder called MIRAGE syndrome (myelodysplasia, infections, restricted growth, adrenal insufficiency, genital phenotyp  more

CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Army War College issued the following news: By Robert D. Martin II, USAWC PAO A heartwarming ceremony took place on Sept. 18 at the Army Heritage and Education Center to recognize the bravery and dedication of four Vietnam War veterans. They were awarded the Bronze Star with Valor for their extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations in the Republic of Vietnam from Sept. 6-7, 1968. The event honored 1st Lt. Robert Fonzino,  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The West Virginia Board of Education issued the following news: The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) congratulate three state elementary schools recently named as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. These schools are selected based on overall academic performance as measured by state assessments. The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are: Pleasant Val  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 25 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2024: On Thursday night, the Potter College of Arts & Letters (PCAL) hosted Pulitzer-winning playwright, author, and Tony-winning musician, Quiara Alegria Hudes, as part of their Cultural Enhancement Series. Students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and community members flocked to the DSU Auditorium at 7 PM to gain insight and knowledge into the world of writing. Some attendees even  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * 2024 Quad Leaders' Summit On September 21, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. hosted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in Wilmington, Delaware, for the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit. The Quad was established to be a global force for good. This year, the Quad is proudly executing tangible projects that benefit par  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * Quad Countries Launch Cancer Moonshot Initiative to Reduce the Burden of Cancer in the Indo-Pacific Today, the United States, Australia, India, and Japan are launching a groundbreaking effort to help end cancer as we know it in the Indo-Pacific, starting with cervical cancer, a largely preventable disease that continues to be a major health crisis in the region, and laying the groundwork to address other   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Taking Action to Support Auto Workers and Manufacturers, Including in Michigan - In Detroit, the White House will convene the Michigan Workforce Hub to announce new commitments to support the auto workforce and increase capital access for auto suppliers The American auto industry has driven the U.S. manufacturing base for generations, and the Biden-Harris Administration is ensuring that  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The Construction Management Association of America issued the following news release: The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) is excited to announce the winners of its 2024 Industry Excellence Honors. CMAA's Award Program recognizes excellence in construction management practice and honors companies and individuals each year based on merit. A panel of judges reviews each nomination carefully and chooses the best candidate(s) in each category. CM  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * The presentation took place on Sept. 18 at the Statehouse with Lee's family members and friends in attendance. * The Order of the Palmetto, which was established by Gov. John C. West in 1971, is South Carolina's highest civilian honor and recognizes lifetime achievements and contributions that have significantly benefited the state. * * * COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - S.C. Governor Henry M  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The New York State Wastewater Surveillance Network, which began as a pilot project led by Syracuse University faculty member David Larsen in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, will soon support communities nationwide--and potentially around the globe--to detect and minimize the spread of infectious diseases. The network's expanded reach is the result of its recent designation as a Centers for Disease Control a  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: The state of West Virginia ranks at or near the bottom of most health ranking categories with the highest (by far) drug overdose death rate and the second highest rate of all-cause mortality in the nation. Despite these alarming figures, West Virginia is also one of the states with the fewest clinical trials - an essential tool for the advancement of  more