LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 26 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Fall is here, and along with the arrival of multihued leaves and cooler temperatures, is the latest issue of Queue, featuring the women of Emilia Perez: Karla Sofia Gascon, Zoe Saldana, and Selena Gomez, photographed by Ruven Afanador. The trio has been taking the cinematic world by storm since they, alongside co-star Adriana Paz, were bestowed with the Best Actress award upon their   more

FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release: * * * Top 35 finishers earn place on the Corebridge Financial Team at the 2025 Senior PGA Championship * * * SUNRIVER, Oregon (Sept. 24, 2024) - The 2024 Senior PGA Professional Championship heads to Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon, this week as 264 of the top PGA of America Golf Professionals 50 years of age and older will compete for the Leo Fraser Trophy. The Senior PGA Profe  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: 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, competing against Airmen from across the Air Force. "I was shocked, to say the le  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: In the U.S., just over 21% of the undergraduate student body identified as Hispanic in 2021. Nearly 63% of those students were enrolled at Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs).* Despite representing only a small portion of the nation's public and private institutions of higher education, HSIs produce key STEM research. These institutions have made great strides in advancing STEM education for the  more

LEAWOOD, Kansas, Sept. 25 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: PHOENIX, AZ -- The American Academy of Family Physicians today presented seven prestigious awards to family physicians for their exceptional contributions to family medicine, their patients and their communities. The recipients were recognized at the AAFP's annual Congress of Delegates. Marjorie J. Heier, MD, FAAFP, received the AAFP's Humanitarian Award for her work as   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations issued the following news release: The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) is pleased to announce it has been named a recipient of a new five-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation's Health or National Pa  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 26 -- 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. 25, 2024: * * * AddSecure leads the European fleet management services industry with its innovative transport solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence and a strong software-as-a-service model to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. * * * Frost   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Get to know Airman of the Month Senior Airman Devon Jacobson, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman. Jacobson was nominated for the award because of his vigilance and effort during an incident where he administered care to a distraught individual. He also ensures the safety of Airmen and their families around base. Where are you from? I am from Swansboro, North Carolina. Why d  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: American Jewish Committee (AJC) tonight honored Tal Becker, a veteran peace negotiator and legal advisor to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for his tireless efforts to strengthen and safeguard the Jewish homeland in the community of nations, as well as his steadfast commitment to peace in the Middle East. The Madeline and Bruce Ramer Award for Diplomatic Excellence was presente  more

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 26 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Alfred University alumnus Lucas Greiner, who earned a master's degree in glass science engineering in spring of 2024, placed second in the prestigious Oldfield Award competition, sponsored annually by the Society of Glass Technology in recognition of students' theses and research projects. The Oldfield Award honors excellence in students' undergraduate project theses and taught master's theses. It is open to stu  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 25 -- American Airlines issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * * Starting Sept. 24, customers will be able to earn AAdvantage miles on both domestic and international flights operated by JetSMART. * Customers will be able to enroll in AAdvantage for free at aa.com or JetSMART.com. * Later this year, AAdvantage members will also be able to use miles to redeem for travel on JetSMART-operated flights. * * * FORT WORTH, Texas, and SANTIAGO, Chile - American  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * New American Climate Corps partnership between AmeriCorps and EPA will advance environmental justice while preparing young people for good-paying environmental justice careers. * * * AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, today joined the Environmental Protection Agency in announcing Environmental Justice Climate Corps - a new partnership to engage hundreds of young Am  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 26 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Emily Evans Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host the Distinguished Alumni Awards Breakfast at 9 a.m. CST in the Morgan University Center Ballroom on Saturday, Oct. 26, as part of the university's Homecoming activities. The event will honor the 2024 APSU Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients. "The achievements of these alumni showcase the diverse and meaningful student experiences at Austin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news release: On July 12, 2023, President Renfroe initiated a national-level grievance related to the theft of letter carrier wages by cybercriminals who were able to access the USPS Human Resources website, LiteBlue. The issue in this case involved incidents that occurred in late 2022 and early 2023. Hundreds of postal employees, which included letter carriers, fell victim to hackers who were able to acces  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * READY Grants to Grow is making $9 million available for projects that will build individual, organizational and/or community capacity to help the region's most underserved areas and populations create positive change. * * * Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the launch of READY Grants to Grow, a new, $9 million funding opportunity that will award gran  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Saw Wai Hla was named the Science Breakthrough of the Year winner in the physical sciences category for the prestigious Falling Walls award * * * The German Falling Walls Foundation is recognizing Hla for using a new X-ray capability in a way that could be widely applied in environmental and medical research and the development of batt  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- Ashland University issued the following news: Ted Ginn, Sr., coach of the state champion football and track and field teams at Glenville High School and director of the Ginn Academy, will be the featured speaker at Ashland University's Gordon E. Heffern Lecture on Christian Ethics in Business on Monday, Oct. 14, at the John C. Myers Convocation Center (638 Jefferson St.). Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for the event, with the program starting at 12:05 p.m. It is open to the  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 26 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Fredrikson shareholder Natasha Townes Robinson received the Hennepin County Bar Association's (HCBA) 2024 Excellence Award for Mentoring in the Profession. She was among seven attorney members honored for their service to the local legal community, legal profession and association. The awards will be presented at the HCBA Judges Social on Wednesday, October 9. Recipients will be profiled in the Henn  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: Lt. Col. Charles Whittlesey, who commanded the famed Lost Battalion of World War I, is the subject of the latest graphic novel in the Association of the U.S. Army's series on recipients of the nation's highest award for valor. Medal of Honor: Charles Whittlesey tells of how Whittlesey led more than 500 men in an advance against the German line during the Meuse-Argonne offen  more

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Sept. 26 -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Winners to be crowned on Wednesday, November 20 at The Hordern Pavilion * Royel Otis leads with a massive eight nominations * Dom Dolla scores six nominations * Angie McMahon and Kylie Minogue claim five nominations * 3%, Amy Shark, RUFUS DU SOL, The Kid LAROI, Tones And I and Troye Sivan each land four nominations * Confidence Man, FISHER, Mildlife, Miss Kaninna, SPEED a  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * Independent Study Proves Event is Economically Crucial for Tourism Industry, Local Businesses, and Job Growth * * * CHICAGO, IL - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant impact for the Chicagoland region, with the 2023 race contributing a record-breaking $547 million (PDF) to the city's economy, a 42% increase from the $386 million   more

LONDON, England, Sept. 26 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: BFI Distribution announces the acquisition, from German sales agent The Match Factory, of Architecton (2024), written and directed by Victor Kossakovsky (Gunda, Aquarela) for theatrical release in the UK and Ireland. The film, which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey through the building materials concrete and stone, had its world premiere at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival, where  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: The Department of the Interior today announced more than $9.9 million in fiscal year 2024 funding from President Biden's Investing in America agenda to address dangerous and polluting abandoned mine lands (AML), creating good-paying, family-sustaining jobs, and catalyzing economic opportunity in Colorado. Today's award comes during Climate Week as the Biden-Harris administration continues demonstratin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * New partnership between EPA and AmeriCorps announced during Climate Week NYC will expand pathways into environmental justice careers as part of President Biden's American Climate Corps * * * Today, September 25, in commemoration of Climate Week NYC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps announced the Environmental Justice Climate Corps, a new partnership launched as part of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Includes an anticipated $11.5 million for the first workforce development awardees to address critical U.S. job and skill gaps across semiconductor research, design, manufacturing, and production Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the launch of the National Semiconductor Technology Center's (NSTC) Workforce Center of Excellence (WCoE), making a decisive step toward solving one of the most p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced the Secure School Buses Act to ensure school bus manufacturers tied to foreign entities and countries of concern, including the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), do not receive federal funding: "Under current law, federal funding for public transit is banned from going to c  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 26 -- The California Department of Water Resources issued the following news release: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding $1.4 million in funding for nine emergency response agencies across the state to increase their ability to respond to flood events. This funding will help put resources in the hands of local first responders tasked with protecting our communities. California continues to adapt to an increase in extreme weather, with swings from   more

LETHBRIDGE, Canada, Sept. 25 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: * * * Giving a voice to at-risk youth through the powerful medium of theatre, accomplished Canadian playwright Chelsea Woolley (BA/BEd '14) has been named the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association's 2024 Young Alumni Award. * * * "Chelsea Woolley's ascension as one of the strongest writers in Canadian theatre is testament to her skill, talent and unwavering commitment to tell these difficult, powerf  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced eight Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for education and research programs, facility construction and renovations, and he  more

CARDIFF, Wales, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Cardiff University issued the following news: Academics at Cardiff University have kicked off new research about sustainability in sport by seeking the views of Dragons RFC supporters. Fans who attended home games last season and the recent home match against the Ospreys have been asked to complete an online survey about their transport choices. The interdisciplinary project will also involve stakeholder workshops with external partners to help researchers  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced more than $176 million in funding to support 48 public health partners to strengthen the public health system in the United States. This funding enables these partners to support state, local, and territorial health departments, tribal organizations, academic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following news: The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of a continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). Currently, the Commun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Challenger Center, an organization that engages students and teachers in hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities that strengthen knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, 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 th  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: Clark Atlanta University (CAU) will welcome U.S. Department of Labor, Acting Secretary Julie Su for an event this Wednesday, September 25, from 1:00-2:30 PM ET at the Thomas W. Cole, Jr., Research Center For Science And Technology Exhibition Hall on the Clark Atlanta University campus. This visit by the Hon. Julie Su is a pivotal moment for CAU's new Labor Institute, the Institute for the Advancement of Black Str  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 23 -- The Clemson University's Cooperative Extension issued the following news: Clemson University and Johnson Controls announced today the establishment of the Johnson Controls Building Analytics for Sustainability and Health Center with a nearly $3 million commitment from Johnson Controls and its foundation to fund the Center, student scholarships and smart building research. This development positions Johnson Controls as a strategic corporate partner, which bui  more

BROOKFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * The "Zoo and Aquarium Radiology Database" Aims to Break Boundaries of Understanding the Unique Anatomy of Species from Rhinos to Dolphins * * * CHICAGO - Seven zoos and aquariums across the country have come together to create a pioneering digital repository of diagnostic images, such as radiographs, CT scans and MRIs, to solve an ongoing challenge for zoological veterinarians   more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Colorado-based Solid Power, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLDP), an industry-leading developer of next-generation all-solid-state battery technology, plans to expand its presence in the state. "We are thrilled that Solid Power will continue  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Want cutting-edge coverage of one of the most impactful issues of our time? Explore work created by CJS faculty, alumni and students. * * * Podcasts Podcast: Toxic Labor - Futuro Investigates The audio documentary for Toxic Labor, a multiple award-winning investigation between The Center for Public Integrity and Columbia Journalism Investigations. Climate Change Pushes Auto Industry Int  more

ATHENS, West Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Concord Esports brought home a win at the HUE Invitational 2024 hosted by Harrisburg University on September 20-22. The event is a three-day tournament with 12 collegiate teams. The first two days are broken up into pool play where each team must play each other once. From there the top four teams with the best record will move to Championship Sunday. The four teams that qualified for Sunday were Maryvill  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Sept. 23, 2024, entitled "Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 3 of 4) * * * Public's Role in Naming Ships Members of the public are sometimes interested in having Navy ships named for their own states or cities, for earlier U.S. Navy ships (particularly those on which they or their relatives served), for battles in which they or their relatives partici  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today noted the passing of Memphis native and longtime civil rights and labor leader Bill Lucy, who passed Tuesday at the age of 90. Bill Lucy served for 38 years as the international Secretary-Treasurer of AFSCME and co-founded the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: "Bill Lucy was a hugely influential trade unionist and leade  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, the DCCC released its first TV ad in the race for Ohio's 13th Congressional District, "Facts," highlighting Kevin Coughlin's lengthy history as a corrupt and shady politician. Coughlin's political career has been riddled with ethics investigations and accusations of corruption. When he ran for Stow Municipal Court Clerk, he faced calls for an ethics investigation   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $203 million in grants through the Senior Community Service Employment Program to provide training and career services to low-income older individuals who are seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce. The department's Employment and Training Administration awarded $194 million to 19 national nonprofit organiza  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Funding supports disaster-relief employment, workforce training * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $7.4 million to support continued disaster-relief employment and workforce training for California residents affected by severe winter storms that occurred in late 2022 and early 2023. On April 13, 2023,   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 25 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release: Missouri's eight 2024 Gold Star Schools have also been recognized as U.S. Department of Education (USED) National Blue Ribbon Schools. The National Blue Ribbon Schools program recognizes individual schools for either their outstanding academic achievement (top 15 percent in the state based on English and mathematics assessment scores and graduation rates) or the  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- Emory University issued the following news release: The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $1.6 million, four-year R01 grant to the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to investigate the role of Alzheimer's Special Care Units in reducing racial and ethnic disparities in dementia care within nursing homes. Grant director and associate professor Huiwen Xu, PhD, MHA, says that despite the benefits of Special Care Units in improving health   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, Sept. 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 43 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners across 20 states and the District of Columbia, recognizing their achievements in the design, manufacture, promotion, selection and use of cleaners, detergents and other products with safer chemicals. The Safer Choice program and label help consumers and purchasers at  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Winners helped consumers access products with safer ingredients and showed leadership in green chemistry and sustainable packaging * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced this year's Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners based or operating in Oregon and Washington, recognizing their achievements in the design, manufacture, promotion, selectio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNScapv) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Today, Sept. 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is honoring 47 truck carriers and freight shippers as industry leaders in supply chain, environmental, and energy efficiency with its annual SmartWay Excellence Awards. This year's SmartWay Partner awards were announced today at a virtual award ceremony hosted by EPA with its SmartWay Partners, affiliates, key stakeholders, and media   more

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 26 -- Evangel University issued the following news release: H. Maurice Lednicky was presented with the inaugural Legacy Award in Preaching at a celebration luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 24 during the Cordas C. Burnett Center for Biblical Preaching's first annual Lectureship on Homiletics. Lednicky served as president of Central Bible College from 1980-2001 before the institution merged with Evangel University in 2013. The Legacy Award in Preaching recognizes recipient  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts Most people don't contract with professionals without checking their past performance. Since the government spends billions of dollars on contracts, it's even more important for agencies to have accurate information on whether contractors are reliable before deciding to work with them. Where do they get it? Agencies are supposed to report on contractor perfo  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kara M. Ward, a former attorney and advisor with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has joined Baker Donelson as a shareholder in its Washington, D.C., office. With more than 15 years of experience in financial services, public policy, and regulatory law, Ms. Ward concentrates her practice on providing guidance to financial institutions, fintechs, consumer advocacy groups, non-profits, and trade as  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 26 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley Hoag LLP partner Christopher Feudo is the recipient of the De Novo Center for Justice and Healing's 2024 Dr. Brenner Award. Feudo was recognized for his leadership, pro bono work and commitment to volunteerism at De Novo's annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on September 24, 2024. The Brenner Award is named in honor of Dr. Joseph H. Brenner, a psychiatrist and social justice advocate who founded De No  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Forbes has named Oklahoma State University the top online college in Oklahoma, highlighting the institution's excellence in delivering high-quality, accessible education. OSU Online offers over 20 online bachelor's degrees, including programs in agricultural leadership, sociology, fire protection and computer science, making it the premier choice for students seeking flexibility and rigorous academics. Fo  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Katherine Michelmore, associate professor of public policy at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy has been awarded the 2024 David N. Kershaw Award and Prize for her contributions as a leading scholar and educator on the social safety net, education policy, and labor economics. Professor Michelmore will be will be recognized at the upcoming 2024 As  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- ASIS International, a global community of security practitioners, issued the following news release: * * * The premier global security conference brings together leading experts in the security industry * * * Orlando, FL (24 September, 2024)--ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, opened their annual conference yesterday--Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 in Orlando. The event will continue through 25 Sep  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- George Washington University issued the following news: A new survey reveals that JD Vance is less popular than his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, just days before their vice-presidential debate. Vance's unfavorable rating has increased to 49 percent, while Walz has a more favorable view, with 40 percent of respondents expressing positive opinions of him. Below is a list of faculty experts from the George Washington University, they are available f  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Funds will support early education, child care, home health, and other home- and community-based workers. To date, the MA Repay Program has made available a total of $177.5 million in student loan repayment. * * * The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) issued $14.6 million in student loan r  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Committee's oversight hearing entitled, "Everyday Heroes: Supporting the Veteran Caregiver Community." Good morning. The Committee will come to order. I want to welcome all the witnesses to our  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: In Case You Missed It, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) was awarded the 2024 Edward R. Roybal Award for Outstanding Public Service by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO). She accepted the award at the Edward R. Roybal Legacy Celebration this week. U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and President and CEO of the Vegas Chamber of Commerce Mary Beth Sewald  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 25 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * The slate includes current shows "Radio Ambulante," "El Hilo" and "Central" as well as the development of two new co-produced podcasts * * * NEW YORK - September 24, 2024 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, and Radio Ambulante Studios (RAS), a pioneering Spanish-language podcast production company that tells the stories of Latin America and Latino communities around the world, an  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: By Conrad Duncan Five of Imperial's most exciting clean tech startups have showcased their innovative solutions for sustainability issues in New York City. As part of Imperial College London's visit to New York for Climate Week, startups led by alumni from the university's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem highlighted their work to build a climate resilient future. The event, which brought together alum  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Joseph E. Marcy, esteemed researcher, professor, mentor to many, and former department head in the Virginia Tech Department of Food Science and Technology, passed away suddenly on Aug. 26 at the age of 72. Marcy's storied career at Virginia Tech began in 1988 when he joined the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Department of Food Science and Technology as associate professor. Over the next 35 years, he became a   more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: DALLAS, Sept. 25, 2024 The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is joining with other top cardiovascular research funders around the world to support an international scientific research grant focused on women's cardiovascular health. Scientific researchers   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 26 -- The Iowa State Auditor issued the following 63-page audit report on Sept. 25, 2024, entitled "Report on Special Investigation of the Nuisance Property and Abandoned Building Forgivable Loan, Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant, Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery, and Residential and Commercial Buyout Grants Awarded to the City of Hamburg": Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents ...Page Auditor of State's Report ...3-4 Investigativ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: McLain Clutter, Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, has been named the Interim Executive Editor of the ACSA's Journal of Architectural Education (JAE). His term began September 1, 2024, and will continue through April 2026. Clutter has served on the JAE Editorial Board since 2019. "I am honored to serve in this rol  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Sept. 26 -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release: Sylvie DeLaHunt, an aerospace engineer at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been named the recipient of two prestigious awards -- the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Emerging Advocate Award and the Women in Aerospace (WIA) Initiative, Inspiration, Impact Award. Both awards recognize an early-career individual who has demonstrated te  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Sept. 26 -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release: Marissa Galfond, an engineer at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been honored with the Women in Aerospace 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award for her technical contributions and leadership in the development of a revolutionary weapon-survivability modeling and simulation software application. Each year, the Women in Aerospace (WIA) o  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Findings provide insights into the biological individuality of each human and may aid advancing personalized regenerative therapies * * * Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have mapped variation in human stem cells that explains how cells of an individual may shape a unique "developmental dance" at the molecular level, thereby controlling how the brain and b  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute issued the following news release: Congratulations to US Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) staff scientist Simon Roux, who was recently selected as the 2025 recipient of the Microbiome Data Prize by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Roux leads the Viral Genomics group within the JGI Metagenome Program, and coordinates the development of the virus and plasmid workflows for the National M  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Kavita Bala, dean of the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science (Cornell Bowers CIS), has been named the university's 17th provost, Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff announced Sept. 25. Bala's five-year appointment, approved by the Executive Committee of the Cornell Board of Trustees, will begin Jan. 1. "Kavita has done an outstanding job as dean of Cornell Bowers CIS, shepherding the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it has been awarded an estimated $113 million task order to perform aeronautical systems research, development, test and evaluation for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate (AFLCMC/WL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio over a period of five years. KBR was awarded this contract under the Department of  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Sept. 26 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: This week, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Susanne Rust was honored with the inaugural Aviram Foundation Award for Climate Journalism. The award, which recognizes excellence in reporting on the climate crisis and solutions that advance a more sustainable future, was presented by Aviram Foundation President Ziv Aviram and former President Bill Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative (CG  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release: * * * Funding supports 27 organizations serving 14 states, territories, District of Columbia * * * The Biden-Harris administration announced the award of approximately $71 million in grants to improve job quality, expand access to good jobs in critical sectors and prepare workers for good-paying jobs being created by the administration's Investing in America agenda.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The National Mining Association issued the following news release: In a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nev., the National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) will today honor outstanding achievements in mine safety, technology and reclamation. Safety The NMA's Sentinels of Safety Award recognizes coal and mineral mining operations in 10 categor  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 26 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Sci-fi fans rejoice: The annual Sturgeon Symposium at the University of Kansas is right around the corner -- and this year's conference will feature a very special guest. The event, now in its third year, will take place over two days, Oct. 24-25, both virtually and in person at the Hall Center for the Humanities. Hosted by KU's J. Wayne & Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction, this year's theme   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Vox Media issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Hosted by Ball, his brother, LiAngelo, and friends, Darren Moore and Anthony Salazar, the new season launches on October 4th, with new episodes out weekly. * * * Vox Media today announced a podcast partnership with basketball star Lonzo Ball, who will bring his sports and culture show, What an Experience, to SB Nation. Co-hosted with his brother, LiAngelo Ball, and childhood friends, Darren Moore and Anthony  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * If confirmed, Justice Blake will serve as the first woman Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court * * * Today, Governor Maura T. Healey nominated Justice Amy L. Blake to serve as the next Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court. If confirmed, Justice Blake would replace Chief Justice Mark Green, who recently retired after serving nearly 23 years   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) and four other House Democrats to reintroduce the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act, two bills that address America's child care crisis with robust investment in early learning facilities and educators. Alongside Congresswoman McClellan, these bills are also co-led b  more

WEST PLAINS, Missouri, Sept. 26 -- Missouri State University's West Plains Campus issued the following news release: * * * The number reflects a 9% increase over the 2023 fall semester. * * * A total of 1,942 students are enrolled this fall at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), according to official enrollment statistics for the 2024 fall semester released today. The number reflects a 9% increase over the 2023 fall semester. "Big smiles everywhere is how I'm describing the fee  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Jamie Crockett The Division of Research at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized team members in honor of National Research Administrator Day, Sept. 25. "It was critically important to celebrate our team as we continue to grow here at North Carolina A&T State University," said Melissa Hodge-Penn, Ed.D., interim vice chancell  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-E-0049) on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Notice of Intent of 25 Water, Owner, LLC to Submeter Electricity at 25 Water Street, New York, Located in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By notice of intent filed on January 23, 2024 (Notice of Intent), 25 Water, Owner, LLC (Owner) requests aut  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-E-0723) on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Petition of 4560 BWY Partners LLC to Submeter Electricity at 4568 Broadway, New York, Located in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on December 19, 2023 (Petition), 4560 BWY Partners LLC (Owner) requests authorization to submeter   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-E-0115) on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Notice of Intent of Bergen Owner LLC to Submeter Electricity at 323 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, Located in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By notice of intent filed on February 20, 2024 (Notice of Intent), Bergen Owner LLC (Owner) requests authoriz  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-E-0121) on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Petition of BLDG Orchard LLC to Submeter Electricity at 42-22 Orchard Street, New York, Located in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on March 1, 2024 (Petition), BLDG Orchard LLC (Owner) requests authorization to submeter electri  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: ACL's Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs is pleased to award the 2024 Expanding Outreach and Professional Training to Engage Older Adults With Behavioral Health Conditions in Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs funding opportunity to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. The total award is $3.2 million for a three-year project perio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Today the New Hampshire delegation 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. "Investments into our communities and small businesses are helping develop local economies, create more good-paying jobs, and strengthen our quality of lif  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: Providence, RI. The legal publication Corporate Counsel has recognized Nixon Peabody Chief Talent Officer Stacie B. Collier for "Talent Management" as part of the publication's 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards. Stacie focuses on growing and enhancing the firm's legal talent, and developing and cultivating its people and distinctive culture. From joining Nixon Peabody more than 20 years  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced the award of more than $6.2 million in Department of Justice grants to assist tribal governments within the Northern District of Oklahoma. The grants were awarded by the Department's Office of Justice Programs. "This funding allows Tribal Governments with the Northern District of Oklahoma to build, support, and advanc  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 26 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Chemical biologist is one of only two OHSU scientists ever to earn Avenir Award; project targets cannabinoid receptors for opioid treatment * * * By Erik Robinson A chemical biologist at Oregon Health & Science University has become just the second researcher in the institution's history to receive a prestigious Avenir Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, known as NIDA, of the Nat  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The National Institute of Standards and Technology has awarded the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) $5.5. million to research how weather impacts urban air mobility aircraft. Operating under the umbrella of The Innovation Foundation at OSU, OAIRE received the funding in connection with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. These funds will contribute to research focused  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following SPIA Faculty Professional Updates wrap up on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Jonathan Mummolo, associate professor of politics and public affairs, was part of a team that won the Society for Political Methodology's Best Statistical Software Award. The honor recognizes individuals for developing statistical software that makes a significant research contribution. Interflex, d  more

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on Sept. 23, 2024, by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics' 23rd Annual Compliance and Ethics Institute: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Thank you for inviting me to speak at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE). The work you do at SCCE supports compliance and ethics professionals across industries. I'm so pleas  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks by Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer at the 2024 Hate Crimes Grantee Conference: * * * Thank you, Liz Ryan, for that introduction and thank you also to Director Karhlton Moore and the Bureau of Justice Assistance for putting together this week's conference. This inaugural conference has brought together grantees of the Justice Department's hate crime grants, which includes l  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Purvi Patel Albers has received the Outstanding Leadership Arts Alumnus Obelisk Award from Business Council for the Arts for her significant contributions and outstanding leadership in North Texas's arts and culture sector. An alumna of BCA's Leadership Arts Class of 2008, Albers has embodied the program's mission to cultivate arts leadership. Her impactful service on prest  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The World Resources Institute issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY (September 25, 2024) -- World Resources Institute (WRI) is proud to announce that Re-Ciclo, an innovative waste recycling project from Fortaleza, Brazil, has been awarded the grand prize for the 2023-2024 WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities. The prestigious award, presented in New York City during Climate Week NYC, recognizes transformative urban projects that advance climate solutions and foster   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) issued the following statement on H.Res. 1469 - Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan, which was voted on the House Floor today. "I voted no on H.Res. 1469 because it is nothing but political the  more

WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Late last week, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) sent a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy outlining her constituents' concerns following a fire in July that closed the Airport Road Post Office in West Chester, PA. The letter highlighted problems resulting from the closure including a lack of clear operating hours at alternate facilities s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced a major $1,151,000 National Park Service award through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants Program (ORLP) to the City of Toledo for upgrades and improvements at Rev. H.V. Savage Park. This award will increase public access to high-quality outdoor recreation and natural space in Toledo's Junction neighborhood by rehabilitating the city's oldes  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: AKRON, OH U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $1.2 million to My Community Health Center and Axesspointe Community Health Center to expand mental health and substance use disorder services for people in Ohio's 13th Congressional District. "Every American should be able to access quality, affordable mental health care, no matter whe  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 26 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Inaugural NSTC grant will prepare a diverse group of students for careers in the semiconductor field * * * Rochester Institute of Technology received funding from the National Semiconductor Technology Center's Workforce Partner Alliance for BRIDGE--the Broadening Research and Inter-Disciplinary Graduate Education for Microelectronics program. The award of nearly $1.5 million will be us  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: NEW YORK, September 25, 2024 - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced Susan Clark Livingston, partner at Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH), as the latest recipient of its 2024 Ripple of Hope Award. Livingston and the four previously announced laureates will be honored at the organization's annual Ripple of Hope Gala on December 11 in New York City. Each year, the RFK Ripple of Ho  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 26 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: * * * Four Honored with Roberts Wesleyan University Alumni Award One Honored with Northeastern Seminary Distinguished Alumni of the Year * * * Each year, we honor alumni who make a significant impact in their community and profession. The alumni chosen for these awards are recognized for their professional excellence, service to the community, and lifestyle that promotes the spirit and mission of Roberts We  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 25 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation is thrilled to unveil an extraordinary lineup of special guests who will take the stage to present, perform and honor this year's Inductees at the highly anticipated Induction Ceremony on Oct. 19, 2024, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Inductees performing include Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Currently, Entrepreneurs Can Only Write Off $5,000 In Costs When Starting A New Business A Recent Survey Found That Small Business Owners Spend An Average Of $40,000 To Get Their Businesses Off The Ground Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to provide more tax reli  more

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 26 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: The 11 Day Power Play presented Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center with a $1 million gift to fuel new, innovative cancer research. Since the first event in 2017, The 11 Day Power Play has raised $11 million, contributing $6 million to support cancer research and wellness programs at Roswell Park. Each year, the event brings the hockey community together for 11 days of non-stop   more

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: We're incredibly excited to announce that we've been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education (THE) Award for our work widening participation in the community, which we've done in collaborative partnership with IntoUniversity and University of Manchester. Salford is the 18th most deprived local authority in England, out of 317, according to the Government's latest Index of Multiple Level of Deprivatio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America's more than 34 million small businesses in President Biden's Cabinet, announced $20 million in State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants(Link is external) have been awarded to 43 state and territory international trade agencies to provide financial support to small businesses in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden's Cabinet for America's more than 34 million small businesses, announced the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) Stage Two winners. Forty-four accelerator partnerships received between $50,000 and $150,000 each to advance their work supporting small businesses an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: NY Received Two Of Just 7 Awards Across America To Jumpstart The National Semiconductor Technology Center's Workforce Partner Alliance Program Which Will Help Get Students The Hands-On Training They Need For Good-Paying Jobs At Companies Like Micron, GlobalFoundries, Corning, And Edwards Vacuum Expanding Now In Upstate NY Thanks To Schumer's CHIPS & Science Law Awards To Th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, received the Legislative Champion Award from the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE). Congressman Scott was selected by COABE due to his work to strengthen adult education and support adult learners, specifically his work to update the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). "We k  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Boston University issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Melissa L. Gilliam hears from students about their clubs, research, and career plans at event kicking off Inauguration Week * * * By Amy Laskowski BU students took over Time Out Market on Monday to nosh, sip, and get the chance to have some face time with BU President Melissa L. Gilliam. The event kicked off a week of celebratory events leading up to Gilliam's swearing-in as BU's 11th pre  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Selina Gallo-Cruz Selina Gallo-Cruz, associate professor of sociology, is the latest Maxwell School faculty member to be named an O'Hanley Faculty Scholar. She was selected in recognition of her outstanding teaching and scholarship. Gallo-Cruz will hold the title for three years and will receive financial support for her research and teaching. The designation is made possible through the O'Hanley Endowed Fund, whi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 26 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) is being honored by Lakeshore Public Media with a Champion of Early Childhood Development award for his efforts to improve child care in Indiana. The Champion of Early Childhood Development award is awarded to those who have significantly impacted early childhood education and development in the region. Charbonneau is being recognized with this award for  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Education announced an award of $500,000 to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) under the State Personnel Development Grants Program. This funding will support NDDPI's Grad 701 initiative, which aims to close graduation gaps, improve support systems, and boost outcomes for all students. *** Original text here: https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-relea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, announced the U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding Polar Semiconductor $123 million in federal funding as part of the CHIPS and Science Act to expand its Bloomington manufacturing facility. Polar is the first company in the country to move from a preliminary agreement to the award stage. The funding will go toward exp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that Mascoma Community Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mascoma Bank of Leba  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today applauded New Hampshire's $500,000 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) award through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), a record amount for the Granite State. The award is part of $20 mill  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: The Senate unanimously passed Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester's bipartisan legislation to honor the landmark service of the brave women who connected American and French military forces on the front lines of World War I. This legislation now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. Tester's Hello Girls Congressional Gold   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Van Ness Feldman, a law firm, issued the following news: VNF Senior Policy Advisor Mary Landrieu, participated in firm client Climeworks' US Carbon Removal Summit in New York on September 23. Discussions focused on the importance of Direct Air Capture as a critical tool in efforts to decarbonize, innovate, and spur workforce development. Climeworks, is the anchor direct air capture technology provider for Louisiana's Project Cypress, which has been awarded a contract fr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Secure School Buses Act to ensure school bus manufacturers tied to foreign entities and countries of concern, including the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), do not receive federal funding. "The Clean School Bus Program has provided school districts in Arizona and throu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: (Lebanon, NH) Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that Mascoma Community Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mascoma Bank of Lebanon  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- Sealaska Heritage Institute issued the following news release: * * * Renowned Haida artist Robert Davidson to discuss old masters, renaissance of Haida art * * * Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) will sponsor a lecture tomorrow as part of its ongoing fall series, featuring prominent voices in Indigenous knowledge, art and culture, wildlife conservation and science. The event will spotlight Robert Davidson, one of Canada's most esteemed contemporary artists and a   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts Federal agencies help fund small businesses' technology development through grants and other awards. This Q&A report looked at a pilot program that could provide more funding for small businesses to bring their technologies to the market. Since the pilot began in 2018, only the Department of Energy's Office of Science has used it. Other agencies didn't imple  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news on Sept. 25, 2024: Shawnee State University's Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program and the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) are once again joining together to provide falls prevention education to the community through a Facebook livestream series, "Fall-Free Fridays." According to the National Council on Aging, falls remain a leading cause of injury for people age 65 and older. Falls threaten older   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * The text of the following statement was released by Antonio Tajani, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Italy in his capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly. * * * 1. Introduction In today's meeting in New York, in the wake of the Summit of the Future, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: On September 24th at the Concordia Annual Summit, Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe awarded the 2024 P3 Impact Award to The Challenge Initiative. Now in its 11th year, the P3 Impact Award is a partnership between the Department of State's Office of Global Partnerships, Concordia, and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business that recognizes exemplary public-private part  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Marcin Iwanicki, an expert in cancer biology, will spend a full academic year embedded in government medical research agencies * * * Stevens cancer biology researcher Marcin Iwanicki has received a prestigious fellowship to help find common ground between biomedicine and the emerging new tools of artificial intelligence. Iwanicki, a professor of chemistry and chemical biology (CCB), wi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- The Boys and Girls Clubs of America issued the following news: * * * The Un-carrier is doubling the data for eligible P10M participants and launching a new partnership with the nation's leading after-school organization to get free internet into the hands of more students and bridge the digital divide * * * BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Sept. 25, 2024 -- Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)'s $10.7 billion Project 10Million (P10M) initiative has delivered reliable and affor  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The anticipated funding is made possible by the CHIPS and Science Act to create opportunities for thousands to join the U.S. semiconductor workforce. * * * The Texas A&M University College of Engineering has been selected as an anticipated awardee of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Workforce Partner Alliance (WFPA) program. With $1.28 million in anticipated f  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: First Lady Cecilia Abbott today congratulated the Outstanding Women in Texas Government 2024 honorees and delivered keynote remarks at the ceremony hosted by the Governor's Commission for Women and the State Agency Council in Austin. "I truly believe that women who invest in themselves and inspire change in others represent the greatest potential for growth in Texas," said First Lady Abbo  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * Selected works enhance the CMA's world-renowned collections * * * The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) announces the acquisition of three new pieces including an ancient Greek helmet, an oil painting by Dorothea Tanning, and a drypoint etching by Rembrandt van Rijn. Corinthian Helmet, Greek, c. 625-550 BCE The most familiar and long-lived ancient Greek helmet type Used by hoplite warriors fight  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Transportation Intermediaries Association issued the following news release: The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) - the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce - congratulates Levi Wick, risk manager at Bridge Logistics, Inc. in Cincinnati, for receiving the 2024 Trimester 3 Bill Tucker Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Scholarship. E  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: ALBANY, NY Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded Albany County a $549,998 grant over three years to support a project jointly administered by the Albany County Department of Mental Health and the Albany County Probation Department that aims to reduce recidivism and enhance support for individuals released from incarceration in Albany County. This a  more

EMORY, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: By Billy Chandler Pharos Resources, an organization dedicated to enhancing student success and well-being in educational institutions, is proud to announce that Travis Proffitt of Emory & Henry University has received the 2024 Pharos Lighthouse Award - Emerging Leader. The Lighthouse Awards recognize the exceptional efforts and achievements of individuals and institutions in advancing student support, engagement, a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The National Academy of Engineering issued the following news release: The Council of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has endorsed the NAE 2025 Nominating Committee's[1] recommendation of Tsu-Jae King Liu, dean and Roy W. Carlson Professor of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, to stand as the sole candidate for the NAE presidency. NAE members will vote in March 2025 to elect a new NAE president to a six-year term beginning July 1. If elected  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 26 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Education is pleased to announce that two New Hampshire schools have been recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The Bernice A. Ray Elementary School in Hanover and the Academy for Science and Design public charter school in Nashua were named to this esteemed list of schools being honored for their exemplary teaching and learning. "As New H  more

SWINDON, England, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The UK Research and Innovation posted the following news on Sept. 24, 2024: Sustained public investment in industrial biotechnology between 2010 and 2021 has led to a wide range of economic and social benefits for the UK. That's according to a report published today, titled 'Evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council's (BBSRC) investments in industrial biotechnology (IB)'. The report is writte  more

FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Logan McGrady Hail to the Victors! The University of Michigan-Flint prides itself on preparing leaders through academic excellence, student-centeredness and engaged citizenship - attributes that are on full display in the Flint & Genesee Group's 40 Under 40 awards, which features 11 UM-Flint students, alums and administrators. The biannual program "celebrates the region's brightest young talents who are  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: * * * Plants can help stabilize soil carbon levels despite rising temperatures * * * New England's forests confront multiple environmental challenges like rising temperatures due to climate change and increased atmospheric nitrogen deposits from burning fossil fuels. Scientists have previously studied the impact of both independently but for the first time researchers at the Univers  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: A new artificial intelligence model developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin paves the way for more effective and less toxic treatments and new preventive strategies in medicine. The AI model informs the design of protein-based therapies and vaccines by leveraging the underlying logic from nature's evolutionary processes. The AI advance, called EvoRank, offers a new and tangible   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT announces new songwriter in residence, expanded live-music programming, the Moody Center Concert Club, enhanced visibility for student musicians, and more * * * The University of Texas at Austin announced today a slate of new projects from Longhorn Live: the Live Music Initiative, a campuswide effort aimed to expand live music experiences on the Forty Acres while integrating the campus into Austin'  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 26 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: By Larry Isch A trio of 2012 University of the Ozarks graduates -- Tristan and Andrea (Muffuletto) Cooper of Clarksville, Ark., and Ethan Harbour of Booneville, Ark. -- have each been chosen to receive the 2024 Emerging Philanthropist Award by the University's Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement. The awards will be presented during the Ozarks Awards Ceremony, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct.  more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 25 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: Dr. Jo-Ann MacDonald, a professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island, was presented with the Association of Atlantic Universities' (AAU) 2024 Anne Marie MacKinnon Educational Leadership Award at the AAU's fall meeting held at UPEI on September 19. One of three AAU regional awards for excellence in teaching and educational leadership, the An  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 25 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Department of History will host a two-part symposium titled "The U.S. West Between World Wars" Thursday, Oct. 10. The event is free and open to the public. The first part, which will be held in Room 506 of Coe Library, is slated to take place from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The symposium's scholars will explore changes and challenges that emerged in the U.S. West between the two World   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The role will concentrate on several initiatives meant to enhance the health and safety of NFL players and is an extension of Terry's expertise and work on sport-related concussion and cumulative head impacts. * * * Douglas Terry, PhD, a neuropsychologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will work with the National Football League (NFL) as the Senior Director of Re  more

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 26 -- California State University issued the following news release: The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Vernon B. Harper Jr. to serve as president of California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), effective immediately. Harper has been serving as the university's interim president since December 2023 following the retirement of President Lynnette Zelezny. "I am honored and humbled to be entrusted to continue the stewardship of   more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- James Madison University issued the following news: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a 1998 JMU graduate, will be the featured speaker for winter commencement Dec. 14 at the Atlantic Union Bank Center. Miyares, who graduated from JMU with a bachelor's in business administration and earned a law degree from William & Mary, was elected the 48th Attorney General of Virginia in November 2021. As Attorney General, Miyares has been focused on improving pu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news: By Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Office FORT BARFOOT, Va. - The Virginia National Guard celebrated the commissioning of 13 new lieutenants at a ceremony held Sept. 15, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. The event marked the end of Officer Candidate School for the candidates enrolled in Class 66, 67A and 67B. Lt. Col. Christina Perronie, battalion commander of 183rd Regi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Caleb Stine, a postdoctoral fellow in Professor Jennifer Munson's lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and co-founder of Cairina Inc., was recently awarded a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship through Virginia Tech's LAUNCH: Center for New Ventures. The innovation award will help Stine commercialize Cairina's technology and software, which helps medical professionals provide personalized drug deliver  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Cairina Inc. co-founder Caleb Stine received a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Award that puts the company a step closer to making its research available to surgeons and oncologists. * * * Caleb Stine, a postdoctoral fellow in Professor Jennifer Munson's lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and co-founder of Cairina Inc., was recently award  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Virginia School Boards Association issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Earlier today, the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) President, Dr. Cardell Patillo, made the 20th stop on his statewide VSBA President's Roadshow in Louisa County. The visit highlighted several innovative programs and facilities within Louisa County Public Schools (LCPS). Dr. Patillo began the day at Impact Studio, a 21st-century learning space located in   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * The Battle for Liu Kang's New Era Continues with All-New Cinematic Story Expansion, Adding Kombatants Cyrax, Sektor, and Noob Saibot to Join the Fight Guest Fighters Ghostface, T-1000 Terminator, and Conan the Barbarian Arriving Later as Part of Expansion Animality Finishing Moves Available Now as Free Content Update for All Mortal Kombat 1 Players * * * Burbank,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: WATCH: Baldwin speaking on the Senate floor in support of the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) went to the U.S. Senate floor to advance her legislation to break down barriers to abortion care for women in states without access. The Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act would help offset the cost of travel-related expenses associated with traveling long distances  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Peachtree City, GA -- The U.S. Department of Education has recognized West Point Elementary School, a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school at the United States Military Academy at West Point, as one of the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. This honor is awarded to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic performance or significant prog  more

DANBURY, Connecticut, Sept. 26 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: The start of a new academic year at Western Connecticut State University brings with it a number of ceremonies and celebrations. Among them are the Entering the Gates Ceremony, which welcomes new students to campus, and the Opening Faculty Meeting, at which the university president lays out the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Also at the Opening Meeting is the announcement of t  more

GUNNISON, Colorado, Sept. 26 -- Western State Colorado University issued the following news release: A documentary filmmaker who opened the eyes of many Colorado residents to the unsavory realities hidden away in the state's capitol city has added yet another accolade to a long and growing list. Julian Rubinstein, a Filmmaker and Journalist-in-Residence at Western Colorado University, won a coveted Emmy Award for his documentary, The Holly, which explores the intersection of gang violence, poli  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) reintroduced the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act, two bills that address America's child care crisis with robust investment in early learning facilities and educators. These bills are co-led by Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Jennifer McClellan (VA-3), Brittany Pettersen (CO-7), an  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The 2024 Product Development & Management Association (PDMA) Doctoral Consortium was held at Syracuse University and was co-sponsored by the Snyder Innovation Management Center, which is housed in the Department of Marketing at the Whitman School, and by the PDMA, Leading scholars and doctoral students studying new product development and innovation management at universities in the U.S. and abroad gathered at Syrac  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Jeff Walters has dedicated much of the last 40 years to the study of red-cockaded woodpeckers, their cooperative breeding behaviors, and their habitats. Because of his research and its impact on conservation, a species once on the endangered list is now being down-listed and Walters' work has been recognized with the prestigious Golden Goose Award. "I'm a behavioral ecologist, so I study why animals do what they do," sa  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Zeamo entering an agreement with the Mayo Clinic to offer diet plans to Zeamo's corporate clients. * * * Zeamo, a corporate wellness technology platform which makes it easy and affordable for today's busy HR manager to offer engaging and all-inclusive wellness solutions, announces it has entered  more