NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement with 13 countries and the European Union on the establishment of the Minerals Security Partnership Finance Network: * * * The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Australia, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the European Union (represented by the European C  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Karen Doherty Karen Doherty, professor of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been named A&S' associate dean for faculty affairs. In this cabinet-level role, Doherty will work closely with department chairs and academic units to develop strategic faculty hiring and retention plans; assist in onboarding new faculty; develop support networks for faculty; and liaise  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians issued the following news release: The Mastership Committee and Awards Committee are pleased to announce that the Board of Regents has approved the following individuals and institutions to receive College awards and Masterships for FY 2024-25. If you would like to personally congratulate any of the new awardees or MACPs, please contact John Haefele, Administrator, Board of Regents and Governance Acti  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 27 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news: * * * Small Business Office recognized for empowering local entrepreneurs * * * The City of Albuquerque's Small Business Office (SBO) has been named the inaugural recipient of the Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Award by New Mexico IDEA, the statewide economic development professional association. The award highlights the SBO's innovative efforts to foster an entrepreneurial culture and suppo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced that it was awarded $4.15 million as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Partners Cooperative Agreement, a 5-year initiative aimed at strengthening the U.S. public health infrastructure and workforce. One of 48 public health partners nationwide, the AMA will receive funding for pr  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: Texas Tech headlines Big 12 soccer's Week 6 awards with Macy Blackburn (defensive) and Faith Nguyen (goalkeeper) as TCU's Caroline Kelly (offensive) and Arizona's Zoe Mendiola (freshman) rounded out the weekly honors. Kelly tallied three goals and six points during the week to become the first Horned Frog to earn a weekly award in the 2024 season. She started her week registering a brace  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse announced a total of $5,999,812 in federal funding for the University of Colorado at Boulder's National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT). NCWIT aims to drive systemic change in computing by increasing the representation of women and other underserved groups in rapidly advancing fields such as artificial intelligence, qu  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 27 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: Faculty members from Arkansas Tech University (ATU) in Russellville and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) have collaborated to earn $800,000 in funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop the Bolstering University Infrastructure for Leading Development in Research (BUILD) initiative. BUILD endeavors to leverage ATU and UAPB's roles in rural economic develop  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

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 25 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * * Avondale's efforts include Green Business offerings and a Sustainable Water Supply Plan. * Scottsdale's efforts include being home to AZ's first Advanced Water Treatment Facility, one of only three in the nation. * * * Salt River Project has recognized Avondale and Scottsdale as SRP Sustainable Cities for their commitment to sustainable growth while suppo  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * CXone provides a unified platform for CRM integration, Quality Management, and Interaction Analytics * * * Hoboken, N.J., September 25, 2024 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that Banco PAN, a complete digital banking and consumer platform in Brazil, has found significant improvements moving from the incumbent, on-premises solution to NICE CXone, the industry-leading cloud-nati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of the 2024 Clean School Bus Rebates Program, which will offer funding for school districts to move dirty diesel buses off their routes and transition to a cleaner school bus fleet. EPA will accept applications through January 9, 2025 and expects to award $965 million for new, zero-emission and clean school buses. The Clean Sch  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

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 26 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: Newcastle University hosted the Faraday Institution's biggest science dissemination conference to date. Attended by over 500 delegates, the Faraday Institution Conference 2024 brought together the Energy Storage community of academics, industry organisations, policymakers and funders from the UK and around the world. Based around the theme of 'The Battery Breakthrough: From Research, to Scale-up, to Manu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs' research on conditions such as spinal cord injuries and PTSD has contributed to thousands of patents for new drugs and treatments. But these patents don't always disclose federal funding as required. For example, 18% of biomedical patents we reviewed disclosed DOD support but didn't include a correct DOD award  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, issued the following news: In a new four-part podcast series of Boundaries Expression, journalist Jo Glanville talks to human rights advocates about the state of online freedom in the Islamic Republic of Iran, how it reflects on the rest of the region and the future for freedom of expression. More than two years since the Woman Life Freedom protests, the ser  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Broadway League issued the following news release: The Broadway community honors the memory of James Earl Jones, four-time nominated and two-time Tony Award(R)-winning actor and recipient of the 2017 Special Tony Award(R) for Lifetime Achievement, whose career spanned almost seven decades on Broadway. Mr. Jones passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 93. On September 26, 2024, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, applauded the unanimous Senate passage of her Rural Broadband Protection Act. The legislation now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives. The Rural Broadband Protection Act would require a more thorough vetting and verification process for internet service  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following news: The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) today awarded 357 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) with $408.2 million in Financial Assistance (FA) awards to provide financial services and products for low-income and underserved individuals and communities across America. The awards were  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 27 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Fredrikson's appellate team has been awarded the 2024 Distinguished Service Award from the Children's Law Center of Minnesota (CLC), an organization that promotes the rights and interests of Minnesota's children in the judicial, child welfare, health care and education systems. Fredrikson's team included Rick Snyder, Shantal Pai, Thomas Wheeler, and Megan Helstrom. The Distinguished Service Award is  more

PUEBLO, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- The city of Pueblo issued the following news: The Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced the winners of the eighth annual Government Experience Awards and the City of Pueblo was recognized as the fourth-place winner of Overall City Government Experience. The CDG awards recognize the achievements of states, cities and counties that have raised the bar on the experience of government services to create a better engaged constituency and a more responsive govern  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Employees at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility are very familiar with the idea of problem solving. In an often-chaotic environment like the Controlled Industrial Area, however, finding those "problems" and developing solutions for them can be a challenge. For Villiamu Kuaea, quality improvement specialist, Code 100TO, Transformation Office, finding "problems" is his specialty. "I eval  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

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- Columbia University issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Investment will support enhancements to financial aid for highest need students at the Columbia School of General Studies. * * * Columbia University and the Columbia School of General Studies (GS) have announced a $30 million investment from the University to support enhancements to financial aid for highest-need GS students and initiated planning for a dedicated residential building for the School.   more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 27 -- Compassion International issued the following news release: * * * Ministry's New Audio Brand Shortlisted for Best-in-Class Award from Transform Awards Alongside Top-Tier Global Companies * * * Compassion International is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted by The Transform Awards--North America for a best-in-class award for its new audio brand. Compassion is one of the first organizations in the charitable sector to launch an audio brand. T  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news release: * * * Traveler safety revealed as the top priority for business travelers, while rising travel costs serve as the biggest pain point, according to new report analyzing the small and midsize enterprise (SME) travel industry * * * Corporate Traveler, the flagship SME corporate travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group, and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the w  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- ASIS International, a global community of security practitioners, issued the following news release: * * * Sessions during day two of GSX focused on managing crises, building resilience, and leveraging technology for a safer future * * * Orlando, FL (25 September, 2024)--Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, the annual conference of ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, yesterday closed day two in Orlando,   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * DEC Provided $4.8 Million to Not-for-Profit Feeding New York State to Increase Food Donations, Strengthen Partnerships with Local Providers New York State's Nation-Leading Program Helps Provide Food to Hungry New Yorkers, Reduce Greenhouse Gases in Landfilled Waste Average of Two Million Pounds of Food Donations Received Each Month and Distribut  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $6.5 million in National Farmworker Jobs Program Housing Services Grants to help seven organizations in eight states ensure migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents have proper housing solutions. While seasonal and migrant farmworkers are essential to the nation's agriculture indu  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Itamar Kimchi and Sourabh Saha each received $875,000 for their pioneering work in quantum materials and fusion energy. * * * Two Georgia Tech assistant professors are among the recipients of this year's Early Career Research Program (ECRP) grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Itamar Kimchi, in the School of Physics, and Sourabh Saha, in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechani  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: Dr. Roger Lo, professor of medicine, dermatology and molecular & medical pharmacology and investigator at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, was awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate innovative strategies to prevent drug resistance in melanoma treatment and improve the effectiveness of MAPK inhibitors, a common treatment for patients with   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 27 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Award Recognizes Influential Black Men Who Lead and Promote Thriving Workplaces and Communities * * * ORLANDO, Florida, September 26, 2024--Duane Morris LLP Partner and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Joseph K. West will be recognized by ONYX Magazine as a 2024 Man of Honor. The fifth annual awards celebrate the achievements of the most influential and impactful Black men   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Zero-Emission Vehicles Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Advance New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $5.5 million available in grants for municipalities to support the installation of electric vehicle chargers, including hydrogen fuel filling station components and Level 2 and direct current fast chargers,  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * The company will move to larger premises to scale its production and further develop its prototype in preparation for the 2025 pilot. * * * Fast-growing Birmingham start-up NovNat Tech is on the move to larger premises, where they will scale their material production and further develop their novel Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) system in preparation for pilot trials at a data centre a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel today announced the winners of the agency's annual Excellence in Economic Analysis and Excellence in Engineering Awards. The Excellence in Economic Analysis Award recognizes Commission staff for outstanding economic analysis conducted in the course of their work at the FCC, while the Excellence in Engineering Award r  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: Hundreds of industry professionals and Niagara University students heard from speakers across the retail food and service sectors at the 2024 Niagara University Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit on Sept. 24. This annual summit is presented by the Holzschuh College of Business Administration. Presenters included Chelsea Schroder, director of foodservice at Circana, who discussed trends in foodser  more

BEMIDJI, Minnesota, Sept. 27 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news: * * * TU is working in six of 10 landscapes highlighted for attention by White House CEQ * * * Dr. Roger Ludeman, who served as vice president for student and public affairs at Bemidji State University from 1980-1987, has been named a 2025 Pillar of the Profession by the NASPA Foundation, a fundraising organization that advances the mission of a national association of student affairs professionals in higher   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: SIOUX FALLS, S.D. A Disaster Legal Services hotline is now available to provide legal assistance to South Dakotans impacted by this summer's severe storms and flooding. The hotline connects residents in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties with free legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney. Residents can reach the hotline at 605-444-3719   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 26 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: New York (September 25, 2024) - Futuro Studios, the original podcasts and programming division of Futuro Media, in collaboration with My Cultura, iHeartMedia's podcast network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories, present Chess Piece: The Elian Gonzalez Story, hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist Peniley Ramirez. This 10-episode series premieres on Wednesday, September 25. Following the launch, the epi  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding the State of Montana $2.7 million to expand the Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Fort Harrison. "Our nation is built upon the sacrifices of those who have served, and it is our solemn duty to honor and remember the veterans who have passed on," Gov. Gianforte said. "Each grave represe  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * NYSCA Capital Project Fund Includes Three Grant Categories, Including a First-Time Opportunity for Capital Design Grants for Arts and Culture State Previously Contributed Over $13 Million to the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Expansion - One of the First Projects to Receive $10 Million Through NYSCA's Large Capital Grant Opportunity Builds on $32 Million in NYSCA Capital Grants   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Laufey performed "From the Start" and other hits from her decorated album "Bewitched."(Photo by Arnold Turner) Grammy Award-winning artist Laufey captivated the crowd at an invite-only launch party for Syracuse University's new music business master's program at Spotify Studios in Los Angeles. Laufey performed "From the Start" and other hits from her decorated album "Bewitched" at the event Tuesday night, which als  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) named Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) a 2024 Clean Energy Champion. Grassley delivered remarks upon receiving the award at a reception celebrating the eighth annual National Clean Energy Week. Grassley accepts 2024 Clean Energy Champion award from CRES President Heather Reams. Download photos from the reception. "Energy security demands an all-the-above   more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 27 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: HOUSTON - Sept. 26, 2024 - Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP's Houston office secured an appellate court victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for Houston art studio Mix Creative Learning Center, LLC; DBA, Artmix Studio in Michel Keck v. Mix Creative Learning Center, LLC, et al., case number 23-20188. The case is a copyright and trademark dispute originally broug  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Hoda Kotb announced she's leaving NBC's "Today" show early next year after a 17-year run on the program. Kotb said she will still continue to contribute to NBC in some capacity after she leaves. She first joined the network in 1998 as a "Dateline" correspondent and by 2008, joined the fourth hour of "Today" alongside Kahie Lee Gifford. If you would like more context on this, please consider Imani M. Cheers, an asso  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation would award a Congressional Gold Medal honoring U.S. and foreign diplomats who risked their lives and careers to save Jews during the Holocaust United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today applauded Senate passage of their Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 91), a bill to honor 60 World War II-era diplomats from the United S  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 27 -- Houston Christian University issued the following news release: A new building is on the horizon at Houston Christian University (HCU) thanks to a $20 million lead gift from Sherry and Jim Smith, Sr., the largest single gift in HCU's history. The Smith Engineering, Science and Nursing Building will be an iconic multidisciplinary facility that will continue to grow and promote Houston Christian University's dedication to excellence.Named in the Smiths' honor, the mult  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The United Nations Pan American Health Organization issued the following news release: High-level health authorities of the Americas will meet from September 30 to October 4 in to participate in the 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). During the sessions of this governing body, strategies, plans, and policies will be discussed and analyzed, and priorities for technical cooperation and collaboration will be set for the coming years. The  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A new resource at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries is expanding avenues for digital storytelling, collaborative scholarship and experiential learning on campus. Studio 608, a creative space located in the Central Library, provides Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff with opportunities to explore new modes of narrative storytelling through audio. The state-of-the-art studio can be used to record intervi  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 27 -- Heart, a peer-reviewed journal from the British Cardiovascular Society that says it features cardiovascular disease, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2024 edition (Vol. 110, Issue 20): Review * Treating iron deficiency in patients with heart failure: what, why, when, how, where and who Systematic review * Associations between circulating proteins and cardiometabolic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Project aims to identify several novel antibiotic candidates to address the threat of antibiotic resistance Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-Hopens in a new tab) announced funding for the Transforming Antibiotic R&D with Generative AI to stop Emerging Threats (TARGET) project, which will use AI to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, today announced that Project Tundra, a carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) effort led by Minnkota Power Cooperative, has received an initial $4.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The funds come as part of a $350 million award Hoeven secured for the project last year, with Hoeven  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Peter Ludwig, co-founder and chief technology officer of Applied Intuition, from a Sept. 16, 2024, hearing entitled "Fielding Technology and Innovation: Industry Views on Department of Defense Acquisition": * * * Introduction Thank you Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Smith, and the distinguished Members of this Committee for holding this important hearing, and thank you for the opportunity to testi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Brian King, director of the Center for Tobacco Products at the Food and Drug Administration, from a Sept. 10, 2024, hearing entitled "Evaluating FDA Human Foods and Tobacco Programs": * * * Chair Guthrie, Ranking Member Eshoo, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you to discuss the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA or the Agency) importa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology released the following written testimony by Misty Ann Giles, director of the Department of Administration and chief operating officer for Montana, from a Sept. 10, 2024, hearing entitled "From Introduction to Implementation: A BEAD Program Progress Report." BEAD stands for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment. * * * Chair Latta, Chair Rodgers, Ranking Member Matsui, Ranking Member Pallone, an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology released the following testimony by Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of the NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association, from a Sept. 10, 2024, hearing entitled "From Introduction to Implementation: A BEAD Program Progress Report." BEAD stands for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment. * * * Chairman Latta and Ranking Member Matsui, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to testify   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Funding for more than 160 housing counseling organizations will advance the agency's goal to provide expert advice and provide pathways to homeownership * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing $48 million to increase access to housing counseling services and strengthen the nation's housing counseling workforce. Acting  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- 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 Indian Oaks Apartments LTD, Russell Management Services LLC, H.J. Russell & Company, The Russell Realty LP, and Nichole Long, (collectively "Respondents") in Fort Valley, Georgia with discrimination against a tenant because of her child's disability. Read the Charge (https://www.hud.gov/press/p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Humane Society Legislative Fund issued the following news release: Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation's leading animal protection political organization, announced its endorsement of Dave Min for election to California's 47th Congressional District. "Dave Min fought to protect animals from his seat in the California State Senate," said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. "He can continue that crucial work at the fede  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Accessible from Male by speedboat, the resort will debut the Hyatt Regency brand in the Maldives archipelago * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with SingHaiyi for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives. Located in the picturesque North Male Atoll, Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives will mark Hyatt R  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Live in Full Color is a celebration of the lifestyle brand's signature vibrant, inspiring essence * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the launch of the "Live in Full Color" creative pop-up series by Breathless Resorts & Spas, part of Hyatt's Inclusive Collection. The pop-up series, curated to reflect Breathless Resorts & Spas' vibrant and inclusive spirit, wil  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 26 -- The International Chamber of Shipping issued the following news release: * Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping and Managing Director of Grimaldi Group, awarded the '2024 Capital Link Maritime Sustainability Award' at the 14th Annual Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum. * Mr Grimaldi highlighted that best practices are not only vital for safe shipping but also pushes the industry to operate more sustainably. * Duri  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is pleased to announce the release of the Creative Accelerator Fund (CAF). As part of IAC's Bold New Changes, the Creative Accelerator Fund provides crucial support to artists with a goal of strengthening the creative workforce that composes a significant portion of Illinois' economic activity. CAF recognizes and supports the vital role that artis  more

CANTERBURY, England, Sept. 25 -- Canterbury Christ Church University issued the following news: The awards are in recognition of their outstanding achievements within their fields and their positive impact within society. Joining more than 1200 students at the University's graduation ceremonies that took place in September at Canterbury Cathedral were BAFTA award winning actress Jessica Hynes, Kent and England cricketer Tammy Beaumont MBE, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, one of the most influentia  more

CANTERBURY, England, Sept. 25 -- Canterbury Christ Church University issued the following news: The awards are in recognition of their outstanding achievements within their fields and their positive impact within society. Joining more than 1200 students at the University's graduation ceremonies that took place in September at Canterbury Cathedral were BAFTA award winning actress Jessica Hynes, Kent and England cricketer Tammy Beaumont MBE, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, one of the most influentia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services issued the following news release: Five high school students from across the country have been chosen from among thousands of award-winning poets to serve for a year as National Student Poets, the nation's highest honor for youth poets presenting original work. The National Student Poets Program (NSPP) is a partnership of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writer  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's recognition of Climate Week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is highlighting the administration's work and the impact of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in building more resilient, sustainable, and accessible transportation systems across the country. To date, more than 60,000 transportation projects are moving forward across all   more

LEHI, Utah, Sept. 25 -- NetDocuments Software, a provider of cloud-based content services and productivity platform, issued the following news release: London, 24 September 2024 - NetDocuments, the #1 trusted cloud platform for law firms, corporate legal teams and business organisations, today announced that Danish law firm IUNO has chosen NetDocuments' ndMAX to power its AI and document automation strategy. By implementing NetDocuments' platform with natively integrated AI, IUNO will be able t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 27 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Jason Goode, partner in Alston & Bird's Investment Funds Group, has been appointed chair-elect of the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) for 2025. He has previously received the IPA's Outstanding Service Award in 2021. For almost four decades, the IPA has served as the leading industry voice for alternative investments by hosting innovative events and conferences, offering world-class network  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) applauded Senate passage of their Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 91), a bill to honor 60 World War II-era diplomats from the United States and around the world who risked their careers and, in many instances, their lives to save others during the Holocaust. The Hagerty-Kaine legislation would posthumously award a  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Kansas Department of Commerce a $450,000 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant for potential or current exporting businesses in Kansas. These funds will further elevate the state's robust export sector, which hit an all-time high of $14.08 billion in 2023. "The production and expo  more

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: By Meghan O'Toole The Tailor's Daughter is a new novel by Associate Professor of Spanish, Emerita, Lois Baer Barr inspired by the lives of her mother's Eastern European Jewish family living over their tailor shop in Louisville, Kentucky. The novel begins in 1920 and ends with the outbreak of World War II. "It's really about immigrants making their way together," Barr said. "It's about how families from  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is proud to announce that its President and Executive Director, Damon Hewitt, accepted the Privacy Champion Award on behalf of the Lawyers' Committee at Electronic Privacy Information Center's (EPIC) 2024 Champions of Freedom Awards dinner. This recognition highlights the organization's leadership on digital justice issues at the critical  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Marquette University's "In Defense of Water" project has received its third grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, worth $4.2 million, to continue developing novel, sustainable technologies to protect human health and the environment, treat sewage, and provide clean drinking water and a framework for emergency response to water contamination. The partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engine  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Lucy McBath (GA-07) received recognition for her outstanding public service by being named the Best Congressional Office for Constituent Service, the first winner from the state of Georgia. McBath's office provides neighbors with federal agency casework assistance and has yielded positive outcomes that have been shared by neighbors, garnered more than 6 million views on social media, an  more

MESA, Arizona, Sept. 27 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: Richard Daniel, Ph.D., Mesa Community College president, was honored by the Pete C. Garcia Victoria Foundation with the Dr. Loui Olivas Distinguished Leadership in Higher Education Award on Sept. 25, 2024, at the Helios Education Foundation, 4747 N. 32nd St. Phoenix. The award is named after Dr. Loui Olivas, a celebrated Professor Emeritus from Arizona State University and current Pete C. Victoria Foundation p  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association issued the following news release: * * * Award will be presented at ASHA's December Convention * * * Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, an advocate for persons who stutter and a former college basketball national champion who went on to play in the National Basketball Association, will be honored with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) Annie Glenn Award at the organization's convention in Seattle, W  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The innovations map the ocean floor and the brain, prevent heat stroke and cognitive injury, expand AI processing and quantum system capabilities, and introduce new fabrication approaches. * * * By Kylie Foy, MIT Lincoln Laboratory Fifteen technologies developed either wholly or in part by MIT Lincoln Laboratory have been named recipients of 2024 R&D 100 Awards. The awa  more

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 26 [Category: Science] (TNSres) -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: Police encounters do deter young offenders. The more often the police detect them, the more risk-aware they become, and the more likely they are to abstain from criminal activities. However, this is not equally true for all adolescents, but particularly for young people with low morals. These are the results of a recently published study led by Florian Kaiser, a researcher at the Max Plan  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: With transformational research and a prestigious National Science Foundation award, Mississippi State's Jun Wang develops new methods for the construction industry to utilize human-robot interactions in its practices. An assistant professor in MSU's Bagley College of Engineering and the Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Wang now can take her research even further a  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2024: Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller today announced the 2024 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service, recognizing team members across state government for their commitment to providing the highest levels of service to North Dakota. "Team North Dakota members continue to excel in serving our state's citizens and delivering on our shared purpose: to Empower People,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release: NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, and National Board of Directors member, Robin Williams released the following statement on the passing of William "Bill" Lucy. With profound sadness, we honor the remarkable life and legacy of William "Bill" Lucy, a true champion of the labor movement and a steadfast advocate for social justice. For over four decades, Bill dedicated himself to uplifting workers'  more

HARLEM, New York, Sept. 25 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release: Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) today announced this year's Triumph Awards recipients will include ten-time Grammy Award winning musician Gladys Knight, two-time Oscar Award winning actor Robert De Niro, nine-time Grammy Award winning musician Wynton Marsalis. This signature event will simultaneously serve as a 70th birthday celebration for Rev. Sharpton and his legacy in fighting  more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept. 27 -- The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium issued the following news: The Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) and its National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium has received a $33,600 grant award from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' Resource Enhancement and Protection Conservation Education Program (REAP CEP). Funding will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the William Woodward Mississippi River Center's "Prairie and F  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 26 -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following statement: Looking for tax efficient retirement income planning training? Try putting on your goggles and entering the metaverse. That's where Nationwide, in partnership with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, created an award-winning immersive seminar to help financial professionals gain knowledge about this important topic in a whole new way. Nationwide was honored for this effort with Financial Planning Magazine's   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Administration issued the following news release: * * * Award recognizes latest upgrade to NC electronic Vendor Portal * * * The NC Department of Administration last night was presented the 2024 Innovation in State Government: Modernization Award at the National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA) annual conference. The department was honored for its recent upgrade to the NC electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: A team lead by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility has completed the newest version of electronic crew boards. The crew boards became available to all four public shipyards as of Aug. 30, 2024. According to Seth Zwiefelhofer, digital transformation process manager, Code 900DX, Digital Transformation, this two-year effort was aimed at creating a one-stop-shop interface within Execution Pr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- PBS issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Today, PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced the results of the recent PBS Board election, in which five individuals were elected to serve three-year terms as Professional Directors on the Board. Shae Hopkins, Executive Director & CEO of KET (Kentucky Educational Television); Amy Shaw, President and CEO of Nine PBS; Jayme Swain, President and CEO of VPM and the Virginia Foundation for Public Media;  more

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will present two distinguished speakers this Fall as part of its new Border Voices Lecture Series, providing various audiences with enriching educational opportunities. Both events are sponsored by a generous grant from Humanities Texas and are free and open to the public. An enlightening panel, "Capt  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * State Approves Match of Taxpayer Savings Generated Through the Implementation of Nassau County-Led Shared Service Project Funding Provided Through County-Wide Shared Services Initiative Secretary Mosley: "When local governments find efficiencies through shared services it shows they care about protecting taxpayers." * * * The New York Department of State today announced  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The University of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Ethics Lecture Series will feature Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times and bestselling author, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The lecture, which will be in the Dicus Family Auditorium, 1111 Capitol Federal Hall, is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Roose, an award-winning columnist, writes about technolo  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 27 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: Hannah Christian, the director of career services at Northwest Missouri State University, is the recipient of this year's Fred Von Behren Good Citizen Award presented Sept. 19 by the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet. The Fred Von Behren Good Citizen Award is given to any individual in the community, based on their involvement in volunteerism, dedication and leaders  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the winners of the Safety Excellence Awards, the Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Awards and the James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year Award during a lunch session of the 2024 Legislative & Policy Forum. "Safety is a cornerstone of our industry," said NSSGA President & CEO Michael  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has announced the recipients of its Environmental Excellence Awards and the winner of the 2024 Environmental Leadership Award. The Excellence Awards recognize operations that demonstrate a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls and systems. NSSGA recognized 9 Gold, 10 Silver and 99 Bronze enviro  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA) as a ROCK Star Award winner at the annual NSSGA Legislative & Policy Forum. He was honored with the award in recognition of his work championing aggregates industry policy issues on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies. "Rep. Carbajal's friendship and leadership in Washington  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * ITHS and OHSU's OCTRI, with their affiliated primary care practice-based research networks, WPRN and ORPRN, will make up new northwest Research Hub * * * The National Institutes of Health has announced a significant award to create a primary care research hub for research-to-clinic connectivity in the Pacific Northwest. The vision is to accelerate research advancement for adoption int  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- 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 (OSMRE) has awarded the 2024 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards to Navajo Transitional Energy Company LLC, of New Mexico, and Black Mesa Pipeline LLC, of Arizona, in recognition of exemplary results in returning a site to productive use after completion of coal mining. "It  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 27 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Program aims to increase PA workforce across state * * * OKLAHOMA CITY - Physician associate students from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences campus are embarking on three-month rotations in rural primary care clinics that integrate mental health services into their practices. The initiative aims to grow the PA workforce across rural Oklahoma and equip them with skills to address mental   more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: The University of Lynchburg has received an estate gift from Ann Montgomery Moses '51 in the amount of $118,955. The gift was designated to the Riley B. and Kate Walker Montgomery Scholarship Fund, established in 2004 by Moses and her brother, Dr. C. Hunter Montgomery '47. The scholarship fund was created "to honor the memory of their parents and to perpetuate the Montgomery family's interest in and support  more

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- De Montfort University issued the following news: A Professor of British Cinema and prominent researcher is celebrating 50 years as a member of academic staff at DMU. Steve Chibnall made his first foray into teaching at DMU's precursor, Leicester Polytechnic, in 1974 when he joined a small band of sociologists teaching on various degree courses. Since then, Steve has published and contributed to many books, numerous research papers and taught thousands  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A surgical robot capable of performing an entire surgery without human intervention: That's the goal of a landmark, multi-institution project being led by a Vanderbilt engineer that recently received an award up to $12 million in funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Robert Webster and his team set up the surgical robot for a suturing experiment. Robert J. Webster, the Richard   more

CHISLEHURST, England, Sept. 26 -- Ravensbourne University London issued the following news: By Victoria Fenton Ravensbourne University London is excited to announce its participation in the prestigious 'Accelerate' programme, run by Open City. This new collaboration sees Ravensbourne join the ranks of other leading institutions in architectural education in supporting this landmark initiative, which aims to widen access to architectural and built environment education. Accelerate is an award  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, issued the following news release: AASA, The School Superintendents Association, in partnership with the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), is proud to announce the inaugural Excellence in Family Engagement Award. This prestigious award will recognize superintendents who have implemented exemplary best practices to integrate family engagement across strategic plans, budgets, and district infrastructure, fost  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today announced that the National Park Service has awarded a competitive grant of nearly $4.5 million dollars toward land acquisition on Deaverview Mountain in Buncombe County for a future public park. Out of 54 projects in 24 states, this was the only one funded in North Carolina. Deaverview Mountain is currently privately owned and this fed  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Yesterday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) marked September 25 as Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day by introducing a bipartisan resolution and hosting an event with the Servicewomen and Women Veterans Caucus Event, which she co-chairs. The resolution, H.Res.1510, underscores the urgent need to confront the issue of military sexual trauma (MST), which affects both women a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, celebrated the achievements of two companies from Ohio's 9th District, Spartan Chemical Company of Maumee and JAWS International, Ltd. a Division of Canberra Corporation of Toledo, for being honored as 2024 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year award recipients. T  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced a federal grant award for Calumet College of St. Joseph under the Department of Education's Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) program. Calumet College of St. Joseph will receive $3 million over five years to implement Camino al Éxito: A GPS for Hispanic Student Success, a program that aims to expand opportunitie  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

ROCKLAND, New York, Sept. 27 -- Rockland Community College issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * State and Private Investment Enables ASAP to Empower Students with Financial, Academic, & Personal Support to Boost Graduation Rates, Close Opportunity Gaps * * * Suffern, NY, [September 26, 2024] - State and local lawmakers, students, and SUNY officials today joined Rockland Community College leaders in highlighting the benefits and expansion of the Advancing Success in Asso  more

SURREY, England, Sept. 26 -- RX (Reed Exhibitions), a part of RELX, issued the following news release: London, 25 September 2024: RX is delighted to announce its recent recognition in the Q3 Comparably Awards, Perks and Benefits category. It is the first time the company has been awarded in this category and adds to previous accolades received in 2024 for Best Leadership Teams, Sales Team and Global Culture. Comparably, a leading workplace culture and brand reputation platform, recognises comp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: National Consumers League CEO Sally Greenberg was awarded the prestigious HerMANA award by MANA at the AT&T Forum on September 26 in Washington, DC. MANA is a national Latina grassroots membership organization founded in 1974 with a mission to strengthen Latinas through mentoring, education, and advocacy. It is one of the leading Latina voices on many of the key issues in the public sphere, with a focus on   more

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 25 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: * * * Distinguished CMU Professor Recognized for Out-of-the-Box Thinking in 3D IC Research * * * MILPITAS, Calif. -- September 24, 2024 -- Dr. Wojciech P. Maly, a pioneer in broad spectrum research in electronic system design who died in 2021, today was inducted posthumously into the Phil Kaufman Hall of Fame. The honor, co-sponsored   more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 27 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2024: Boxing is back as the Fists of Fury Series returns to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $81. All seats are reserved. Tickets are available at www.myHRL.com. Doors open one hour before showtime. Additional fees may apply. The main event wil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The National Park Service (NPS) announced an award of $4,490,000 through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) to support redevelopment projects at parks across North Dakota. The award will be distributed for the following projects: $3,490,000 for the Grand Forks Downtown Gateway and Greenway, an outdoor recreational area consisting of 2,200 acres. $1,000,000 to support the Turtle  more

LEBANON, New Hampshire, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 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   more

LEBANON, New Hampshire, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 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   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Three bills authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI) to name U.S. Postal Service facilities after distinguished Michiganders have passed the House. The bills now head to the President to be signed into law. One bill would designate t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: 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 Medal Act would award the women of the U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Susan Collins joined 32 of her Senate colleagues in supporting the bipartisan WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act, a bill to recognize the work and sacrifices of World War II nurses by presenting them with a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award bestowed by the United States Congress. The bill would award this honor to the more than 59,000 Army Nurses and 14,000 Navy Nurses who  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: ***Click here for audio*** The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced an award of $4.2 million to Project Tundra. This is the first installment of up to $350 million to Project Tundra. These funds will be distributed through the fully-paid-for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program, which supports the development of community-informed integrated carbon capture  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Washington state faces a shortage of nearly 172,000 affordable homes Murray has made increasing federal funding to boost housing supply a top priority as Senate Appropriations Chair Murray: "The housing crisis is hitting everyone, I hear about this from folks back in Washington state all of the time. We've got a long way to go, and a lot of people to help, but to me--the bottom line is more affordable   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the Department of Education's update on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). "I wrote the FAFSA Simplification Act to make it easier for students to get the financial aid they deserve--it should be uncomplicated for students and parents to navigate this form and figur  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- 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

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Raj N. Singh regents professor at Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology has had an extraordinary year. His election to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering stands as the pinnacle of his career, recognizing a lifetime of contributions to the field of materials science and engineering. But this recognition is just one of the many remarkable milestones  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: As a trained counselor looking for a therapist of her own in the 1980s, it was difficult for Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Martha C. "Marti" Crothers to find a professional who was qualified to address the long-term effects of complex childhood trauma she had experienced. Janet M. Coffman, then director of SIU's Counseling Center, proved to be a godsend for Crothers. Now, Crothers  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 26 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: West Virginia Wesleyan College will recognize alumni who have contributed to their communities and alma mater during Homecoming 2024. Awards will be presented during the Founder's Day Ceremony on Oct. 11 in Wesley Chapel. Alumni Service: Adena D. Barnette-Miller '03 Adena Barnette-Miller graduated from Ripley High School in 1999 and earned her undergraduate degree in Secondary Social Studies Educ  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 27 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce the network received top honors for five projects during this year's Public Media Awards, presented by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). Each year, the Public Media Awards recognize NETA member stations' work in the categories of community engagement, content, education, and mark  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: More than 40 high school and undergraduate researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC presented their summer findings during a symposium attended by faculty, staff, students, and families. The poster presentations marked the end of the summer research fellowship programs hosted on Virginia Tech's Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's Cancer Res  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * During the summer programs at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, high school and university undergraduate students tackle research questions in the biomedical and health sciences. * * * By Lena Ayuk More than 40 high school and undergraduate researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC presented their summer findings during a symposium a  more

GENESEO, New York, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Mark Broomfield, associate professor of English at SUNY Geneseo and director of Performance as Social Change, has recently published Black Queer Dance: Gay Men and the Politics of Passing for Almost Straight (Routledge, 2024). Black Queer Dance explores complex topics of race, gender, and sexuality in dance and contemporary discussions of masculinity in our wider culture, includ  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 27 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2024: WACO, Texas - Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISAT) recognized the Texas Tree Award winners at the 44th annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco, Texas, today. The Texas Tree Awards Program celebrates the accomplishments of those who have dedicated their talents to the protection, planning and proliferation of their Texas community fores  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 27 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Drs. Shuiwang Ji, Xiaoning Qian and Byung-Jun Yoon are one of the teams taking part in the APECx program funded by ARPA-H. * * * By Katie Satterlee Imagine developing vaccines that can combat multiple strains of viruses within the same family. Vaccines like this could work more effectively and help more people for a longer period of time. Drs. Xiaoning Qian and Byung-Jun Yoon  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 27 -- The Texas Department of Information Resources issued the following news: The state of Texas has earned an overall grade of A in the 2024 Digital States Survey and received an Outstanding Achievement Award for the state's exemplary work in leadership. The Center for Digital Government announced the results of its 2024 Digital States Survey on Thursday, September 26. The Digital States Survey, conducted biennially, evaluates how state government uses technology to impr  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

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Wyndham Rewards members unlock access to coveted tickets including rivalry games * * * Tailgates, historic rivalries and fourth-down nailbiters while rooting for your favorite teams--football season is officially in full swing in Happy Valley. This year Wyndham Rewards--the most generous hotel rewards program spanning more than 60,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals glob  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform issued the following agency statement on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Our civil justice system is designed to resolve disputes and ensure justice, but third-party litigation funders (TPLF) often have a different agenda. Their primary objective is to maximize their own... * * * Our civil justice system is designed to resolve disputes and ensure justice, but third-party litigation funders (TPLF) often have a different age  more

MERCED, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Patty Guerra, UC Merced A grant from National Institutes of Health will fund research into using stem cell-derived cells to grow new blood vessels in areas that might have blockages. The $416,741 grant will fund work by chemical and materials engineering Professor Kara McCloskey, working with co-principal investigator Ngan Huang, a professor in the department of cardiothoracic surgery at  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: At The University of Baltimore, getting out the vote is an important part of the life of the community. Students, faculty and staff all work together to encourage voter participation--activity that has been recognized both locally and nationally. Now, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge has honored UBalt for having both the highest voting rate for a four-year institution and the highest voter regis  more

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 27 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: A new report highlights the University of Liverpool's significant economic and wider impacts to both the city region and wider UK. Being launched this afternoon (Wednesday 25 September 2024), the report reveals the University's role in driving economic growth, its contribution to local life, high-quality teaching, research excellence and its global impact. See the report here (https://www.liverpool.  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: Carlson School of Management Information & Decision Sciences Professor Alok Gupta is receiving the INFORMS Fellow Award, a lifetime achievement recognition from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). The INFORMS Fellow Award is one of the highest honors in the operations research profession. Gupta is the first honoree from the   more

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Salford issued the following news: A collaborative project aimed at strengthening the commercialisation of research in Manchester and Salford has been awarded funding through the Connecting Capability Fund (CCF) from the Research England Development (RED) Fund. The six-month initiative, running from October 2024 to March 2025, will be led by the University of Manchester Innovation Factory (UoMIF) in partnership with Manchester   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 27 -- The University of Texas System issued the following news release: Less than a year ago, The University of Texas System launched the nation's most comprehensive industry-recognized microcredential program with education partner Coursera, providing more than 240,000 students from UT's nine academic institutions free access to augment their current degree plans with professional certificates in high-demand jobs. This fall, the program will expand to include nearly 15,000  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 27 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: By Larry Isch Ted '58 and Joe Ann (West) Young '57 of Clarksville will be presented with the Alumni Legacy Award during the 2024 Ozarks Awards Ceremony on Oct. 18. The awards ceremony is held in conjunction with the University's annual Homecoming week. The Alumni Legacy Award is presented in recognition of Ozarks graduates "who have given unselfishly of their resources to support the University and its   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate University Hospital has been recognized for its exemplary care in the areas of stroke, heart failure and resuscitation by the American Heart Association. These quality achievement awards represent Upstate's commitment to improving the outcomes for patients with stroke, heart failure and in need of resuscitation, meaning reduced admissions and more healthy days at  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 26 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Brad Watson The University of Wyoming will host an event titled "There is Happiness: Celebrating the Life of Brad Watson" Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. in Room 506 of Coe Library. The event, which honors late UW creative writing Professor Brad Watson, is co-sponsored by UW Libraries, the Department of English, the Creative Writing Program and the Honors College. The event will feature Watson's former   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Vanderbilt School of Nursing has been awarded a new five-year, $5 million Health Resources and Services Administration Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant to develop and provide training in age-friendly and dementia-friendly care to those who work with older adults across Tennessee. The training is designed for a multidisciplinary group of providers, health care professionals,  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The Western and Southern Financial Group, a life insurance company, issued the following news release: Western & Southern and the University of Cincinnati (UC) 1819 Innovation Hub have partnered on a program that allows UC students to work on campus as part of the Western & Southern Accelerated Career Program. The partnership provides students with real-world professional experience with a top company while creating a direct pathway toward full-time employment. Un  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The White House issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the President signed into law: S. 2825, the "Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act," which provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the United States Army Dustoff crews of the Vietnam War, collectively, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions in Vietnam. Thank you to Senators Cornyn and Warren, and Re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * During Climate Week, Biden-Harris Administration Announces Continued Progress on the American Climate Corps - American Climate Corps Has Already Put 15,000 Young Americans to Work as Part of Its Inaugural Cohort - Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps Announce a New Environmental Justice Climate Corps; the Department of Housing and Urban Development Joins the Interagency Americ  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 27 -- The British Natural History Museum issued the following news release: The international panel of experts will select the next Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners and accompanying portfolio, which will be displayed in a new exhibition launching at the Natural History Museum, London, in October 2025. The panel, led by the Chair of the Jury, Kathy Moran, will come together at the Museum in February 2025 to select just 100 images from tens of thousands of entries  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts The World Bank lends money to low-and middle-income countries for infrastructure, social, and economic development. It assesses risks and oversees borrowers who award contracts and manage the projects. U.S. businesses can compete for contracts, but nearly half of the 15 we spoke to raised concerns about process integrity and transparency. Over half said they  more

WINONA, Minnesota, Sept. 27 -- Winona State University issued the following news: Congratulations to Jim Goblirsch and Winona State University on receiving the 2024 Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability's Administrator (Re)Cognition Award. Nominees for this category are administrators who have made significant contributions to their campus and/or community's sustainability efforts through outstanding leadership. The award was presented Sept. 19 at this year's UMACS Annual Confere  more

YORK, England, Sept. 27 -- York St John University issued the following news: Association. This sector-leading certification independently recognises the quality of the food served on campus and the measures that have been taken to protect people and planet. The award is particularly meaningful at York St John as this applies to our main catering service which provides around 6,000 hot meals a week for staff and students. The Food for Life Served Here scheme verifies the food on the plate,   more