SWINDON, England, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- The UK Research and Innovation posted the following news: Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, has invested pound sterling11.5 million across 16 projects to improve and scale-up semiconductor manufacturing and supply chains. The new investment aims to: * scale up semiconductor manufacturing within the UK * improve supply chain resilience within the UK * establish innovations and new manufacturing techniques * expand capability or performan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on Sept. 27, 2024, with 13 countries and the European Union: * * * The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the Republic of Korea and Australia, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union following the conclusion of the Minerals Security Partnership's Principals' Meeting  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 28 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: * * * This year's Competition Jury Presidents are: Official Competition (Best Film Award) - Alexandre O. Philippe (Director, 78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene) First Feature Competition (Sutherland Award) - Dionne Edwards (Director, Pretty Red Dress) Documentary Competition (Grierson Award) - June Givanni (Curator, programmer and founder of The June Givanni Pan-African Cinema Archive)   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University is celebrating its 90th anniversary with an invitation for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to an Oct. 4 milestone event--a day marking almost a century of groundbreaking teaching, research and service. The day begins at 9 a.m. with registration, leading to guided tours at the Bagley College of Engineering--hom  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Faculty members from Arkansas Tech University and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have collaborated to earn $800,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop the Bolstering University Infrastructure for Leading Development in Research (BUILD) initiative. BUILD endeavors to leverage the roles that ATU and UAPB play in rural economic development within their immediate  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- 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: * * * Eight-grade science teacher recognized for commitment to keeping students engaged in STEM * * * Gina Pereda, an eighth-grade integrated science teacher at STEAM Academy Middle School in Hazelwood, MO, is the recipient of the 2024   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 28 -- Santa Fe Community College issued the following news release: Santa Fe Community College is excited to share the news that the Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS) Inc. was selected to receive the Technology Trendsetter Award from Workday for its pioneering efforts to build a community of support and collaboration, while streamlining hundreds of business processes, and supporting member colleges' communities in New Mexico. The award is a r  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has selected a second round of projects for a grant program to fund clean vehicles that protect air quality. The Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program (https://cdphe.colorado.gov/clean-fleet-vehicle-technology-program) is for businesses, local governments, and other organizations to fund low- or zer  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 28 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: The Colorado Green Business Network (https://cdphe.colorado.gov/co-green-business) awarded Treehouse Learning, a private, locally owned early childhood education center in Louisville, Colo., with the 24-Karat Gold Award for its commitment to sustainability through environmental literacy in early childhood education. The network presented the award today at  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46872) on Sept. 24, 2024, entitled "Federal Support for School Safety and Security." The report is written by education policy analysts Kyrie E. Dragoo, Adam K. Edgerton and Rebecca R. Skinner, crime policy analyst Nathan James, health policy analyst Jonathan H. Duff, and emergency management and homeland security policy analyst Shawn Reese: * * * SUMMARY In the United States, more than 68   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46872) on Sept. 24, 2024, entitled "Federal Support for School Safety and Security:" (Continued From Part 1 of 3) * * * Healthy Transitions Program * * * Federal Agency - HHS, SAMHSA Authorizing Legislation - PHSA, Sec.520A Mental Health PRNS Appropriation (FY2024) - $28.5 million Funds for School Safety/Security Initiatives - The Healthy Transitions program supports services addressing   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46872) on Sept. 24, 2024, entitled "Federal Support for School Safety and Security:" (Continued From Part 2 of 3) * * * Programs That May Support School Safety Initiatives This section of the report presents federal programs that do not specifically cite school safety and security as a primary purpose but may support related activities. These programs permit using funds to support school saf  more

VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 28 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Three teams win top honours at the annual awards of IPI's IJ4EU fund * * * From a forensic look at a catastrophic shipwreck to the exposure of global disinformation networks and a search for unmarked migrant graves across Europe, remarkable examples of collaborative journalism shone at the IJ4EU Impact Awards 2024 on Thursday. Three international teams of journalists received eq  more

ARCATA, California, Sept. 28 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: Dillon Harp, a graduate student at Cal Poly Humboldt, has always been passionate about learning. From a young age, his family spent countless days at the local library, absorbing knowledge and wisdom from books. This early exposure led him to pursue greater endeavors, develop new passions, and cherish culture and community. Now, as a recent graduate of Cal Poly Humboldt's Ethnic Stud  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 27 -- 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. 26, 2024: * * * Cybellum's strategic approach combines advanced technologies with expert services to ensure comprehensive protection and regulatory compliance for automotive OEMs and suppliers * * * Frost & Sullivan researched the automotive cybersecurity managed servic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: * * * Supplemental funding supports demonstration projects in 9 states * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $18.4 million in demonstration grants to nine current national grantees operating a Senior Community Service Employment Program grant so the department can measure the effectiveness of industry or sector-based traini  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Grant funding supports clean-up, recovery * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $3.4 million to support continued disaster-relief employment and workforce training for Guam's residents affected by Typhoon Mawar. In June 2023, the department announced a National Dislocated Worker Grant of up to $11.3 million  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news on Sept. 27, 2024: By Matt Meehan Jisong Ryu, Jhanavi Hegde and Chance Krueger are winners of the 2024 Bright Future in Energy Scholarship Competition. Ryu, Hegde and Krueger impressed the judges with standout research and presentations, which focused on how nuclear energy and carbon capture technologies could move the nation closer to net-zero emissions. Ryu, a junior   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 28 -- The Texas Association of School Administrators issued the following news release: The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) has named the Donna ISD Board of Trustees the 2024 Outstanding School Board -- the top honor in the TASA School Board Awards program, which has honored Texas school boards that have demonstrated commitment to their students and to their communities since 1971. The program is sponsored this year by Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit U  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The Department of Energy's Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * A study tracking the roles of iron during lipid accumulation in a single-celled alga reveals key features of photosynthesis and biofuel production. * * * The Science Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and algae convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into oxygen and biomass. However, it is not fully understood how  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 28 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: WESLACO, TEXAS, September 27, 2024 -- Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) joined Prospera Housing Community Services (Prospera) and the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce today to celebrate the grand opening of Weslaco Village Apartments. The project was helped by a $750,000 Affordable Housing Program grant, awarde  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 28 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Kpah Sherman talks about his dreams for Liberian and African football and what it meant to share the pitch with the legendary George Weah. * Sherman spoke exclusively to FIFA about his Liberian national team future * The 32-year-old recalled playing alongside legend George Weah * He dreams of seeing an African team triumph at the World Cup * * * When talking about   more

BAKERSFIELD, California, Sept. 28 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: * * * Nationally renowned figures to speak at event to champion legacies of civil rights icons * * * It's a puzzle that Dr. Ivy Cargile can't get her mind around. Generations ago, here in the fields of Kern County, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta launched a labor movement that achieved basic rights, protections and -- most of all -- dignity for thousands of farmworkers in the Central Val  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: * * * A Private Event That Convened 100 Of The World's Greatest Philanthropic Givers * * * On Thursday, September 26, Forbes hosted the 12th annual Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy focused on the theme of "New Ideas: Breakthrough Thinking for Impactful Change." The exclusive event, held in New York City, convened more than 100 of the world's greatest philanthropic leaders and billionaires   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * And Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath inducted into National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Silver Circle * * * FRONTLINE, the investigative journalism series based at Boston public media producer GBH, has been honored with two awards at the 45th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. The winners were announced during a two-night ceremon  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 27 -- 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. 26, 2024: * * * MC Digital Realty leverages advanced technology and strategic investments to provide comprehensive colocation services in Japan's data center market, addressing Japanese businesses' needs for sustainability and AI workloads * * * Frost & Sullivan recentl  more

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 28 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 27, 2024, by Lauren Necochea: * * * Looking at legislative scorecards from respected organizations across Idaho reveals important information for voters. Democrats consistently outscore Republicans in protecting Idaho's economy, our children, and our natural resources. When it comes to business interests, Idaho House and Senate Democrats outperform Republican legislators. The Idaho Association of Comm  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Ralph and Terry Kovel research collection adds more than 17,000 books on antiques and rare and unique collectibles. * * * The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) is excited to announce the major donation of the late Ralph and Terry Kovel research collection to the Ingalls Library and Museum Archives. For more than six decades, the Kovels have been experts in the field of antiques and collectibles,  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release: ISDA has been named Industry Association of the Year for the second consecutive year in the GlobalCapital Global Derivatives Awards 2024. ISDA was recognized for its commitment to solving industry issues, supporting its 1,000-plus members across the globe through fact-based advocacy and driving greater standardization and efficiency in the derivatives market. Examples include the expans  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute issued the following news release: * * * New studies show methanogenesis is not exclusively for Euryarchaeota. * * * Atmospheric levels of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, regulate Earth's climate. Most methane is produced in environments without oxygen through a process called methanogenesis. Methanogenic microorganisms therefore play a critical role in the global carbon cycle, and are of significant inte  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: Alexander Mattison has been named the Week 4 NFLPA Community MVP after he treated two families in need to a special Las Vegas Raiders experience through his I AM Gifted Foundation. During the Raiders' September 22 home opener, Mattison surprised the families with tickets, pre- and post-game passes, VIP transportation, I AM Gifted T-shirts and an exclusive meet-and-greet  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 28 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown has been named "European Law Firm of the Year (Overall)" at GlobalCapital 2024 Global Derivatives Awards: Europe & Asia. This is the fifth time in eight years that Mayer Brown has been recognized as a European Law Firm of the Year. The awards honor innovation, growth, exceptional client service, and work that betters the derivatives industry. This is Mayer Brown's second recognition from GlobalCapita  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 28 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown received Disability Rights Maryland's (DRM) "Outstanding Legal Advocacy" award for the firm's commitment to ensuring justice for people with disabilities. As joint pro-bono counsel with The Washington Lawyers' Committee on the case of Rodney Coster v. Harford County Sheriff's Office et al., Mayer Brown demonstrated "exceptional dedication, creativity, and perseverance," according to DRM. Mr. Coster   more

MANHATTAN BEACH, California, Sept. 28 -- The Independent Book Publishers Association issued the following news release: * * * IBPA is honored to recognize five publishers who are serving marginalized communities through their respective publishing programs. * * * The Independent Book Publishers Association proudly announces the five independent publishers who have been selected to join IBPA's Innovative Voices Program in its second year. The Innovators are Con Todo Press, Iskanchi Press For   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 28 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers looking to improve their operations can now apply for over $1 million in funding currently available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's (MDA) Agriculture Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant program. The AGRI Livestock Investment Grant provides funds to be used for equipment purchases, physical improvements, an  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Jason D. Herring of Saltillo as District Attorney for the First Circuit Court District, which covers Alcorn, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss and Tishomingo Counties. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable John Weddle. "Jason will do an exceptional job as District Attorney,"  more

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 28 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: Gary Havener, a Texas entrepreneur and Missouri S&T alumnus, has made a historic gift of $25 million to Missouri S&T in support of the university's new Havener Arrival Complex, a transformation of the entrance to the 154-year-old campus. The project, a major component of S&T's Campus Master Plan, connects the university's entry point off Interstate 44 to campus and directs visitors through a gr  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 28 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news: For over 30 years, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Community Forestry Council (MCFC) have recognized Missourians who prove themselves to be outstanding stewards of our community trees. On August 22, a new group of recipients were acknowledged for their efforts with Missouri Arbor Awards of Excellence. The awards were presented by MDC Community Forestry Coordin  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Sept. 27, 2024: Kendall Bergrud, a mathematics teacher at Wachter Middle School in Bismarck, is North Dakota's Teacher of the Year for 2025, state School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and Gov. Doug Burgum said in a joint announcement Friday. It is the second straight year that a Wachter educator has been awarded North Dakota's top teaching honor. In January, Bergrud will succeed Sheila Peterson,  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: To conclude Climate Week, Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) selected New Jersey's application, awarding $15 million in funding to increase climate change preparedness and provide immediate relief to homeowners in the aftermath of a storm. New Jersey will provide a 10% match, about $1.5 million, as part of the award. The sel  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 28 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * Eight Dual-Port Chargers at Terminal 4 Will Power Delta Air Lines' Electric Airport Ground Support Equipment, Such as Baggage Tractors and Airplane Tows, to Enable More Sustainable Operations Infrastructure Funded by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Allocation of Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust New Charging Installations and Elect  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The National Park Service issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: BOULDER CITY, Nev. - The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a prospectus for the Willow Beach Black Canyon Concession Contract in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This business opportunity provides a prospective operator a chance to deliver a high-quality, full-service marina experience in a truly one-of-a-kind location. Facilities and services include guided raft trips, reservations fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The National Park Service Death Valley National Park issued the following news release: DEATH VALLEY, Calif. - Death Valley National Park welcomes a new Chief Ranger. Philip Johnson will lead the Visitor and Resource Protection program, which includes law enforcement, fee collection, emergency medical services, structure fire response, and search and rescue in the 3,400,000-acre park. Last year Death Valley National Park's Visitor and Resource Protection staff responded  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The National Park Service xxx issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: * * * Visitors' Choice Voting Open Through October 15th * * * WILTON/RIDGEFIELD - Weir Farm NHP would like to thank and congratulate all of the artists who entered this year's Art in the Park Contest and Exhibit! Artists from all over submitted an image of a piece of artwork inspired by or made at Weir Farm. All artwork entered in the contest is now featured on the park's website as par  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Pioneering research into brain cancer at UCL has been given a boost thanks to pound sterling4.7m new funding from Cancer Research UK * * * The announcement will support the Cancer Research UK Glioma Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence, a collaboration between UCL and the University of Edinburgh, whose work aims to better understand the disease and find new treatments. Around 12,700 people are   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The National Institutes of Health's National Human Genome Research Institute issued the following news on Sept. 25, 2024: By Jacqueline Cohen and Theo Tiffney Thomas to lead intramural center's efforts in driving innovation in genomics research. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has selected James Thomas, Ph.D., as the new director of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). In this role,  more

WELLAND, Ontario, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Niagara College issued the following news release: Niagara College's excellence in applied research and innovation has been recognized on the world stage. On September 25, the College received a silver award in the category of Applied Research and Innovation by the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP)'s Awards of Excellence. Presented at its World Congress in Montego Bay, Jamaica, WFCP's 2024 Awards of Excellence recognize WFCP member i  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 28 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon As part of its celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week, Niagara University recognized the extraordinary contributions of five individuals who have lived the mission of St. Vincent de Paul at its annual convocation Sept. 26, 2024. This year's honorees were Sister Carol Keehan, D.C., former president/CEO of Catholic Health Association of the U.S.; Rev. Craig D. Pridgen, pastor of the True Bethel C  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Inna Gladysheva, PhD, received R01 grant to further study molecular mechanisms of coagulation factor XII as contributor to HFrEF. * * * According to the 2024 report of the Heart Failure Society of America, 6.7 million Americans over 20 years of age have heart failure (HF), and the prevalence is expected to rise to 8.5 million Americans by 2030. HF is inextricably linked   more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 28 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: A New Mexico State University professor has been honored with a national award from the Association of Information Systems. Rajaa Shindi, an assistant professor of accounting and information systems in the College of Business, received the AIS Volunteer of the Year Award for 2023-2024. The Association of Information Systems, a nonprofit organization that strives to advance the practice and study  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 28 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Athens, Ga. (September 27, 2024) - Oconee High School senior Grady Spurlin is Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Month. The Athlete of the Month award is given each month to a student athlete who has shown perseverance while dealing with an injury or illness. Spurlin, who plays both lacrosse and football for Oconee High School, suffered an injury to his ACL and u  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: How do you react when someone mentions a heavily debated political or religious topic in polite company? If you squirm and attempt to change the subject, you're not alone. Social norms in the United States often tell us to steer clear of these discussions in public, so if a person dares to broach the subject with strangers, there might be a palpable sense of awkwardness as   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release: PITTSBURGH, PA - September 27, 2024 - On Tuesday, State Senator Jim Brewster was honored by the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association for his "unwavering support" of PA's law enforcement community (https://www.psta.org/news-events/news/psta-honors-pennsylvania-legislators/). Alongside State Senator Mike Regan and State Representative Barry Jozwiak, Senator Brewster was awarded a plaque  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Recognizing tennis great Billie Jean King's groundbreaking contributions both on and off the court, President Joe Biden signed legislation into law this week honoring Billie Jean King, 80, as the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) cosponsored bipartisan legislation (S. 2861) to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, a  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 28 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: * * * North Providence High School student's logo design will be used in all STEAM Month promotional materials in November * * * NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced North Providence High School's (NPHS) Elizabeth Ricci as the winner of the 2024 annual STEAM Logo Design C  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Saphie the One-Eyed Cat, Float, and My Name is Benny will be available in print, coming in Spring and Summer 2025! * * * Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, announced it will be publishing three series from WEBTOON Entertainment--a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platf  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 28 -- St. Joseph's University, New York, issued the following news release: BROOKLYN and PATCHOGUE, N.Y. - September 27, 2024 - St. Joseph's University, New York (SJNY) will honor seven distinguished alumni at its annual Esse Non Videri Gala Awards, toasting the best of St. Joseph's and raising funds for student scholarships on Friday, November 8 at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, New York. "We are extremely proud to recognize this year's honorees whose transfor  more

HAMMOND, Louisiana, Sept. 28 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release: Southeastern Louisiana University's undergraduate nursing program has been recognized by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation with the Nightingale Award as the Nursing School of the Year, and faculty member Kristi Lamarque-Bordelon was honored with the Nightingale Award for Clinical Practice Nurse of the Year. This is the sixth time Southeastern has been recognized with a Nightingale Award for the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) is pleased to announce Stage One selections for our Worldwide Architecture and Engineering Design Services Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. OBO remains committed to finding the best firms from across the country for the next round of Worldwide Design Services contracts. OBO attended numerous national and local e  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 28 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: Tarrant County College and Cummings Electrical have received a $1.27 million Skills Development Grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to deliver customized training to 639 employees at the Fort Worth-based company, one of the largest electrical contractors in DFW. TCC will use the funding to tailor technical training courses in the foundational knowledge, basic skills and national electrical code guid  more

FREMONT, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- Terra State Community College issued the following news release: Terra State Community College is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious grant from the U.S. Department of Education under Title III, Part A, Strengthening Institutions, of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended. The grant, totaling $1,816,991, will fund the innovative project titled "Project Synergy: Unifying Data Strategy and Student Success at Terra State." The grant award  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Carnegie Institution for Science issued the following news: * * * Prolific biotechnologist, chemical engineer, and inventor Robert Langer shared his non-traditional path to success with Emmy-winning journalist Frank Sesno at this weeks' Capital Science Evening program at the National Archives. * * * Celebrated chemical engineer, Moderna co-founder, and MIT professor Robert Langer shared his unconventional path to success and a glimpse into the future of cancer tre  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 28 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: MEMPHIS, Tenn. 2024-09-27 Trust for Public Land (TPL) celebrates the announcement of the National Park Service's $3,339,000 investment in Gooch Park through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program. Through the ORLP program, the National Park Service (NPS) awarded $254.68 million to 54 communities to invest in locally led park projects across 24 states. This is the largest-ever i  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Chun-Keung 'Stan' Hoi and Sean Hansen earned appointments during Sept. 26 ceremony * * * Chun-Keung "Stan" Hoi and Sean Hansen have each earned high honors during their tenures as professors in the Saunders College of Business. With a combined 41 years of service, enriching the lives of their students and advancing research, it seems fitting that they were named inaugural reci  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 28 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: UA Little Rock alumna Lisette Yang has been honored as a member of the first class of the Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame, recognized for her exceptional contributions to better the Latino community since 1997 and for her work as a crime victim advocate and child forensic interviewer. She will join three other extraordinary individuals as they are inducted into the inaugural Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame Oct.   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 28 -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news on Sept. 27, 2024: By Mike Nolan Gamers at the University at Albany now have a state-of-the-art facility on the Uptown Campus they can call home. Today, the University unveiled a new 4,000-square-foot arena to meet the growing needs of UAlbany Esports, which is among the country's largest collegiate competitive video gaming programs. Accessible through the Lecture Center, the arena f  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * School of Public Health researchers receive prestigious Partnership Award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention * * * The five-year grant award is among CDC's largest cooperative grant agreements to non-governmental entities to support public health practice. The Consortium for Workforce Research in Public Health (CWORPH) is the recipient of  more

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 28 -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release: Resurgence of Indigenous languages requires effort on multiple fronts, and new supports created by the University of Victoria (UVic) are removing barriers for students. The Indigenous Language Revitalization Awards rolled out this fall to support students from the following nine local First Nations: Songhees, Esquimalt, Tsartlip, Pauquachin, Tseycum, Tsawout, Sci'anew, T'Sou-ke and Malahat Fir  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will award more than $4.3 million in cooperative agreements to states and territories to help fund and provide technical assistance to suicide mortality review committees, which aim to identify and characterize local suicide deaths to better inform Veteran suicide prevention strategies. This fiscal year's cooperative ag  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Distinguished graduates from throughout the university, including School of Education graduate Melanie Kay-Wyatt, will be recognized at a private ceremony Oct. 19. * * * By Catherine Brown Office of Development and Alumni Relations Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D., often runs into former students who tell her that something she told them or a lesson she taught changed their lives. "If you have one of   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 28 -- The Washington State Department of Commerce issued the following news on Sept. 27, 2024: * * * Commerce program earns largest grant award available through the federal State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) * * * The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant of $900,000 to the Washington State Department of Commerce. Washington is one of eight states receiving the largest amount available from a total   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 28 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: Sinclair is pleased to announce Project Baltimore, the special investigative reporting unit of WBFF, Sinclair's Baltimore MD FOX affiliate, has been awarded a News Emmy(R) Award from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). This national Emmy Award honors the best in news coverage across the country. Outstanding Regional News Story: Investiga  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has filed an amicus brief, submitted on behalf of Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ), which played a crucial role in the Federal Circuit granting a rehearing en banc in Google LLC v. EcoFactor, Inc. This marks the first time in years that the court has agreed to review an en banc case involving utility patents. White & Case partners Yar Chaikovsky and Mark Davies prepared the brie  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: * * * A new, integrated system will enable ocean science, exploration, and restoration efforts from a wider range of vessels, paving the way for more successful and efficient operations * * * The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has received complementary awards from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Oceanic and Atmosph  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Carolyn Mazure, a national leader in women's health research, this week received the Women Faculty Forum's Wasserman Courage, Clarity, and Leadership Award. * * * By Lisa Prevost In Samit Shah's second year as a faculty member of the Yale School of Medicine (YSM), he applied for a pilot project grant from Women's Health Research at Yale (WHRY) to fund a study of a medical procedure aimed at more ac  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * The system will allow researchers worldwide to better track new variants of dengue virus - which affects millions - and create new vaccines. * * * By Mallory Locklear Genomic surveillance of the evolving SARS-CoV-2 virus has been essential for managing the COVID-19 pandemic, helping researchers identify new variants, track their circulation, and create new vaccines that target the most common emerg  more