WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation issued the following news on Sept. 30, 2024: Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman today presented Public School 75 in Buffalo, New York, with the 2024 ACHP/HUD Secretary's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. The award was presented during a ceremony at HUD headquarters in Washington, D.C. This  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following news release: Today, America First Legal (AFL) launched a new investigation into the Biden-Harris White House and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding their reckless promotion of youth "gender-affirming" care a euphemism for experimental chemical castration and genital mutilation while simultaneously funding studies on the potential long-term harm that it causes to c  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The American College of Healthcare Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Santiago Lorenzo Receives 2024 Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Innovations Research Award at OMED Conference * * * American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) proudly announces that Professor Santiago Lorenzo, BA, MS, PhD, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Innovations Research Award. The award was presented during the Keynote Pre  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN Fantasy Football, the No. 1 most popular fantasy football game, has once again set a new all-time mark this season with more than 13 million people playing the game. * Throughout August leading up to Week 1, the ESPN Fantasy App was No. 1 among fantasy sports apps with 9.3 million unique visitors, 3.7 million more than No. 2 Yahoo! Fantasy, according to recently released Comscore data. * In t  more

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, New York, Oct. 1 -- The Academy of Management, an association for management and organization scholars whose members are professors and PhD students in business schools at universities, academics in related social science and other fields and practitioners who value knowledge creation and application issued the following news release: * * * This panel will explore these themes and provide research-based actionable insights and solutions for organizations. * * * Forbes and o  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 1 -- The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance issued the following news release: The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) has selected the honorees for the Sixth Annual 505 Awards and Dinner. The event recognizes organizations and individuals who are making exceptional contributions to the economic growth and prosperity in the greater Albuquerque region. The 2025 celebration will be held Thursday, November 14, at the Sandia Resort & Casino. This year's   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: After a month-long jury trial, on Friday, September 27, Arnold & Porter achieved a resounding victory for client Cynosure from a unanimous Boston jury in the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, resulting in an award of over $25 million in compensatory and punitive damages. Cynosure, a leading provider of aesthetic and medical treatment devices, had filed a lawsuit against industry competitor Re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Providing critical funding to support of President Biden's Unity Agenda for the Nation The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently awarded $68.5 million in grants that support behavioral health education, training and community programs to help address mental health and substance use cond  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $2.97 million in research funding for a Mobility Equity Research Center at Florida A&M University, a Historically Black College and University. The new Center, Advancing Community-Centric Equitable Systems and Solutions in Mobility (ACCESS-M), established through a cooperative agreement with DOT, will support the Department's goal of expan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: By Mariana Barillas Blues Clues and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood creator Angela Santomero, B.A. 1990, came to campus over Cardinal Weekend to share how her University experience set her up for success and to also give a sneak peek at her newest show. Santomero just published a new book, Life Clues, which is a primer summarizing life lessons she's discovered along the way. She shared with a packed Caldwell Aud  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 1 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release: * * * Released on BFI Blu-ray/DVD, BFI Player, iTunes and Amazon Prime on 21 October 2024 * * * Starve Acre, written and directed by BAFTA nominee Daniel Kokotajlo (Apostasy), starring Matt Smith (House of the Dragon, Doctor Who) and Morfydd Clark (Saint Maud, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) comes to Blu-ray/DVD (Dual Format Edition) on 21 October after its UK-wide theatrical release on 6 Septembe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded Indian writer Jacinta Kerketta for turning down an award cosponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in solidarity with Palestinians. Kerketta refused to accept an award jointly given by USAID and Room to Read India Trust  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced four Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards she worked to secure from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for education and health facility upgrades,   more

HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Centenary University issued the following news release: * * * A volunteer firefighter who is dedicated to community service, Allamuchy resident has received a full, four-year scholarship to Centenary University. * * * Centenary University first-year student Kygan Garletts of Allamuchy is dedicated to improving his community. An honor student while attending Hackettstown High School, Garletts founded the Clean Community Club in his senior year to help the e  more

BATHURST, Australia, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * * A Charles Sturt University artificial intelligence (AI) expert and a colleague say new efficiencies are within reach for organisations of all sizes * In their recent article in the Harvard Business Review they observe modelling of organisational strategic decision-making prior to its execution has been unreliable, until now * They argue this has changed with the application of generative A  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: From her undergraduate days at Columbus State to the international literary stage, 2020 communication graduate Sydney J. Shields has realized her dream of becoming a published author. Shields admits to being "an 84-year-old soul trapped in a 25-year-old body." As a Savannah, Georgia, native who grew up near Okefenokee Swamp, she calls herself "a swamp creature who evolved to hold a pen." She graduated magna cum l  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: A comic tale of youthful liberation and a master class led by Grammy Award-winning soprano Christine Goerke open the 2024-25 season of voice and opera performances at the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music. Benjamin Britten's "Albert Herring" tells the story of a young man finding his independence amid the societal pressures and rigid expectations of a small English village in the early 1900s. Direct  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell Engineering celebrated excellence in education at its 2024 Fall Faculty Reception, honoring outstanding faculty members and recognizing their contributions by presenting the college's annual awards for teaching and advising. "This year's award recipients demonstrated passion, deep knowledge of topics and their applications, engaging teaching methods, and a genuine care for student learning and well-being," said  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- The Council for Quality Growth issued the following news release: * * * Dan Buyers & Joe Allen to be Recognized for Regional Impact and CID Leadership * * * METRO ATLANTA, GEORGIA - The Council for Quality Growth proudly announce the recipients of its 15th Annual Community Improvement District (CID) Recognition Event, presented by Georgia Power and Pond & Company. The 2024 reception and award presentation will honor Dan Buyers, Vice Chair of the Town Center CID, a  more

LEICESTER, England, Oct. 1 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: An appeal has been made for donations to a special fund that can help DMU students get more involved in university life. The DMU Opportunities Fund has been set up to help students enjoy the activities which enrich their student life and help them on their way to future employment. Through the fund, DMU is able to support students across a range of activities, whether it is competing on the sports pitch, travellin  more

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Oct. 1 -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * All the headlines from the latest episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED here * * * This week in Australian music: The nominees for Australian music's night of nights are in, with Royel Otis leading the charge; while Larissa Lambert flips a Craig David classic, Katy Perry invites Tina Arena on stage, Amyl and the Sniffers have a new clip, and Spilt Milk's House Party heads to Perth. Dive i  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release: Dow (NYSE: DOW) was recently honored with a Leading Disability Employer Seal by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), marking the eighth consecutive year Dow has received this recognition. This recognition spotlights the transformative contributions made by business l  more

DANVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: Dr. Jerry Wallace, President of Danville Community College (DCC), has been recognized with the prestigious Rising Star Award by the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA). This award celebrates emerging leaders within rural community colleges who demonstrate exceptional promise and dedication to advancing their institutions' missions. "I was honored to present Dr. Jerry Wallace with the RCCA Rising Star Award,  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * The film made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, debuting with a flawless 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and currently holding an impressive 98% rating. * * * The Wild Robot had an exciting global debut, opening with $53.9 million and marks the 25th time a DreamWorks Animation title has taken the top spot-on opening weekend at the domestic box office. In  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: In a recent conversation, Karly Harrod, the recipient of the Fiscal Year 24 Early Career Competition Laboratory Directed Research and Development, or LDRD, award for the National Security Sciences Directorate at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, shared her insights on winning this prestigious honor. Harrod also discussed her journey to her cu  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) proudly recognizes outstanding leaders in emergency medicine during ACEP24, the world's largest emergency medicine conference. The annual awards honor exceptional contributions to emergency medicine in policy, advocacy, research, education, and other categories. John G. Wiegenstein Leadership Award This is ACEP's highest award. It is pres  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, Oct. 1 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: Four Emporia State University graduates will receive Distinguished Alumni awards at the Black & Gold Gala on Oct. 4 as part of Homecoming 2024. The award is the highest honor bestowed to alumni and recognizes outstanding accomplishments in their careers. Candidates nominated for the award by ESU alumni and faculty are evaluated by a joint committee, with recommendations for award recipients given to the Alumni Assoc  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- The National Thoroughbred Racing Association issued the following news on Sept. 30, 2024: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers And Broadcasters (NTWAB) announced today that Britney Eurton and Lindsay Czarniak will co-host the 54th Annual Eclipse Awards, which will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at The Breakers Palm Beach. Caton Bredar will be again serving as the Ceremony Announcer. "We are t  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * Hello Team FCPS, I am looking forward to an exciting week to start this October month off... We continue to have exciting classroom projects, as well as co and extra-curricular events. I repeatedly hear from parents and community members about the amazing work going on all across FCPS. I want you to know how much each of these interac  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 1 -- FDI World Dental Federation issued the following news: The FDI Sustainability Award plays a key role in promoting and acknowledging sustainability initiatives in dental practices worldwide. This year, the sustainability champions received their awards at the World Dental Congress in Istanbul. The FDI Sustainability Award plays a pivotal role in encouraging and recognizing sustainability efforts within dental practices around the world. This prestigious award prov  more

VICTORIA, Australia, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: Federation University Australia researchers are upskilling regional and rural healthcare workers to manage and prevent chronic diseases with behavioural change techniques. Backed by funding from the Department of Education and Training, Federation's "The Healthy Regions Intervention" (THRIVE) program is training doctors, nurses and health practitioners in a method called Motivational Inte  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release: STATE COLLEGE, Penn., Sept. 30, 2024 University administrators who remove student newspapers and newsstands cannot remove their obligation to the First Amendment. On Friday, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression condemned Pennsylvania State University's removal of 35 newsstands containing copies of the student newspaper. FIRE also demanded that Penn Stat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Dikembe Mutombo basketball Hall of Famer and global ambassador of the game passed away Monday from brain cancer at the age of 58. His family had announced he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor in 2022. Mutombo was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and initially came to the U.S. on an academic scholarship from Georgetown University in 1987 before he rose to fame when he joined the basketball team in hi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Scripps News is shutting down its 24/7 national, over-the-air broadcast news channel, a move that will result in 200 layoffs across Scripps News. According to Axios, the company's CEO blamed the move on financial challenges. While the broadcast news channel will shut down by November 15th, Scripps News' live coverage will continue streaming and digital platforms on weekdays. If you would like more context on this m  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance will face off against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Tuesday's debate. While Vance is expected to defend his inflammatory remarks and align himself with Trump, Walz faces the challenge of introducing himself to a broader audience and proving his ability to stand as a strong alternative. Below is a list of faculty experts (divided by policy area) from the George Washingto  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Emerging Trends - from the Go Getaway and Hurkle Durkling to the Rise of Frolleagues and MeMooners - Spotlight How Travelers Will Work to Have It All in the Coming Year * * * 2024 was the Year of the Great Recharge, where sleep retreats made headlines, mindful drinking rose in popularity and wellness-themed guest rooms took off. Today, as the post-pandemic leisure travel boom normalizes, travelers   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * 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 Secretary Adriann  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) announced Public School 75 of Buffalo, New York, now known as the Charlie Bush Building, as the winner of the 2024 ACHP/HUD Secretary's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. This annual award recognizes a single project that has successfully ad  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Acuity Brands, a provider of lighting and building management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * SAF RGBW with FLAME lighting technique receives GOLD CERTIFICATION in 2024 competition * * * Hydrel (www.hydrel.com), an established innovator and provider of outdoor architectural and landscape lighting products, is pleased to announce it has received a GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Award in the 17th edition of the competition. Its SAF RGBW with FLAME lightin  more

ONTARIO, California, Oct. 1 -- The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials issued the following news release: Las Vegas--IAPMO(R), a global team of experts engaging industry and government for a safer built environment, last week conducted its 95th annual Education and Business Conference at the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino. The event was co-located with ARCSA International's Annual Conference. Steve Panelli, chief plumbing inspector, city and county of S  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Oct. 1 -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * New Orleans businessman generously honored Dr. Kalyvas for his compassionate care; establishing the Joy and Boysie Bollinger Complex Spine Center * * * New Orleans, Louisiana - Ochsner Health is proud to announce a generous $2 million gift from Joy and Boysie Bollinger. The Bollingers' gift honors the exceptional care and treatment Boysie, a grateful patient, received from Ochsner neurosurgeon, Jam  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: Kellogg Community College has been awarded a $593,783 grant by the National Science Foundation for professional development programs aimed at improving math instruction at Michigan community colleges. The grant project - titled "State-wide Professional Development to Promote Active Learning in Mathematics for Michigan Community Colleges" - is a collaborative partnership between KCC and the Michigan M  more

LEICESTER, England, Oct. 1 -- Leicester College issued the following news: Leicester College's Gameracy programme has been awarded the Innovative Practice Award for 2024 by the Council for Learning Resources in Colleges (CoLRiC). The programme, developed by the College's Library team, is designed to support literacy, numeracy and digital skills. Gameracy is a tabletop game-based learning programme for disengaged students and helps to take the stress out of learning. The implementation of the p  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 1 -- Levi Strauss & Co. issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: The Levi's brand today announced a new campaign with global icon Beyonce. Following the release of "LEVII'S JEANS" -- a beloved track from "COWBOY CARTER," the critically acclaimed album exploring and redefining Americana -- Beyonce steps into the role of protagonist in "REIIMAGINE," a campaign inspired by the legacy of the Levi's brand and the forward-thinking vision of one of the most   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- Macalester College issued the following monthly roundup: Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from September 2024. * * * A power player in the NBA Macalester graduate Dave Lewin '09 was named to the New York Times/The Athletic NBA 40 under 40 list (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5399937/2024/08/21/nba-40-under-40-top-coaches-executives-di  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) paid tribute on Friday to three Latino leaders who have dedicated their careers to sharing the culture of and protecting the rights of the Latino community. "MALDEF was founded in San Antonio and has worked throughout its 56-year organizational history on the ongoing struggle for full recognition of Latino rights in the stat  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release: The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has diligently invested federal pandemic recovery funds over the past four years, continuously emphasizing our expectation to spend all ESSER III funds as with previous rounds. As of September 30, 2024, 100 percent of ESSER III funds are allocated and obligated -- under contract or otherwise legally committed to spend -- from the total $  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Eric M. Sharman, 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. -- Here at the home of Air University, continuing education is at the core of what we do, with Squadron Office School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College on the academic circle here, and the enlisted school across town at Gunter Annex. These schools exist to ensure that our milita  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams MACON--University of Mississippi (UM) Howry Professor of Faulkner Studies Jay Watson, a native of Athens, will lead a series of lectures on the theme "Ruinate Green: Southern Literatures and Environmental Lost Cause-ism" for Mercer University's 67th annual Lamar Lecture Series, the most prominent lecture series on Southern history and culture in the U.S. "We are excited to bring Dr. Jay Wat  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * Metro-North Adding Special Weekend Trains on the Hudson Line for Leaf Peepers Laser Train is Ready to Keep Trains Moving When the Leaves Start Falling Hudson Line Turns 175 * * * Changing seasons bring beautiful colors along the Hudson Line, slippery rails, and a big railroad birthday to Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad customers. "Metro-Nor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: SALEM, MA Congressman Seth Moulton has selected five honorees for the 9th annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award. Created in 2016 by Congressman Moulton, the award recognizes the public service and community contributions of constituents across Massachusetts' 6th District. These five members of the district demonstrate the integrity, compassion, and commitment to community that were characterized by the  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * Announcement Builds on Authority's State-Leading Efforts to Award Contracts to MWBE/DBE/SVOB Firms Local Hiring Goals Will Add Thousands of Jobs Across $5 Billion of Contracts View Video of News Conference (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYTt-oceLu0) View Video B-Roll Footage of Networking Event (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdRVd_R6LdI), Connecting Pri  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release: * * * Live virtual webinar event will highlight the importance of disability inclusion and provide resources for employers and jobseekers. * * * New York, Monday, September 30, 2024 - The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is proud to shine a spotlight on National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October by hosting a special live webinar event dedicated to promoting disability  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The National Board of Certified Counselors issued the following news: Members of NBCC's Communications Department and the editorial staff of The Professional Counselor (TPC), NBCC's peer-reviewed journal, recently received five 2024 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. This year marks the 36th year that APEX has recognized excellence in publishing. The competition is sponsored by Communications Concepts, Inc., a company that helps professionals in the f  more

LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 1 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Netflix will exclusively produce and distribute new series and films by acclaimed Japanese director Hitoshi One for the next five years. Hitoshi One's Tokyo Swindlers received a tremendous response when it debuted in July this year, ranking in the Netflix Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) for five consecutive weeks and holding the No.1 spot in the Netflix Top 10 TV in Japan for six consec  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The research and creative, teaching and service contributions of Syracuse University's postdoctoral scholars, including three who received special awards, were recognized at last week's celebration of the National Postdoctoral Association's Postdoc Appreciation Week. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Graduate School co-hosted the annual appreciation dinner to celebrate the postdoctoral community and to cele  more

MERCED, California, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Patty Guerra, UC Merced Stem cells hold vast potential to help people live healthier lives. UC Merced researchers have delved into expanded uses of these cells, which can be used to create any cell in the body, to replace damaged cardiac tissue and grow new blood vessels, among other uses. A $5.4 million grant from one of the world's largest institutions dedicated to regenerative medicine   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * Special Guest Judges Through the Decades Include Pepa, Michelle Williams, Maureen McCormick, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Debbie Gibson and Joanna Gaines This First-Of-Its-Kind Competition Series Will Feature America's Best Roller-Skating Teams Dancing Through The Decades, As Expert Judges And Pop Culture Icons Decide Which Team Is Worthy To Win Roller Jam And $1  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The ADA Forsyth Institute issued the following news: The ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) has been awarded a $6.2 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Funded under the highly competitive RM1 mechanism, this five-year award will support a groundbreaking project to develop next-generation smart materials for dental fillings using physics-based artificial intelligence (AI). This innovation marks one of the first appli  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: As part of its ongoing dedication to increasing access to urban green space, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today held the fourth open house-style event to engage directly with the public and gather feedback on the revitalization of Liberty State Park. The open house focused on active recreation amenities, vehicle and pedestrian circula  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 1 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: New Mexico State University will host the 2024 Outreach Conference, "Cultivating Solutions: Collaborating for Southern New Mexico," from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave. The conference, which highlights partnerships between NMSU and Southern New Mexico, is free and open to the public, but registration is required. "The Outreach Conference is an   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Chicago, IL Northwestern University's American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) and Teatro Vista Productions (TVP) present a one-night-only, free concert event featuring Mexican musical sensation Jaime Lozano. "Jamie Lozano & The Familia: Songs by an Immigrant" takes place on Monday, Oct 14 at Wirtz Center Chicago located inside Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive on Northwestern's Chicago campus. The conce  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release: Life is stressful. Whether you're dealing with illness, a relationship or work conflict, eating healthy, the election, climate change or global conflicts, it can all be a lot - NPR is here to help. On September 30th, NPR is launching Stress Less: A Quest to Reclaim Your Calm, a special five-part multi-platform series that delves into the science of stress and resilience. Each week, NPR health correspondent All  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news release: By Mary E. Hamisevicz, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Corporate Communications U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) researcher Edward Gorzkowski, Ph.D., to be recognized as Fellow to the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) for outstanding contributions to the ceramic sciences by conspicuous achievement in the ceramic industry during the upcoming American Ceramics Society Awards Banquet held in Pittsburgh,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- NTCA, The Rural Broadband Association issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: Indianapolis, Ind.-- NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association Chief Executive Officer Shirley Bloomfield today announced the winners of the 2024 Smart Rural Community Showcase Awards, presented annually to rural broadband providers who not only provide high-quality, reliable connectivity, but who also have led the way on collaborative and innovative projects that advance the com  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Dallas, TX, September 30, 2024 - Omni Hotels & Resorts has officially broken ground and construction is well underway on Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita, the brand's first luxury resort in Mexico. Set to open in late 2026, Omni has assembled a seasoned design team to bring this dynamic concept to life, including Bob Glazier, HKS Architects, Farouki Farouki, Girvin Associates, and Waldrop + Nichols, with Th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The White House issued the following news release: Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals as members of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board: * Peter Swift, Member and Designated Chair * Richelle Allen, Member * Lake Barrett, Member * Miles Greiner, Member * Silvia Jurisson, Member * Seth Tuler, Member Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) is an independent federal   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- New York Magazine issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: Vulture today announced the initial lineup for its annual pop-culture extravaganza, Vulture Festival, which is returning with a weekend of high-profile events that bring everything you love about Vulture to life. Taking place Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17, at NYA East in Los Angeles, the festival will offer superfans a weekend of programming that celebrates the shows, movies, artists, and  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: Professor Moe Thandar Wynn and Associate Professor Paige Little have been recognised at the 2024 Women in Technology (WiT) Awards. The prestigious Queensland awards, which were announced on Friday night, are one of the biggest and longest-running recognition programs for women in STEM in Australia. This year's competition attracted over 300 nominations across 11 categories. Professor Wyn  more

SEWELL, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- The Rowan College of South Jersey issued the following news release: The Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) Cybersecurity Program was honored by the National Security Agency (NSA) at a special event last spring. In March, the program received the distinguished Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense award from the NSA, at a ceremony held in Louisville, Ky. The program, at RCSJ-Cumberland, is designed to be approachable, practical, and a good foundation   more

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Far East District issued the following news story: By Kim Chong-yun, Far East District USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea - Jamie Hagio, Construction Division Chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District, earned the Asian American Executive of the Year Award during the ceremony held in Renton, Washington, Sept. 27-28, 2024. "I am deeply humbled to represent Asian-Americans and the engineering community," said Hagio. "I was sur  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) introduced legislation to help provide low-income individuals and families with additional opportunities to achieve a greater sense of economic and financial stability. The Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment (HOPE) Act will help remove existing barriers--including misinformation and repetitive, time-cons  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) is excited to announce that Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has been awarded $6,000,000 through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish the AI Measurement Science and Engineering Cooperative Research Center (AIMSEC). This new center will lead vital research into how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can be developed, tested, and deplo  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: University of Arizona faculty excelled last year, advancing world-class research and innovation thanks to strong institutional support for professional development and career growth, according to the university's Faculty Affairs Annual Report. The report highlights an increase in faculty numbers, enhanced faculty onboarding programs, peer mentoring initiatives and a strategic focus on career advan  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: Evolutionary biology could help biblical scholars reconstruct the early form of the Bible's text, according to the winner of Australian Catholic University's Three Minute Thesis (3MT(R)) Final. Joey McCollum, a PhD candidate with ACU's Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry, was named overall winner at ACU's 3MT Final, claiming a $3000 prize. The former software engineer who learnt New T  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The fungus among us is becoming resistant to treatment, and one researcher wants to know why. Virginia Tech researcher Jose Vargas-Muniz recently received a five-year $2 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to better understand the role of the septins, a cytoskeleton protein, within the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus when exposed to the antifungal drug caspofungin. "Gaining this kn  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 1 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Sowams Elementary School becomes fourth school in district to earn prestigious U.S. Department of Education designation * * * BARRINGTON, RI -- Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) joined students, educators, and state, town and school leaders to formally recognize Sowams Elementary School as the district's fourth school to e  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 1 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Garvin Memorial Elementary School becomes third school in district to earn prestigious U.S. Department of Education designation * * * CUMBERLAND, R.I. -- Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) joined students, educators, and state, town and school leaders to formally recognize Garvin Memorial Elementary School as the district's  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Recently, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) was honored as a 2024 "Guardian of Small Business" by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his work advancing policies that support America's small and independent business owners. The award recognized lawmakers for their support of small business owners through legislative action and leadership. "Small businesses are critical to the econo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration issued the following news: * * * Providing critical funding to support of President Biden's Unity Agenda for the Nation * * * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently awarded $68.5 million in grants that support behavioral health education, training and community  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is excited to announce the newest installment of SCETV Safe Space, an award-winning program dedicated to youth mental health. This new episode will focus on teen stress and premiere on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. on ETV-HD. Viewers can also watch the broadcast on the SCETV website, YouTube channel or Facebook page. American teenagers are so s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Says Ulster County Sheriff, A U.S. Marine Corps Vet And Former NY State Trooper, Will Be An Excellent Addition To The State And Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge Of Bravery Review Board To Recommend Candidates To The Attorney General For Prestigious Award U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the appointment of Juan Figueroa, Ulster C  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: The IEEE Computer Society (CS) last week announced that Grace Lewis, a principal researcher at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and lead of the SEI's Tactical and AI-Enabled Systems Initiative, was elected the society's president for 2026. Lewis will serve a one-year term, preceded by a year as president-elect. IEEE CS is the largest community of computer scientist  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) released the following statements after their legislation to collectively award a group of Vietnam War veterans known as "Dustoff Crews" with the Congressional Gold Medal was signed into law: "The U.S. Army Dustoff Crews who served during the Vietnam War risked their lives to rescue countless soldiers, sailors, and airmen who may have otherwise died on the ba  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Department of Psychology offices on the fourth floor of Corbett Family Hall (Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame) The Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame has hired six new faculty members this year, a significant expansion of a field that is core to the University's commitment to fighting the U.S. mental health crisis. The new assistant professors Ryan Carpenter, Haya Fatim  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts Federal agencies can help fund small businesses' technology research and development. This report--the second in a series--looks at how often agencies award funds under "open topics." Awarding funds this way allows businesses to define problems and pitch innovative solutions within broad topic areas rather than soliciting only solutions to predefined problem  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news: The Board of Regents of the Universities of Wisconsin has recognized Snap-on, Inc. with a Business Partnership award in appreciation of their partnership with and support of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. The Universities of Wisconsin launched the Regents Business Partnership Award to recognize companies that positively affect Wisconsin through their generosity and collaboration with univ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Vox Media issued the following news on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * The long-running show hosted by award-winning food writer Francis Lam will join a portfolio of like-minded brands and shows including Eater, Punch, and Gastropod * * * Vox Media today announced a podcast partnership with American Public Media (APM) that will bring APM's James Beard Award-winning food show, The Splendid Table, to the Vox Media Podcast Network. Since it launched nearly three decades ago, The Spl  more

FREDONIA, New York, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Prolific may best describe the research Department of History Professor Eileen Lyon has compiled on the Holocaust and recently shared. Dr. Lyon presented her work at various international conferences, received a prestigious award and participated in national and local seminars and exhibits. Teaching interests of Lyon include British and European history, history of the Holocaust a  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Medical Teams International issued the following news release: (Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA) September 30, 2024 - Medical Teams International received $3.35 million from the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) to support healthcare services for refugees and their host communities in its Tanzania program. The new PRM funding, which began on August 1, 2024, will enable essential services through July 31, 2025. The grant marks the seventh award from PRM for  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Trinity College issued the following news: Trinity College Professor of Fine Arts Robert Kirschbaum received a fellowship grant from the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture (MFJC) for his Ashlar Series: creating intaglio and relief prints, a work of art that will raise issues of identity, spirituality, and abstraction. The MFJC promotes the global regeneration of Jewish culture by supporting, developing, and connecting scholars, artists, filmmakers, rabbis,   more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: Wilkes University's Maslow Graduate Program in Creative Writing and the James Jones Literary Society have named two fellows in their James Jones First Novel competition. For the first time since the James Jones First Novel Fellowship was established in 1992, judges have selected two writers rather than one to jointly share the title of fellow. Thomas Andrew Green of Kennesaw, Georgia, and Julie  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New York District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, announces the awarding of a contract for the repair of a Multi-Use Building at Watervliet Arsenal, New York. The contract, valued at $65,099,763.00, has been awarded to Consigli Construction Co., Inc. This essential repair project will restore the functionality of a multi-use facility critical to the operations at Watervliet Arse  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.6 million grant to New Garden Park Inc., in Worcester, Massachusetts, for roadway and utility infrastructure improvements to support the manufacturing sector in the region. This grant will provide for essential utility upgrades, includ  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, Oct. 1 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) a contract to perform depot maintenance, repair and overhaul support of the 135 aircraft P-8A Poseidon fleet specializing in maritime patrol and reconnaissance, long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissan  more

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Discovery could pave the way for personalized therapeutics to treat the chronic inflammatory bowel disease * * * By Susanne Clara Bard Crohn's disease -- an autoimmune disorder -- is characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, resulting in a slew of debilitating gastrointestinal symptoms that vary from patient to patient. Complications of the disease can   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: Health care is more than doctor visits; it's a team effort. But most artificial intelligence-driven technologies built on patient data use only the information provided by physicians, omitting crucial input from nurses and rehabilitation therapists. An innovative, interdisciplinary project co-led by the University of Illinois Chicago will use artificial intelligence to unify data  more

ORONO, Maine, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: The Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a $9 million contract to the University of Maine for research that will significantly expand efforts to quantify snowpack properties, explore the impact of snowmelt on the surrounding terrestrial environments of Alaska and Maine, and expand training opportunities in polar science. The project is led by School of Earth and Climate Sciences and Climate Change I  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Amanda Vicente-Santos, a post-doctoral researcher in the University of Oklahoma School of Biological Sciences, has won the Early Career Researcher Award from the journal Ecology Letters for her published research on stressors in bats. "My research focuses on how human-caused disturbances, like climate change or deforestation, could potentially increase the prevalence of diseases that affect anima  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * The hydrogeologist's research has addressed water security issues across India. * * * Himanshu Kulkarni, Ph.D., was named the 2025 recipient of the International Water Prize at the University of Oklahoma WaTER Symposium on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The prize is a biennial award sponsored by the OU Water Technologies for Emerging Regions (WaTER) Center and presented to an individual who has made  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: As Americans prepare to head the polls in November to elect the next president of the United States, the University of Richmond's Digital Scholarship Lab has released Electing the President, a new, interactive map focusing on voting in presidential elections since 1840. Electing the President visualizes the results of presidential elections through both the electoral college and the popular vote, from W  more

PERTH, Australia, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: An expert in quantum technology and dark matter from The University of Western Australia has been awarded a prestigious national prize for his outstanding contribution to physics. Professor Michael Tobar, from UWA's School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing and director of the Quantum Technologies and Dark Matter Research Lab, has been awarded the Harrie Massey Medal and Prize. "I'm honoured  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: By Joshua Defibaugh For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Vermont (UVM) has achieved a new record for research funding: attracting $266 million in extramural support for the 2024 fiscal year. More than doubling the university's annual research funding of five years ago, UVM faculty members garnered nearly 700 research awards to launch over 1,000 new projects confronting head-on some of soci  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 30 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: As a member institution of Campus Compact, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing civic and community engagement in higher education, the University of Wyoming is accepting nominations and applications for the 2024 Impact Awards. Impact Awards honor outstanding contributions to civic and community engagement and recognize individuals and programs that exemplify meaningful impact within   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 30 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A guest speaker and a screening of his award-winning film are among events scheduled for the 30th anniversary of the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) at the University of Wyoming Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 7-8. Established in 1994, WIND assists and supports individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families and their networks by conducting research and providing training, educat  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * Faculty member Daniel Stovall and his students will use the grant to study how a gene, RYBP, is altered in the cells of the most common and lethal central nervous system tumor called glioblastoma. * Stovall is the first faculty member at Winthrop to receive the Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award from the National Institutes of Health's Nat  more

BELLINGHAM, Washington, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- Western Washington University issued the following news release: * * * Bond, a 2022 Washington State Book Award finalist, will present 'Coming Home: How the Nez Perce Tribe Regained Their Cultural Heritage' * * * Western Libraries will host a talk by professor and author Trevor Bond entitled "Coming Home: How the Nez Perce Tribe Regained Their Cultural Heritage" at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Wilson 4 Central Reading Room. This event is fr  more