SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Livia McQuade (center) with U.S. wheelchair rugby team members Joe Delagrave and Sara Adam. The team won a silver medal in Paris, and Adam became the first woman to compete on the U.S. wheelchair rugby team at the Paralympics. For sport management major Livia McQuade '25, the path from the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics to Paris for the Paralympic Games went like this: After learning about an internship o  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: Martin Guggenheim, Fiorello LaGuardia Professor of Clinical Law Emeritus at New York University Law School, will deliver the 10th annual Katheryn D. Katz '70 Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. He will present the lecture titled "Children Deserve Better than What the United States Offers Them. A Critique of the 'Child Welfare System'." Professor Guggenheim is one of the nation's foremost experts   more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have found that two genetic variants that confer high risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) together trigger a harmful inflammatory response in the brain's immune cells, particularly in females, in a preclinical model. The findings, published Sept. 30 in Neuron, emphasize the importance of considering sex differences in Alzheimer's research a step that could ultimately lead to more precis  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: ATLANTA - October 1, 2024 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases, is proud to announce it is the 2024 Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Leader in the U.S. mobile and device trade-in and upgrade industry. Frost & Sullivan's Customer Value Leadership Award recognizes the company that offers superior p  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Anna Williams, creator of the first podcast dissertation, to visit campus Oct. 9 and 10 * * * By Jennifer Micale Working on her doctoral dissertation on Gothic novels, Anna Williams found herself living in one. Her end product, My Gothic Dissertation, focuses on the intersection of literature and life -- and is the first-ever dissertation to be submitted and approved in podcast form. Williams, who earned  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Analysis of green and blue tattoo inks by Binghamton researchers finds 9/10 to violate regulations * * * By John Brhel If you plan on getting a tattoo, consider this: A new study from Binghamton University looking at green and blue tattoo inks from Europe found that most contained ingredients that are not listed on the label - and some contained ingredients that are outright banned. Tattoo inks   more

HAMILTON, New York, Oct. 1 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Colgate University's Department of Theater will stage Toliver and Wakeman, an original play by Assistant Professor of Theater Kyle Bass, at Brehmer Theater during Family Weekend, Oct. 18-21. First premiered in 2022 at Franklin Stage Company (Franklin, N.Y.), the play portrays the Civil War experiences of two Union soldiers, each fleeing past lives: Toliver is a fugitive slave and Wakeman a woman disguised as a male. F  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- Burford Capital, a finance firm focused on law, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Growth in awareness and use of "corporate finance for law" reinforced in data and in interviews with global law firm lawyers * * * Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, has grown significantly since its founding in 2009. As part of ongoing recognition of the growth in legal finance and Burford's industry leadersh  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Raju Tomer's lab explores the impact that neurological conditions and drugs like ketamine have on the brain. * * * Raju Tomer, who joined Columbia in 2016, wants to better understand the brain by improving the technologies that allow us to see inside it. Tomer's lab has a wide-ranging approach to that goal. Several years ago, for example, Tomer and colleagues developed a set of imaging and chemical treatment m  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Substation Project Will Improve Reliability, Create Over 400 Skilled Union Jobs, M/WBE Contracts, Advance New York State's Climate Goals * * * Con Edison today marked the start of construction of its Reliable Clean City - Idlewild Project, which will support the electrification of John F. Kennedy International Airport, the Metropolitan Transpor  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell Law School has announced a new partnership with Service to School's VetLink program, furthering its commitment to supporting veterans and military-affiliated students. This collaboration aims to expand opportunities and access for highly qualified veterans transitioning to higher education. Founded and led by veterans, Service to Schools is a non-profit that provides free college and graduate school application co  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A yearly campuswide fundraising campaign that supports local nonprofits and those in need launched Sept. 25, with contributions already in its donations box. The Cornell United Way campaign, which supports the United Way of Tompkins County (UWTC), jumpstarted its fundraising efforts with a focused pacesetter campaign earlier in September. That resulted in gifts to date already surpassing $75,000. "That is solid progress  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised BTG Pactual in its acquisition of Greytown Advisors, a multifamily office located in Miami. The Debevoise team is led by M&A partner Maurizio Levi-Minzi and counsel Sergio Torres and includes associate Tanaya Sanyal, employee benefits and executive compensation partner Franklin Mithcell and associate Allyson Farley, investment management partner Sheena Paul, banking partner   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Murrett If you need an expert to discuss U.S. military presence in the Middle East, you may want to consider retired Vice Admiral Robert Murrett. Murrett is currently a professor of practice at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and deputy director of Syracuse University's Institute for Security Policy and Law. He's recently been interviewed by Newsweek, Rolling Stone, The Hill, and  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Elon Musk Remains On Top The Richest Americans Are Worth A Record-Breaking $5.4 Trillion Donald Trump Returns to the 2024 List * * * NEW YORK - October 1, 2024 - Forbes today unveils its 43rd annual Forbes 400 list, the definitive ranking of the 400 wealthiest Americans. The richest U.S. citizens continue to soar. They are collectively worth a record $5.4 trillion, up nearly $1 trillion from last year  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison, a law firm, issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Joseph Glatt has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Department, resident in New York. Glatt was formerly partner and general counsel for the credit arm of Apollo Global Management, a major alternative asset management firm. "Joe has exceptional experience both working in private practice at leading la  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: House Majority PAC is launching new television ads across 5 districts in California, Michigan, Montana, New York, and Texas. * * * CA-47 HMP is launching two new television ads, "Total" and "Breaker", highlighting Scott Baugh's extremist anti-abortion agenda and crime record. * * * MI-10 HMP is launching a new television a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Recently opened The Manner sets a new standard for lifestyle hotels in SoHo, New York; The Standard, Singapore; Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston and The StandardX, Bangkok are slated to open this year * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the completed acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates of pioneering lifestyle hospitality compan  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Nicola Dell, associate professor of information science at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech, has been awarded a 2024 MacArthur Foundation fellowship for her work developing technology interventions to address the needs of overlooked populations, including home health care aides and survivors of intimate partner violence. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the awards on Oct. 1  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to JD Vance cozying up to ultra-wealthy Republican donors today in New York City, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: "JD Vance is spending the day before the debate with the people he'll always look out for: the Trump-Vance ticket's ultra-wealthy MAGA donors. Donald Trump already gave billionaires and big corporations massive tax handouts at the expense  more

RIVERDALE, New York, Oct. 2 -- Manhattan College issued the following news: On Tuesday, October 1 Manhattan University honored Sonia Kreidenweis '83 with a plaque unveiling ceremony for being inducted into the Nation Academy of Engineering. Sonia Kreidenweis '83, University Distinguished Professor in the department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, is the newest Jasper and second alumnae to be elected into the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE), bringing the C  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced his intention to nominate Muriel Goode-Trufant as the city's next corporation counsel. Goode-Trufant is a longtime public servant, having spent more than 30 years in the New York City Department of Law, where she has served as acting corporation counsel since this summer. As corporation counsel, Goode-Trufant will lead the New York City Department of Law,   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Allison Stoddart as City Hall chief counsel, effective immediately. Stoddart has served as chief of staff in the Office of the Chief Counsel since the start of the Adams administration. During her tenure, Stoddart spearheaded the New York City Legal Fellows Program, a citywide initiative designed to enable junior attorneys at law firms a  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Corner Entrance to Increase Transit Access With Prominent Street Visibility * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today joined with BXP, an office developer, owner, and manager, to break ground on a new accessible street entrance to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Grand Central Madison Concourse at 45th Street and Madison Avenue. The entrance   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Legislation S1550/A1118 Requires All Advertisements for Gambling and Sports Betting To Include Warnings About Potential Harmful and Addictive Effects of Gambling * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to fight the addictive effects of gambling. Legislation S1550/A1118 requires all advertisements for gambling and sports betting to include warnings about the potenti  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release: * * * Exhibition on View Through October 31 Additional Information Available Here (https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/2024-dream-exhibit) * * * NYS Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced the opening of the new Disability Rights Employment Awareness Month, or DREAM, exhibit featuring the national theme, "Access to Good Jobs for All," at the Governor's Recept  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Nine recipients honored for their leadership, innovation, and dedication in emergency communications * * * Hoboken, N.J., October 1, 2024 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the winners of its 2024 PSAPs' Finest Awards. Now in its nineteenth year, NICE's PSAPs' Finest Awards recognize dedicated individuals and team standouts in public safety emergency communications. Honorees are r  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: Chicago, IL. Nixon Peabody LLP has hired Carla Lempera in the firm's newly created position of Director of Engagement and Performance Optimization. In this role, Carla will focus on performance enhancement and support the well-being of the firm's attorneys and professional colleagues. Carla joins Nixon Peabody with a wealth of experience in coaching, counseling, and mentoring in fast-paced, high-performin  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * Scholarly work deepens our understanding of how the exploitation of enslaved women enabled the institutionalization of race-based slavery * * * New York University historian Jennifer L. Morgan, whose work focuses on the institutionalization of race-based slavery in early America and the Black Atlantic, has been named a 2024 MacArthur Fellow by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. MacArth  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Ohio Wesleyan President Shares OWU's Access, Inclusion Innovations at United Nations General Assembly Forum * * * When leaders gathered for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2024 forum to discuss issues of global significance, they invited Ohio Wesleyan University President Matt vandenBerg to the table. vandenBerg, Ed.D., participated Sept. 24 in discussions exploring "Inclusion for All: Fro  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Legislation S.2465C/A.1696C Expands Insurance Coverage of Breast Cancer Screening and Imaging To Include Nationally Recognized Guidelines * * * On the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to expand insurance coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging to include procedures as recommended by nationally recognized clinical  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray represented New Mountain Capital as an existing shareholder of Atlanta-based registered investment adviser Homrich Berg in TPG Growth's strategic minority investment in Homrich Berg. The transaction was announced on Sept. 26 in a press release. New Mountain Capital is a New York-based investment firm that emphasizes business building and growth, rather than debt, as it pursues long-term capital  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Labor expert Will Brucher says the strike proves unions are willing to "flex their economic muscle" * * * By Steve Flamisch More than 45,000 dockworkers went on strike at 12:01 a.m., snarling container ship traffic and halting operations at the Port of New York and New Jersey and dozens of other ports along the East and Gulf coasts. Their union, the International Longshoremen's Association (IL  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * The acquisition will allow Sage to deliver a cost-effective Supply Chain Execution (SCE) solution that provides SMBs with complete visibility across their entire supply chains. * * * Sage, a leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), is enhancing its supply chain software capabilities by acquiring Anvyl,  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Oct. 2 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: St. Bonaventure University alumnus and global businessman Dick Kearns, '72, returns to his alma mater this month, bringing along a panel of international business executives for the 11th annual Kearns Global Business Forum. The presentation, titled "GenAI: Understanding Current Applications in Business and Higher Ed," will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in Dresser Auditorium of the Murphy Bu  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: This summer, a group of undergraduates explored the dynamic intersection of plant science and technology, gaining hands-on experience on how digital biology is shaping the future of agriculture and sustainability. The Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) is now celebrating their achievements by highlighting the work of three standout students who participated in research experiences at Cornell Univer  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * New Center Offers Nearly 50 Spots for Students' Children During School Year; Part of $10.8 Million Effort by Governor Hochul and SUNY to Address Child Care Deserts * * * Olean, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the opening of a new child care center at Jamestown Community College. The center offers nearly 50 spots during the school   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker The University at Albany's undergraduate program in Digital Forensics has been recognized by the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) for excellence in cyber defense research. The program, which prepares students for careers in industry, law enforcement and government to tackle cyberattacks, data breaches, fraud, financial crimes or oth  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Bethany Bump University at Albany President Havidan Rodriguez delivered his Fall University Address on Thursday, updating the community on the state of the University and highlighting achievements in enrollment, rankings, research, and student success and supports. The speech, which was delivered to a full Campus Center West Auditorium, was followed by a ceremony recognizing winners  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 2 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Stuart Wright, who has served as chief financial officer of Upstate University Hospital for more than 15 years, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2024 list of 77 top academic medical center CFOs to know. Wright has made the list previously, most recently in 2023 and 2022. As CFO, Wright oversees all financial functions for the hospital, patient access services  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse Stage begins the 2024/25 subscription series with "Dial M for Murder," Jeffrey Hatcher's fresh adaptation of the classic crime thriller. Directed by Syracuse Stage artistic director Robert Hupp ("Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express," "Our Town"), the show will run Oct. 16-Nov. 3 in the Archbold Theatre at Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. Margot Wendice is happily married to Tony, and t  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Acclaimed scientist and neurodiversity advocate Temple Grandin will headline an upcoming virtual seminar hosted by the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) on October 8 at 1 p.m. ET. Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, has made significant contributions to agricultural innovation and sustainable practices. Her groundbreaking research has revolutionized livestock hand  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced it will present at the Goldman Sachs 2024 U.S. Financial Services Conference. Tradeweb CEO Billy Hult is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Report examines regulatory complexities and compliance issues for EV charging stakeholders * * * New York - The increasing sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. is driving an urgent need for reliable and extensive EV charging infrastructure. This infrastructure is critical not only to sustain EV adoption but also to mitigate "range anxiety" -- the fear of running out of battery, which re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Promotions Span Diverse Practice Areas and Multiple Offices * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Troutman Pepper has announced its 18 newly elected partners, listed below by office and practice area. Partner promotions are effective January 1, 2025, and span numerous practices and multiple offices, including Atlanta, Berwyn, Charlotte, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Princeton, Raleigh, Richmond, and Washing  more

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Research finds that PFOA and PFOS are major contributors to toxicity * * * A first-of-its-kind study has measured the toxicity of several types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), better known as "forever chemicals," when mixed together in the environment and in the human body. The good news: Most of the tested chemicals' individual cytotoxicity  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * Oct. 10 Living Democracy Symposium Brings Leading Voices on Election Year Issues to UMD Campus * * * On Oct. 10, 2024, the University of Maryland (UMD) Libraries will bring together influential voices on the importance of civic engagement, activism, intellectual and academic freedom, and journalism in preserving democracy for a special, free, one-day event, the Living Democracy Symposium. P  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 2 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * Exercising the right to vote helps build a robust and equitable civic culture at Rochester. * * * With the US general election approaching, the University of Rochester's Senior Leadership Group encourages faculty, staff, and students to exercise their right to vote--by absentee ballot, at an early voting site, or on Election Day on Tuesday, November 5. Voting is one of the key activities you can take  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised CEZ Group on the issuance of Euros700 million 4.125% sustainability-linked notes due 2031 and Euros750 million 4.250% sustainability-linked notes due 2032 under its Euros8 billion EMTN programme. The notes are admitted to trading on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and followed the annual update of CEZ Group's Euros8 billion EMTN programme, on whi  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the initial purchaser banks, led by Goldman Sachs International and UniCredit, on CEME S.p.A.'s debut issuance of senior secured floating rate high yield notes with an aggregate principal amount of Euros360 million and entry into a new Euros67.5 million revolving credit facility. The notes have been issued pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the US Securities  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised BNP PARIBAS and J.P. Morgan as joint global coordinators, BNP PARIBAS, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe and J.P. Morgan as joint lead managers and joint bookrunners, and J&T BANKA as co-manager on the issuance of Euros300 million fixed-to-floating rate senior preferred notes due 2030 by Czech-based publicly traded MONETA Money Bank. The notes, rated A3 by Moody's, attracted   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Natixis, Deutsche Bank AG and Standard Chartered Bank as mandated lead arrangers, underwriters and bookrunners to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, a private infrastructure investment platform within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, on its proposed acquisition of 49 percent of the Onslow Iron Road Trust from Mineral Resources Limited for up to AUD$1.3 billio  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised PPF Group on the first-ever in-depth merger investigation under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). The investigation led to the issuance of the first in-depth conditional merger clearance under the new legal instrument. This landmark decision, in which the European Commission tested how it will apply FSR in merger cases, involved the sale of a 50 percent plus  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Blackstone LaunchPad hosted its largest event on record since its inception in 2016. Ideas Fest, the annual LaunchPad student innovator competition, was held in Bird Library on Sept. 13. More than 120 student teams registered for the first competition of the semester, with team winners from across campus. Student teams delivered a 90-second "elevator pitch" on their entrepreneurial idea to a panel of judges, and wi  more