PASADENA, California, Oct. 3 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: This fall, Caltech is opening doors and crossing over into blended worlds where art and science merge. As part of Getty's PST ART: Art & Science Collide event, Caltech is spearheading three projects, one of which is Opening Doors, a performing arts series on campus highlighting world-renowned performers and stories of science and engineering. Organized by CaltechLive, Opening Doors includes a play  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Tony and Grammy award winner Daveed Diggs actor, writer, producer, author and musician captivated a sold-out audience in the Kiplinger Theatre at the Schwartz Center on Sept. 25 in a conversation with Samantha Sheppard, chair and associate professor of performing and media arts (PMA) in the College of Arts and Sciences. Diggs, who originated the dual roles of the Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the smash mus  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Galarza's debut novel is one of five finalists for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. * * * By Brian McNeill "The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky," the debut novel by Josh Galarza, a student in the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been named a 2024 National Book Awards finalist. Galarza's novel, w  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release: Today, AARP Foundation announced two new members of its board of directors: Beth Chandler and Lofton Holder. The board of directors is the governing body of AARP Foundation, a charitable affiliate of AARP, which works for and with older adults to reduce senior poverty. "We are thrilled to welcome Beth and Lofton to our board of directors," said Claire Casey,  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following news: By Mackenzie Mendez, U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications Tech. Sgt. Toneda Randle, Military and Family Readiness NCO at the U.S. Air Force Academy has been named the NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award recipient. This award recognizes her exceptional commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and advocating for civil rights within the U.S. Air Force. The NAACP Roy Wilkins Re  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 3 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * The winner of the 2024 Raz-Shumaker Prairie Schooner Book Prize in Poetry is Gbenga Adesina for "Death Does Not End at the Sea." * * * The winning title was chosen by guest judges Joseph Millar and Hilda Raz with Kwame Dawes, Glenna Luschei Editor-in-Chief of Prairie Schooner. Adesina will receive a $3,000 award and publication by the University of Nebraska Press. "This extraordinary collection, permeat  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Oct. 4 -- Bard College issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: In an interactive panel discussion held today, the Al-Quds Bard Civic Engagement Program at Al-Quds Bard College (AQB) was presented as the first place winner of the 2024 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship. Established by the Talloires Network and the MacJannet Foundation, the prize recognizes exceptional student community engagement initiatives and financially supports their ongoing pub  more

BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: Department of Physics researcher Marti Perarnau Llobet received the Spanish Royal Physics Society-BBVA Foundation Award in the category of Young Researcher in Theoretical Physics. Perarnau recently began to work as a Ramon y Cajal researcher at the UAB Quantum Information Group. Marti Perarnau Llobet, researcher in the UAB Department of Physics, was awarded the Spanish Royal Physics Society-B  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: Executive Shareholder Sherrie Savett and Shareholders William Ellerbe, Joy Clairmont, and Michael Fantini received The Anti-Fraud Coalition's Whistleblower Lawyers of the Year Award at the 2024 Anti-Fraud Coalition Conference. The event took place in Washington, D.C. September 25-27. The lawyers were recognized "For Outstanding Advocacy and Success in Pursuing a Historic Declined False Claims Act Qui   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release: * * * The eleventh CityLab October 14 - 16 will convene over 500 mayors, policymakers, innovators, and creatives to surface and share scalable urban solutions New featured speakers include Mexico Secretary Roman Meyer Falcon, Astronaut Katya Echazarreta, Mexico Senator Ana Lilia Rivera, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Boise Mayor Lauren McClean, Helsinki Mayor Juhana Vart  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Jennifer Borland, director of Oklahoma State University's Center for Humanities and a professor of art history in the Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History, was recently awarded the Best First Book of Feminist Scholarship of the Middle Ages for her book, "Visualizing Household Health: Medieval Women, Art, and Knowledge in the Regime du corps." The award was presented by the national chapter of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: St. Paul, Minn. Britta Babel was awarded Grassroots Professional of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her outstanding work in grassroots organizing in support of our mission to make cancer a national priority. This annual award is given to an ACS CAN staff member whose strong dedication to grassroots organizing furthers the ach  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 3 -- Bismark State College issued the following news: * * * Awarded $9.9M to Improve Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities * * * Pioneering project leverages statewide partnerships and extended reality technologies to fill high-paying manufacturing jobs and create scalable workforce solutions * * * Bismarck State College (BSC) has been awarded $9.9 million through the U.S. Department of Education's Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) to support yo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 4 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision (Case No. 24-09-038) on Oct. 3, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Robinson Orjuela Garcia, Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell d/b/a AT&T California (U1001C); AT&T Mobility Wireless Operations Holdings d/b/a AT&T Mobility (U3021C); And AT&T Corp. (U5002C) Defendants. DECISION DENYING RELIEF AND DISMISSING COMPLAINT Summary This Decision denies  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 3 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists issued the following news release: On October 1, Phnom Penh Municipal Court Judge Lim Sokuntheara charged Dara, with 'incitement to disturb social security' over five social media posts he made between September 20 to 29. He faces charges under Articles 494 and 495 of Cambodia's Criminal Code, which carry a maximum penalty of up to two years in prison. Dara was arrested at the border between Koh Kong and  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: For the second year in a row, Cornell University has been awarded the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, recognizing the institution's exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion. This award is the only national recognition that honors higher education institutions for their achievements and dedication to enhancing diversity and inclusion on campus. This p  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 4 -- The Canadian Real Estate Association issued the following news release: The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is proud to recognize the long-lasting impact of REALTORS(R) from across the country as we launch the Canadian REALTORS Care(R) Award 2025 Proudly Presented by REALTOR.ca. REALTORS(R) from coast to coast dedicate their time and efforts to charities and causes dear to them. Nominations are now open to recognize a REALTOR(R) who has played a vital role in  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 4 -- The Georgia Department of Community Affairs issued the following news: The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has officially opened the 2025 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant cycle for application. This grant cycle is offering $10 million in CHIP grants to local governments, nonprofits, and public housing authorities. The 2025 CHIP application must be submitted using the Emphasys online portal. The application and the 2025 CHIP Application M  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Department of Defense announced today the award of a $71,157,977 grant as the federal share of a larger $88,969,971 project to Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas, from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, that replaces the existing school at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The project will address facility capacity and condition deficiencies that placed Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas as the 51s  more

OLD ELVET, England, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Durham University issued the following news: Our researchers have been awarded a British Council grant for a project aiming to improve the resilience of roads in the Himalayan region of India by integrating disaster preparedness into transportation engineering education. Dr Ellen Robson and Professor David Toll, from our Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience and Department of Engineering, are collaborating with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 3, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a total of $498,801 in research funding to five college teams to further develop their innovative technologies to help address urgent environmental and public health challenges. Winning projects address high-priority issues, such as developing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free alternatives and ensuring   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Today, Oct. 3, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes nine home builders and three home raters with the 2024 Indoor AirPlus Leader Awards. These annual awards celebrate market-leading organizations that champion safer, healthier and more comfortable indoor environments through participation in and promotion of the Indoor AirPlus program, which offers enhanced indoor air quality protections   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 2, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring eight truck carriers and freight shippers in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska as industry leaders in supply chain, environmental, and energy efficiency with its annual SmartWay Excellence Awards. This year's SmartWay Partner awards were announced at a virtual ceremony hosted by EPA with its SmartWay Partners, affiliate  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 3, 2024) - Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for new and innovative green chemistry technologies, including Viridis Chemical of Columbus, Nebraska. This year's winners have developed chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the generation and use of hazardous substances, use les  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Erin Calipari, director of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research and associate professor of pharmacology and molecular physiology and biophysics, has been recognized with the Society for Neuroscience's 2024 Jacob P. Waletzky award. The award recognizes early-career scientists whose independent research has led to significant conceptual and empirical contributions to the understanding of drug addiction and w  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 4 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2025-022) on Oct. 1, 2024, involving Eastern Florida State College. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of Eastern Florida State (College) focused on selected College processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2022-044. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: Some unnecessary information tech  more

FRESNO, California, Oct. 3 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Survivor advocacy has been a lifelong passion for Fresno State graduate student Veronica Zarate Cortez, who has dedicated her academic and personal journey to supporting those affected by trauma. "Since I was little, I always wanted to do something to help people," Zarate said. "The idea of understanding why people are the way they are intrigued me." Her passion for psychology took roo  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 4 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - Oct. 3, 2024 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented MXT Infrastructure Holdings' (MXT Holdings) in its acquisition of Centennial Towers from Madison Dearborn, which won the Digital Infrastructure Deal of the Year - LATAM award at the 2024 TMT USA M&A Awards event Sept. 26. The TMT M&A USA Awards showcase the most significant digital infrastructure transactions of the year, recognizing the leadin  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 4 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Justin Hanna received the 2024 Inaugural Young ACG Beacon Award for his involvement with the ACG Detroit Chapter. The award honors young professionals in each chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) in the Great Lakes region who have made an extraordinary positive impact on their community. Hanna was recognized as an emerging leader who excels in his professional capacity and also contrib  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: 13 Colorado projects in rural and tribal communities selected, investments will create thousands of jobs Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet celebrated the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) award of over $170 million to 13 Colorado projects in rural and Tribal communities to expand access to safe drinking water and reliable energy. The funding is part of a $1.3 billion nati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following testimony by Cindy L. Davis, ex-deputy director of building and fire regulations at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, on behalf of the International Code Council, from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing entitled "Examining the Role and Effectiveness of Building Codes in Mitigating Against Disasters": * * * Th  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- The Institute for Advanced Study issued the following news release: The Institute for Advanced Study commenced its 2024-25 academic year on September 23, 2024, welcoming scholars from around the globe to its storied campus. The 267 visiting scholars, who began arriving earlier in the month, represent 35 nations and more than 130 institutions. Each is selected by the Institute's permanent Faculty based on the promise of their research, spanning the sciences and h  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: All three research projects that received the 2024 Golden Goose Award celebrating the wide-ranging impact of federally funded research that has led to breakthroughs for science and society trace their roots back to support for basic research provided decades ago by the U.S. National Science Foundation. A model that underpins modern artificial intelligence, removing a rare type of bird from the enda  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: By Conrad Duncan Imperial College London has scored top marks in five out of seven categories in Research England's Knowledge Exchange Framework. The fourth annual Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) showed Imperial has been achieving strong results in its work to share research and expertise with society and create real-world impact - a key goal of the university's new strategy, Science for Humanity. The K  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Thomas Jefferson University issued the following news: * * * Comprehensive Education for Weight Loss will be Offered to Patients Across PA and NJ * * * Jefferson Health has been awarded $2.4 million by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to implement evidence-based patient education and coaching programs for weight loss across Jefferson Primary Care. U.S. adult obesity rates have risen to over 40% in the past two decades,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced new federal funding for Genesee County programs to connect people with the support they need to overcome substance use disorders and mental health challenges. The $400,000 grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will strengthen Genesee County's Veterans Treatment Court and Adult Felony Recovery Court programs. These pro  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 3 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: Los Angeles Times Restaurant Critic Bill Addison has earned an award for food writing in the International Assn. of Culinary Professionals (IACP) awards competition. Presented in a ceremony on Sept. 26 at the IACP Summit in Brooklyn, N.Y., the annual awards program honored the creators behind the best cookbooks, digital media, food photography and styling, and food writing. Addison won in the restaurant  more

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Chemistry Will Conrad has been awarded a "life-changing" $425,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support his years-long research into the cause of tuberculosis. Conrad learned of the prestigious award in September and recalls whooping with joy, high fiving everyone nearby, and immediately texting family and friends a screenshot of his award notice. "It's a lif  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following Q&A on Oct. 2, 2024, with Lauren Pelley, senior health and medical reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation: * * * As the seasons continue to get warmer, thanks to climate change, many infectious diseases are intensifying, according to the CDC. One disease journalists should follow closely is Valley Fever, a condition caused by a fungus lurking in desert soil that is slowly creeping  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $997,622 is coming to Lane County to build resiliency in the face of climate chaos-fueled wildfires and smoke. This funding under the historic Inflation Reduction Act--the largest investment in climate action in history--will help improve air quality and mitigate the harms of wildfire smoke for Lane County residents, protecting public healt  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison today announced awards of $66,443,451 in Department of Justice grants to help support a variety of victim assistance programs, emergency management programs, and tribal governments. The grants awarded by the Department's Office of Justice Programs also included tools to reduce violent crime in the Eastern District of Mich  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 4 -- Mintz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Mintz Pro Bono Committee Chair and litigation member Susan Finegan will receive the Boston Bar Association's (BBA) Thurgood Marshall Award at its annual meeting on November 14. The award "honors Boston attorneys in the private bar whose extraordinary work has enhanced the human dignity of others." BBA recognized Sue as a tireless and innovative advocate for low-income people in Massachusetts and beyond. Serv  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT and Lincoln Laboratory are among awardees of $38 million in project awards to the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition to boost U.S. chip technology innovation. * * * By Kylie Foy, MIT Lincoln Laboratory MIT and Lincoln Laboratory are participants in four microelectronics proposals selected for funding to the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) Hub. The fundin  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 3 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Lydian Bernhardt When Walter Hood was a student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Charles Fountain, Ph.D., commanded him to take a semester off and take a co-op job in Asheville. Hood resisted -- the co-op would delay his college graduation -- but not for long. Fountain, who founded N.C. A&T's landscape architecture program, was a dominati  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $10 million in awards for the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program. Funds allocated through this program are aimed at enhancing the State's nation leading efforts to prevent domestic terrorism and targeted violence across the State. "We will never forget the racist and horrific act of violence that occurred in my hometown of Buffalo when 10   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release: Alexandria, VA - The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Distinguished Service Award, recognizing exceptional contributions to education by state board members from the District of Columbia, Illinois, and Nebraska. This prestigious award honors three outstanding board leaders each year and represents NASBE's  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: ATLANTA - The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA), today announced the award of $186,756 in Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) grants. This year's awards will support 11 projects advancing preservation of the Delta Region's culture and history across 7 states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, L  more

COCOA, Florida, Oct. 4 -- The National Space Society issued the following news release: The National Space Society recently awarded a $15,000 grant to the Haughton-Mars Project (HMP) in support of their 2024 Apollo Fellowship and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education activities. The NSS grant funds are derived from a 2019 grant to NSS from the Club For the Future. The Haughton-Mars Project is a NASA and private sector-supported, U.S.-based international planetary an  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 2 -- Nemours Foundation issued the following news release: ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2024) Hundreds of business leaders, health care professionals, educators, policymakers and community advocates representing more than 80 organizations across Central Florida came together as the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children's Health hosted its second annual Child Health Equity Symposium in Orlando. The symposium served as a forum for leaders and organization  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 3 -- Nemours Foundation issued the following news release: Nemours Children's Health, one of the nation's largest multistate pediatric health systems, completed its comprehensive commitment to help address the goals outlined in White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. The goal of the Conference, announced in September 2022, was to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030. At the Conference, Nemours Children's made a four-pa  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 4 -- The National Union of Journalists issued the following news: Cambodian authorities charged Dara with 'incitement to disturb social security' on 1 October. The NUJ and IFJ urge his release and an end to the persecution of journalists in the country. On 30 September, Dara was arrested in the Southwest of Cambodia while travelling to Phnom Penh with family. A military spokesperson confirmed to International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) affiliate, the Cambodian Journa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- PBS issued the following news release: If you were suddenly dropped back in time half a billion years ago into the Cambrian period, could you survive? Or 66 million years ago in the aftermath of a giant space rock hitting the Earth? The question of "How long could a human survive if they were dropped into a particular period of time" is one of the most frequently asked by fans of PBS Eons, the popular YouTube series. And it's exactly the question that their newest  more

HAMILTON, New York, Oct. 3 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Percival Everett proved to be a highlight of the 2024 Living Writers series when he gave the first-ever public reading of his new novel, James, in Love Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 21 an unofficial opening to Colgate University's Homecoming weekend. Everett is a distinguished professor at the University of Southern California and a prolific writer with a background in biochemistry, mathematical logic, jazz music, pai  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: The University of Northern Iowa is honored to welcome Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma as the featured speaker for an upcoming presidential lecture. Verma will present his lecture, titled "Foreign Policy Begins at Home: American Leadership and Public Service," on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Lang Hall Auditorium on UNI campus. This event is free and open to the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Twelve public servants from a number of federal agencies will be honored at the 75th annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards for their exceptional service across the disciplines of applied science, basic science, leadership, and social science. Joining the ranks of more than 700 past recipients including Dr. Anthony Fauci, Neil Armstrong, Dr. Robert Gates and Elizabeth Dole, the 2023 honorees have made groundbreaking contri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that $600,000 in federal funds have been awarded to the Women's Resource Center in Scranton from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women. The DOJ awarded the federal funding under the Transitional Housing Assistance Grant for Victims of Sexual A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced a $730,000 award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will go towards expanding Luzerne County's Juvenile Wellness Court. The federal funds from the DOJ's Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention will help expedite mental health and drug and alcohol servic  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) applauded the announcement that East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney was awarded a $1.3 billion contract from the Department of Defense (DoD) to continue their work on the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU), protecting thousands of skilled machinist jobs and supporting nearl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: AKRON, OH U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $325,000 to Asian Services in Action (ASIA) to support its Refugee Career Pathways Program. "I am proud to welcome immigrants and their contributions to our community. This funding will help ensure that they are able to start and develop their careers in Ohio's 13th Congressional Distric  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: AKRON, OH U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded nearly $1.3 million for two programs in Ohio's 13th Congressional District. The Summit County Valor Court will receive $998,998.00 to expand court services and the Village of Lakemore will receive $300,000 for its Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program. "I  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Recently, the National Retail Federation recognized Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, as a "Hero of Main Street" for his work to advance public policy that encourages a vibrant and healthy retail sector. "Retail has a tremendous impact on Florida's economy, driving over $350 billion in economic activity and directly supporting 2.3 million jobs," said Rep. Webster. "As a small   more

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * University's Strategic Plan milestone reached early amid funding toward national priority initiatives * * * Rochester Institute of Technology achieved a significant milestone by receiving $102 million in sponsored research awards during its past fiscal year, surpassing a key goal in its strategic plan a year ahead of schedule. This achievement marks a nearly 100 percent growth   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Apex 2 exosuit is giving Australian defense personnel a boost. (RAAF) A back-relieving exosuit designed by Vanderbilt spin-off company HeroWear is continuing to show its effectiveness with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) ordering hundreds of additional suits and eyeing larger expansion. HeroWear, a Nashville-based workforce wearable technology company, was co-founded by Karl Zelik, associate professor o  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Conduent State Healthcare, LLC, headquartered in New Jersey, has agreed to pay $11,358,767 to resolve False Claims Act allegations arising from Conduent's fraudulent reporting of call center performance metrics and false claims for payment to the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). Two former employees of Conduent, Richard Kirchn  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following as-written remarks on Oct. 2, 2024, by Secretary by Carlos Del Toro at the SSN 809 ship sponsor naming celebration: * * * Good afternoon! It is an honor to be with you here today in beautiful Kings Point! Vice Admiral Nunan, thank you for that kind introduction and for your leadership in shaping the future of our maritime services. Administrator Phillips, thank you for your service to our nation and your partnership on initiatives to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after bipartisan legislation he authored with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) to dramatically expedite semiconductor manufacturing plant construction was signed into law. The Kelly-Cruz bill removes burdensome hurdles to achie  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: SALEM, MA Steve Becroft of Salem is the winner of the 2024 Peter J. Gomes Service Award. Congressman Seth Moulton presented the award at a ceremony in Peabody last night. Becroft volunteers with Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC) to ensure support and access to justice for victims of domestic violence. He regularly takes shifts on HAWC's emergency hotline and volunteers 2-3 times a week in multipl  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * How DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal are Championing Sustainability Through Their Latest Release * * * This past weekend, The Wild Robot from DreamWorks Animation became the No. 1 film globally at the box office, and marks the 25th time a DreamWorks Animation title has taken the top spot-on opening weekend at the domestic box office. In The Wild Robot, its main character Roz is a resourceful rob  more

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky, Oct. 4 -- Thomas More University issued the following news release: Thomas More University recognizes the recipients of its 2024 Alumni Awards, presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare. A tradition for over 55 years, Thomas More University Alumni Association celebrates the significant career achievements of Thomas More alumni, their dedication to the mission of the University, and the impact alumni make on the communities in which they live and serve. "I am so grateful   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT's innovation and entrepreneurship system helps launch water, food, and ag startups with social and economic benefits. * * * By Carolyn Blais, Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab Inventive solutions to some of the world's most critical problems are being discovered in labs, classrooms, and centers across MIT every day. Many of these solutions move from the la  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The grant from the Teacher Quality Partnership program will support recruitment, preparation and development of the educator workforce in Virginia. * * * By Brian McNeill Virginia Commonwealth University's RTR Teacher Residency program, part of the School of Education's Center for Teacher Leadership, has received federal funding to further refine, expand and evaluate the impact of its innovative   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Sally Crocker Dr. Teresa Wagner, associate professor of health administration and health policy at The University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Public Health, was honored with an Appreciation Award for Global Service at the recent Global Health Literacy Summit of the International Health Literacy Association, held in the Netherlands. The summit was the first in-pers  more

LAMPETER, Wales, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Wales Trinity Saint David issued the following news: Congratulations to UWTSD Photography in the Arts graduate Lauren Pitson, who has been awarded a Breakthrough Artist Fellowship from the Artists Futures Fund. Formerly known as the Artists' Benevolent Fund, the Artists Futures Fund supports talented individuals to overcome barriers that would prevent them from pursuing careers as artists. Lauren is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Sou  more

DENTON, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas gathered top academic, government and private sector leaders from around the region and nation last week to discuss how to effectively lead transformative logistics change. The National Science Foundation Supply Chain Innovation and National Security Summit hosted at UNT at Frisco Sept. 26 offered a platform for 192 leaders to engage in broad conversations about national secu  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Eleanor Gulick, an assistant professor in the Division of Communication Disorders at the University of Wyoming, has received the Advancing Academic-Research Careers (AARC) Award from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Gulick's research focuses on functional communication treatment and supports for people with aphasia, a loss of language skills caused by stroke or other damage to the b  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: By Amy Ostroth In what has become an annual honor, VCOM's work to build a richly diverse community has again been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine. In October 2024, the College was honored with the magazine's Health Professions from Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. This is the fifth time VCOM has been named as a Health Professions HEED Award recipien  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine ranks VCU in the top tier of 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award recipients. * * * By Brian McNeill Virginia Commonwealth University is a recipient of the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, marking the seventh time VCU has received the national honor that recognizes U.S. colleges and univ  more

SOUTH ROYALTON, Vermont, Oct. 4 -- The Vermont Law and Graduate School issued the following news release: Vermont Law and Graduate School has announced the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Awards, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the legal field and dedication to community service. The awards were presented during the school's Reunion Weekend ceremony on Saturday, June 29, 2024. * Lindi von Mutius JD'08 was awarded the 2024 VLGSAA Distinguished Alumni Award for her exceptional leade  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has been recognized with the 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. As a recipient of the annual award a national honor recognizing U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to inclusion the medical school will be featured, along with 70 other recipients, in the   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: For the ninth straight year, Virginia Tech was chosen as a Diversity Champion and bestowed the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Vox Media issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2024: * * * Tu will bring her acclaimed business, money and finance podcast, Networth & Chill to Vox Media and PS, and join the PS Council as its first finance expert. * * * Vox Media today announced that Your Rich BFF founder and CEO, Vivian Tu, is joining Vox Media via a strategic partnership with wellness brand PS. Tu will bring her acclaimed business, money, and finance podcast, Networth & Chill, to Vox Media and PS, wh  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: EVANSTON, Ill. - Researchers have long observed that a common family of environmental bacteria, Comamonadacae, grow on plastics littered throughout urban rivers and wastewater systems. But what, exactly, these Comamonas bacteria are doing has remained a mystery. Now, Northwestern University-led researchers have discovered how cells of a Comamonas bacterium are breaking down plastic for food. First, they ch  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service issued the following news: Wes Moorehead has been named Deputy Director of Texas A&M Forest Service. In this role, Moorehead will report to Texas A&M Forest Service Director Al Davis and will oversee the successful implementation of Davis' and the agency's statewide, strategic initiatives. "It is an honor to take on this new role within the agency," said Moorehead. "As our agency continues to grow, this new role will play a crucial part in   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The White House issued the following news release: The President's Commission on White House Fellows is pleased to announce the appointment of the 2024-2025 class of White House Fellows. Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program offers exceptional young leaders first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal government. Fellows spend a year working with senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking Administration officials,   more