WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: The M&A Advisor recently honored the $2 billion acquisition of Amil, where Arnold & Porter played a key advisory role for buyer Jose Seripieri Filho (known as Junior), with the "Cross Border Deal of the Year ($1B To $10B)" award at its 15th Annual International M&A Awards. The ceremony highlighted the leading transactions, restructurings, products and services, and firms that influence markets across multiple countr  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 5 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Two Shareholders from the Miami office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. will be honored with the "Circle of Excellence" award by the Miami Dade Bar. The award recognizes attorneys and paralegals that exemplify the values and ethics of those in the legal profession in Florida, according to the organization. The award selection was dependent on a multistage selection process that included indepe  more

KARACHI, Pakistan, Oct. 5 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) marked World Teachers' Day 2024 with a vibrant event at its Karachi campus. This year's theme, 'Valuing Teachers' Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education,' emphasised the crucial role teachers play in shaping the future of education and society. Pakistan faces significant challenges in its education sector, with nearly 1.5 million teach  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New York District issued the following news release: Fire Island, New York -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has awarded a $41,198,500 contract to Weeks Marine, Inc. for the Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP) Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. The contract will focus on the Westhampton and Cupsogue sections of Fire Island, located on the bay side of the Central Pine Barrens Forest Preserve. "Today's $41.2 mil  more

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Oct. 5 -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Three Aussie debuts land in the top 50 * * * It's five non-consecutive weeks on top of the ARIA Albums Chart for Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet, while Aussies The Amity Affliction land a top 10 debut. Bring Me The Horizon's Post Human: Nex Gen re-enters at a new peak of #2. It reached #4 in May this year and returns following its release on physical formats. The UK band  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release: Nate Wiggins has been named the Week 5 NFLPA Community MVP after hosting a special event for breast cancer patients and survivors at M&T Bank Stadium through his "Wiggs For Warriors" campaign. "I'm so honored to be named the NFLPA Community MVP," the Baltimore Ravens cornerback said. "Growing up, I always knew that when I was in a position to help others, I would." As part of October's Br  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 5 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem on October 22, 2024, all $2,000,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its 2.456% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due October 2025 (CUSIP No. 06051GHW2) (the "Notes"), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the rede  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 5 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University joins a handful of SUNY institutions as 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winners. * * * By Kim Mousseau Binghamton University has received 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 HEED Award -- a nationa  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 5 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: Alycia Broz, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the litigation group, has received the Social Justice Impact Award from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. According to Northwestern, the award was established for alumni "who have exemplified leadership in their use of the law to ensure individuals and groups receive fair treatment and share equitably in the benefits of society   more

LONDON, England, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Bayes PhD graduate recognised for research around sustainable energy investment decision-making * * * Bayes Business School PhD graduate Dr Zixuan (Jack) Zhang has secured an international award for his research around actuarial science. The Dimitris N. Chorafas Foundation Awards recognise outstanding work in selected fields of engineering, medicine, and natural sciences. The judges l  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The City University London's Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * Bayes PhD graduate recognised for research around sustainable energy investment decision-making * * * By Chris Mahony Bayes Business School PhD graduate Dr Zixuan (Jack) Zhang has secured an international award for his research around actuarial science. The Dimitris N. Chorafas Foundation Awards recognise outstanding work in selected fields of engineering, medicine, and n  more

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 5 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following news release: The nearly 40,000 members of the Colorado Education Association are thrilled to celebrate Janet Damon, a history teacher at DELTA High School in Denver Public Schools and a proud member of the Denver Classroom Teachers Association, who has been named the 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year. Janet's unwavering commitment to her students and her dedication to education and advocacy make her the perfect  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32665) on Sept. 24, 2024, entitled "Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 2 of 4) * * * Options for Using Available Shipbuilding Capacity In addition to the above options for addressing shipbuilding capacity constraints (i.e., for increasing available shipbuilding capacity), additional options for using available ship-design an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32665) on Sept. 24, 2024, entitled "Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 3 of 4) * * * FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8070/S. 4638) House The House Armed Services Committee, in its report (H.Rept. 118-529 of May 31, 2024) on H.R. 8070, recommended the funding levels shown in the HASC column of Table 3. Among   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting issued the following news release: * * * Debra Tica Sanchez, SVP of Educational Media and Learning Experiences at CPB, Honored with the Indiana University School of Education's Distinguished Alumni Award * * * Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) President and CEO Patricia Harrison proudly announces that Debra Tica Sanchez, Senior Vice President of Educational Media and Learning Experiences, CPB, has been honored with the Dis  more

DANVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: On Friday, October 4, 2024, Danville Community College hosted its 3rd Annual 'CyberKnights Showdown' cybersecurity competition. The 3-hour event was held on the DCC campus, followed by an award ceremony to recognize the winners. "The 'CyberKnights Showdown' highlights the immense potential in our high school students when it comes to cybersecurity," said Dr. Jerry Wallace, President of DCC. "These young individ  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Oct. 5 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: The Delta Regional Authority will be hosting a Pre-Award Technical Assistance Workshop for individuals interested in learning about the 2025 Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP) funding opportunity. The workshop will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Marriot Memphis East, in Memphis, Tennessee. On Sept. 20, DRA released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 5 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the recipients of the Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants to assist with damage sustained during statewide extreme storm events that took place June 21-25, 2024. Catastrophic storm grants typically range from $4,000 to $50,000 and do not require a dollar-for-dollar match. Grants were distributed a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of up to $30.7 million in grant funding for technical assistance and training to support small drinking water and wastewater systems, many serving rural communities, and to help private well owners improve water quality. In the United States, more than 90 percent of drinking water systems serve fewer than   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 4 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The guest on this week's episode of the Freedom From Religion Foundation's "Freethought Matters" TV show provides a highly informative primer on freethought in the Black community. Anthony B. Pinn is a distinguished professor of humanities and religion at Rice University. He's also the founding director of Rice's Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning. He's  more

BURBANK, California, Oct. 4 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of Oct. 7-11 (subject to change): Monday, Oct. 7 1. Gov. Tim Wal  more

HONG KONG, Oct. 5 -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council issued the following news release: * * * Some 6,200 global exhibitors, debut Digital Entertainment Experience Zone and upgraded Hall of Connected Lighting in spotlight * Fairs will welcome some 6,200 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions * Electronics Fair will spotlight smart mobility, the silver economy and digital entertainment, while debuting the Digital Entertainment Experience zone * Renowned designer Tino Kwan and his t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 5 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: * * * Hyatt reinforces its owner-first commitment with a refreshed approach to the Caption by Hyatt brand and evolved prototypes for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced significant growth in its select service pipeline, with a ~25% increase in the Americas over the past three years. As of June 30, 2024, this segment  more

DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 5 -- Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology issued the following news: The Institute of Creative Advertising and Design [ICAD] honour IADT President David Smith with prestigious Catherine Donnelly Award for his contribution to Irish Design and Creativity. The annual ICAD awards are a celebration of creative excellence in Irish advertising and design, this year they took place at the National Stadium Dublin showcasing the best creatives working within the in  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: * * * President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes historic investments to support better, more reliable transit service * * * The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $149.9 million grant award to the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, Colorado, a major step forward for th  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals 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. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Justice Department has awarded 152 grants to 90 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes through its Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), totaling more than $84 million. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced these awards during a Justice Department and Department of the Interior convening with Tribal leaders, advocates, members of the media, and federal officials to discuss how med  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 5 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night during the Kansas Department of Commerce's 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony at the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau. The event recognized their outstanding contributions to the state's economy and communities. It was announced at the ceremony that Nu Life Market in Scott City won the 2024 Govern  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 5 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: The Los Angeles Times has won a 2024 New America Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for the podcast series "Foretold." The award, which recognizes public service journalism that explores and exposes issues of importance to immigrant and ethnic communities in the U.S., was announced on Sept. 11. "Foretold," which won the award in the audio division, is a nine-episode podcast hosted by Time  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Hartford, CT Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Governor Ned Lamont joined the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to announce $11.5 million in funding for two housing authorities in Connecticut to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards in public housing, including lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, and fire safety. "Dangerous tox  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: By Jon Micheal Connor, ASC Public Affairs ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. - The Logistics Civil Augmentation Program Support Brigade, U.S. Army Reserve Sustainment Command, held a change of responsibility ceremony here Sept. 7 in Heritage Hall. The ceremony celebrated the tradition of incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Narda Grant receiving the brigade colors and taking on the role of senior enlisted leader of  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 5 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: The share of Maine households reliant on heating oil decreased more than 6 percent from 2022 to 2023, continuing a downward trend since Governor Mills took office tied to record heat pump adoption, which is cutting energy costs while making buildings and homes more efficient Governor Janet Mills today announced that the share of Maine households reliant on oil as their primary heat source fell by more than six perc  more

ALISO VIEJO, California, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release: * * * Study examines how a partnership with a civilian trauma center enhanced clinical readiness for critical care nurses in the U.S. Air Force. The article is one of several in a special issue of Critical Care Nurse that focus on military, disaster and trauma nursing care. * * * Partnerships with civilian trauma centers and health systems provide an underused way   more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Charity L. Cohen North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been recognized as a 2024 Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader. The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) established the Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders initiative in December 2019 to recognize  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The National Business Aviation Association issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today honored the legacy of renowned airport leader and general aviation (GA) advocate Robert Olislagers, who served more than 20 years as executive director at Centennial Airport (APA) in Colorado. After holding previous leadership roles at both commercial and GA airports in California and New York, Olislagers was named executive  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: Duquesne is pleased to announce that William "Bill" Conway--a generous philanthropist and friend of the University whose ongoing support has helped bolster the School of Nursing--has made an additional $3.8 million gift to build a state-of-the-art simulation lab on campus to honor his late wife, Joanne's memory. The Joanne Barkett Conway Simulation Center, expected to open in 2026 on the sixth floor of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently awarded U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) its most prestigious legislative recognition, the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award. "I am honored to receive the Guardian of Small Business Award from NFIB for my efforts to promote and support Hoosier small businesses. As the son of a small business owner, I know how important they are to our state's   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: (Concord, NH) On Friday, New Hampshire's Congressional delegation honored members of the New Hampshire law enforcement community for exemplary service at the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards (NH-CLEA) ceremony in Concord. You can find photos from the event here. "Granite State law enforcement officers put their lives on the line day after day, doing essential work that often goes un  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Oct. 5 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: Professor John Woodward has been named the North East's top business person of the year for his work to develop the new pound sterling50 million North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University. Professor Woodward, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), has worked with local and national government; regional, national and international industry leaders and colleagues across th  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- Ogilvy and Mather issued the following news release: Piyush Pandey is a living advertising legend, and we're so proud that he can add one more recognition to his already overflowing trophy case. Our former Global Chief Creative Officer has been named the 2024 LIA Legend Award recipient by the London International Awards (LIA). The LIA Legend Award is a testament to Pandey's extraordinary career and his enduring impact on the advertising world. It recognizes individuals who   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Discovery could lead to development of new drugs to treat inflammation, coronary artery disease, cancer, more * * * By Angela Yeager In 2019, Steven Mansoor, M.D., Ph.D., a physician-scientist at Oregon Health & Science University, and his research team made a groundbreaking discovery: They determined the first complete structure of a protein linked to various health issues ranging fro  more

PARKVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 5 -- Park University issued the following The Crow's Nest newsletter on Oct. 4, 2024: * * * Buccaneers logoPirate logoPirates, Buccaneers Athletic Teams Honored by NAIA Park University athletic teams at the Parkville (Mo.) Campus and Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus from the 2023-24 academic year were recognized by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics on Sept. 16 as part of the NAIA's National Awards Day. Thirty-three Park University athletic programs -- 16   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: Shareholder Paul Bland is among the recipients of the 2024 Award for Excellence in Complex Litigation, which will be presented at the Complex Litigation Ethics Conference in San Francisco, October 17-18. Other award recipients this year include Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern District of California, Christopher Hockett of Berkeley Law (formerly of Davis Polk), and Professor Nora Freeman Engstrom o  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- PEN International issued the following news: PEN International's 90th Congress, themed 'Writers in a World at War', took place in Oxford from September 24th to 27th. Delegates from over 90 countries convened against the backdrop of ongoing global crises to explore crucial issues, including the significance of the PEN Charter, the role of literature 'across frontiers,' and the future of PEN's principles and mission of solidarity. Palestinian author Adania Shi  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will present two distinguished speakers this Fall as part of its new Border Voices Lecture Series, providing various audiences with enriching educational opportunities. Both offerings are sponsored by a generous grant from Humanities Texas and are free and open to the public. The first, T  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: INDIANAPOLIS -- The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Oct. 4) approved naming the School of Industrial Engineering for alumnus John A. Edwardson (BS industrial engineering '71, HDR '06) in recognition of $25 million in total gift commitments to support students, faculty and programming. The school, which U.S. News & World Report ranked No. 2 for undergraduate programs in 2024, will be known as   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 5 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Beth Fand Incollingo It would have been easier for Regina Belle to skip the recording session that ended up earning her a Grammy award. "It was hard to get excited about singing because I had bronchitis that day,'' she said. "I was also on tour, so I came in to record the song and then was off to Tokyo to perform for three weeks." The Rutgers University graduate is glad she made the effort. The duet with Pe  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 5 -- Samford University issued the following news release: Jarad Mitchell, a senior finance major and Bulldog Investment Fund analyst at Samford University's Brock School of Business, has been awarded a scholarship to prepare and sit for Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. The CFA designation is widely regarded as the most prestigious credential in the investment management profession. Level I is the first of three rigorous exams Mitchell will take   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: New York, N.Y. On the heels of delivering $30 million in federal investment for TTM Technologies earlier this week, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer released the following statement on today's beam signing as the next major milestone for the company's expansion in Central NY: "TTM Technologies' new, state-of-the-art printed circuit board factory in the Town of D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Society for Neuroscience issued the following news release: The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is supporting 445 neuroscience trainees to attend Neuroscience 2024, SfN's annual meeting and the world's largest gathering of neuroscientists, through the Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) program. Over $560,000 in generous donations -- the largest amount raised for this program -- were contributed by individual donors to the Friends of SfN Fund, foundation and c  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration will support projects aimed at informing national policy * * * The Southwest Rural Health Research Center at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health has been awarded a four-year, $2.8 million cooperative agreement by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Federal Office of Rura  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Oct. 5 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news: Springfield Technical Community College Trustee Jeffrey S. Sattler put himself through college, founded a bank and has dedicated his life to service. In recognition of his leadership in the community, Sattler will be honored Oct. 17 as one of three 2024 William Pynchon Medalists. The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts will bestow the award at a celebration event at the Naismith Memor  more

STONY BROOK, New York, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Stony Brook University Distinguished Professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips, from the College of Arts and Sciences Department of English, was recently recognized for his book, Silver, making the longlist for the National Book Award and for the Laurel Prize. "Poetry is a grand eternal art, both timeless and timely. I'm heartened that Silver is a grain of salt in that   more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Mark Gaige Studies suggest that diet plays a significant role in modulating inflammation in gastrointestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Despite greater recognition of the role of diet in IBD, few studies have rigorously tested its effects on ulcerative colitis, a type of IBD, in a controlled trial setting. The primary dietary guidance available to pati  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- The State University of New York College of Optometry issued the following news release: SUNY College of Optometry received the 2024 Health Professions 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 Health Professions HEED Award -- a national honor recognizing U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding   more

NEW PALTZ, New York, Oct. 5 -- The State University of New York's New Paltz Campus issued the following news release: The Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz is one of 44 Stage Two winners of the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC), a program of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that supports equitable access to entrepreneurship. The Hudson Valley Venture Hub, housed at our School of Business, will receive an additional $50,000 cash prize for its work as a Growth  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * A recent graduate of environmental engineering will pursue her master's degree after receiving an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. * * * By Justin Agan After writing an honors thesis and posting a 4.0 GPA, Abigail Chapman earned her bachelor's in environmental engineering from the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University. The NSF   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced the 2024 winners of the Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA) for their commitment to hiring and supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities. In a partnership between the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities and the Texas Workforce Commission, winners will be honored at the Texas HireAbility Employer Forum and Lex Frieden Employmen  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 5 -- The Business Council of Alabama issued the following news release: The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Alabama Technology Network (ATN) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) awards. These prestigious awards recognize Alabama's manufacturers for their excellence in leadership, performance, profitability, and workforce relations. Winners were selected by an independent panel of judges based on criteria including   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 5 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Firm Recognized for its Role in Aeterna Zentaris' Biopharmaceutical Merger with Ceapro Inc. * * * LMG Life Sciences, the definitive guide to leading law firms and lawyers in the life sciences sector, has honored Troutman Pepper with an Impact Deal Award at the 12th annual LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards. The firm was recognized for its role as U.S. legal advisor in Aeterna Zentaris's merger with Ceapr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: Two University of Chicago scientists have been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Early Career Research Program. The awardees will receive five-year grants to create new light harvesting technologies and develop new insight into cosmological questions. UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Asst. Prof. Allison Squires will explore new tricks from nature that could be used to im  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Sacramento District issued the following news release: Robert Chase has been awarded the Secretary of the Army Award for Valor for his heroic actions to help rescue a man and his dog from an overturned vehicle last November. The commendation recognizes civilian employees and private citizens who perform an act of heroism or sacrifice with voluntary risk to their safety in the face of danger, both on and off the job. Secretary   more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Oct. 5 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) marked its 140th anniversary with an official ceremony paying tribute to the institution's historic contributions to professional military education and U.S. strategic decision making, onboard Naval Station Newport, Oct. 4. The significant milestone event drew more than 300 in-person and virtual attendees, including past NWC presidents, alumni, international guests, and members of  more

IRVINE, California, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Brain molecule reverses movement deficits of Parkinson's, offering new therapeutic target * * * A research team from the University of California, Irvine is the first to reveal that a molecule in the brain - ophthalmic acid - unexpectedly acts like a neurotransmitter similar to dopamine in regulating motor function, offering a new therapeutic target for Parkinson's and o  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * The poet, educator, and writer is a UC Riverside emeritus professor of creative writing * * * Juan Felipe Herrera, emeritus professor of creative writing at UC Riverside, was named a MacArthur Fellow this week. The award is one of the most prestigious recognitions the MacArthur Foundation grants, highlighting a recipient's comprehensive accomplishments. Herrera is one of  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: Injured adolescents from marginalized groups treated at pediatric trauma centers are more likely to be tested for drugs and alcohol than white adolescents, even when accounting for injury severity, a study led by researchers at UCLA and Children's Hospital Los Angeles suggests. The findings, published(Link is external) in the peer-reviewed JAMA Network Open, suggest that clinician biases could influ  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 5 -- The University of Alaska-Southeast issued the following news release: * * * Dr. X'unei Lance Twitchell, Professor of Alaska Native Languages in the Department of Humanities at University of Alaska Southeast, is among nine recipients of the 2024 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities. * * * Dr. X'unei Lance Twitchell, Professor of Alaska Native Languages in the Department of Humanities at University of Alaska Southeast, is among nine recipients of the 2024 Gov  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 5 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: * * * Vice Provost of Strategy Marc Booker and Vice President of Information Technology Shannon Wilson are featured speakers for the event focused on collaborative data standardization * * * By Michele Mitchum University of Phoenix is pleased to share that that Marc Booker, Ph.D., Vice Provost of Strategy, and Vice President of Information Technology Shannon Wilson will be featured speak  more

YAKIMA, Washington, Oct. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington issued the following news release: Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced a Department of Justice grant award for the City of Yakima. The grant allocates $353,998 to combat domestic violence. The grant was awarded on September 13, 2024. Funding for the grant was awarded by The Office on Violence Against Women, Fiscal Year 2024 Enhancing Inve  more

SPOKANE, Washington, Oct. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington issued the following news release: Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced a Department of Justice grant award for the Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation (Kalispel Tribe of Indians). The grant allocates $610,000 to respond to and prevent sexual assault. In announcing this award, U.S. Attorney Waldref stated, "This latest g  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Lingering respiratory viruses set the stage for chronic lung disease, mouse study shows * * * Doctors have long known that children who become seriously ill with certain respiratory viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are at elevated risk of developing asthma later in life. What they haven't known is why. A new study by researchers at Washington Univers  more