STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University honored seven faculty members with the 2023 Regents Distinguished Research Award during the December 2023 University Awards Convocation. Recipients of the award demonstrated a distinguished record of past and continuing excellence in research and were selected based on the evidence of outstanding and meritorious achievements in research. "The OSU community can be extremely proud of   more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- The American Institute of Physics issued the following news release: * * * Nobel committee honors work that is fundamental to the development of machine learning. * * * WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2024 - The 2024 Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton "for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks." "Beyond recognizing the laureates' inspirations from condensed-matter   more

HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Department of the Air Force has awarded a nearly $150,000 contract to sample soil below a fire training pond here for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, as part of an on-going response to a release of about 7,600 gallons of water containing the substances into the lined pond in July. "Cannon AFB is committed to taking the appropriate and nece  more

HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Department of the Air Force has awarded a nearly $150,000 contract to sample soil below a fire training pond here for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, as part of an on-going response to a release of about 7,600 gallons of water containing the substances into the lined pond in July. "Cannon AFB is committed to taking the appropriate and nece  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy honored for his groundbreaking mental health advocacy and lifelong commitment to public service * * * Michael D. Smith, CEO of AmeriCorps, presented the inaugural Edward M. Kennedy Service to America Award to Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy in recognition of his exceptional contributions to mental health advocacy and public service. The award, named in honor of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy, cel  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Anthropology and feminist studies alumna Amiel Padayhag '20 earned a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award to conduct anthropological research in the Philippines. Explore her first-hand account of the experience below. My homeland, the Philippines, had long called my name, and three years after graduating from Southwestern at the start of the pandemic, I found myself burnt out and raring fo  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command issued the following news: By Terri Stover Rena Cameron-Ray was named the Security Assistant Command's 2023 Louis Dellamonica Award recipient. As the Deputy Director of Resource Management at USASAC's Security Assistance Training Management Organization (SATMO) she has significantly contributed to the command, and to Army Materiel Command's overall mission. "Ms. Cameron-Ray selflessly lives the Army values," said C  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 9 -- The Association of Washington Business issued the following news release: TACOMA - The 2024 AWB Manufacturing Week bus tour continued Monday with visits to manufacturers in Lacey, Tacoma and Renton. Employees were invited to sign the AWB bus on the fourth day of the annual cross-state tour to celebrate Washington's manufacturing sector. The six-day tour, sponsored by Premera and Banner Bank, runs through Oct. 9 and includes stops at 25 manufacturing facilities an  more

PASADENA, California, Oct. 8 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: An interdisciplinary team of Caltech researchers has received an NIH Director's Transformative Research Award from the National Institutes of Health's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program. The grant is part of the NIH Common Fund, which supports high-impact programs across NIH institutes and centers. The Transformative Research Award, established in 2009, promotes cross-cutting, interdisciplinar  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that Caltrans will award $206 million for 149 local, clean transportation projects to reduce pollution, especially in disadvantaged communities across the state. The funding announced today brings the state's total investment in these projects to more than $1 billion in the last decade. "Thanks to California's cap-and-trade program, more cl  more

PASADENA, California, Oct. 8 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Caltech professor emeritus John Hopfield has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics along with Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto "for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks," according to the award citation. Hopfield, who is currently a professor of molecular biology at Princeton University, served as a professor of chemistry  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 9 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on Oct. 8, 2024, on British-Canadian physicist Geoffrey E. Hinton being awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics: * * * "I join Canadians and the international science community to congratulate Dr. Geoffrey E. Hinton on being named the 2024 Nobel Prize laureate in Physics. "World-renowned for his discoveries and inventions in artificial neural networks, Dr. Hinton is being recognized for his work a  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: CED Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration For more than a quarter century, the CED Distinguished Leadership Awards have been honoring executives who exemplify CED's mission by demonstrating strong corporate citizenship and a commitment to public policy in the nation's interests. This year's awards pay special tribute to those who have worked to advance equal opportunity during a time of national economic uncerta  more

BATHURST, Australia, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * * A Charles Sturt University academic has been awarded the prestigious Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) Doctoral Thesis Award * The award recognises outstanding doctoral dissertations that contribute to the fields of English curriculum, literacy teaching and teacher professional learning from birth to Year 12 * Lecturer in Education Dr Natalie Thompson's thesis was recognise  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: "Cheetah Conservation Through Collaboration: A Call to Action" is the topic of a University of Wyoming Global Engagement Office talk Thursday, Oct. 17. Laurie Marker, Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) founder and executive director, will give her free public talk at 4 p.m. in Room 138 of the Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center. A reception and fundraiser for the conservation fund will follow in the Berry   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: As a Carnegie R1 institution, Oklahoma State University continually attracts the best and brightest to contribute to its land-grant mission, expand research efforts across campus, and mentor students at all levels. Dr. Winyoo Chowanadisai, associate professor in nutritional sciences, exemplifies this commitment with a passion for research and mentorship that translates to his academic and professional endeavo  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release: * * * At the event in Miami, global executives will gather to explore topics such as innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and economic growth. * * * On October 30, the Council of the Americas will host the Council of the Americas Symposium and 29th BRAVO Business Awards at the Loews Hotel Coral Gables. This annual event brings together key business visionaries and thought leader  more

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Professor Adrian Krainer has won the Albany Prize, one of America's largest awards for biomedical research. He now joins a prestigious list of recipients that includes names like Anthony Fauci, Emmanuelle Charpentier, and Jennifer Doudna. The Albany Prize recognizes scientists whose work has translated from "the bench to the bedside." It's a long an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Boise, Idaho--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) honored Iona resident Phyllis Scheffler with the Spirit of Idaho Award. Scheffler has served as a volunteer at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) for more than 40 years, completing more than 10,000 hours of volunteer service. "Phyllis deserves to be recognized for her exemplary service to the people of Idaho," said Crapo. "Her unwavering selflessness ex  more

BAKERSFIELD, California, Oct. 9 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: * * * Four graduates recognized for contributions to their fields, communities * * * The California State University, Bakersfield Alumni Association is excited to announce its next class of Hall of Fame inductees. Author and retired optometrist Donna Barba Higuera, retired psychologist Janet Pierucci, Kern County Superior Court Judge Elizabet Rodriguez and Miramar International Real Estate   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The Credit Union Executives Society issued the following news release: CUES is proud to unveil this year's roster of CUES Award winners, celebrating one exceptional credit union and a select group of visionary industry leaders. Each year, these prestigious awards applaud the industry's highest achievers, inspiring future leaders to shape the future of the credit union movement. The following honorees distinguished themselves in five distinct categories, exemplify  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Research could lead to new discoveries in cancer medicine * * * With a new five-year, $1.9 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), researchers at Case Western Reserve University will develop computer software to analyze and interpret complex genome data. Analyzing and interpreting genome data is critical because it allows fo  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 9 -- The Dayton Foundation issued the following news release: The Dayton Foundation recently was honored with two Ohio CDC statewide awards in recognition of its support for the Pathways to Homeownership Program, which was established to address the 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes' impact on affordable housing in Dayton. The Ohio CDC Association is a statewide membership organization that fosters vibrant neighborhoods and improves the quality of life in all communities through ad  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Transportation Inspector General issued the following audit announcement on Oct. 4, 2024, entitled "Review of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation's Acquisition Function:" * * * From: Carolyn J. Hicks, Assistant Inspector General for Acquisition and Procurement Audits To: Administrator, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation's (GLS) commercial maritime trade supports 14  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Dr. Randy Longman, M.D. '07, director of the Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and an associate professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, and colleagues have received the NIH Director's Transformative Research Award to develop the tools needed to understand how the gut microbiome drives metabolic pathways. Established in 2009, the award funds innovative but inherently risky research endeavors that  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: Faculty in Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) College of Justice, Safety and Military Science, Dr. Shijin Kozhumal and Dr. Greg Gorbett, received a competitive research grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the U.S. Department of Justice's research, development and evaluation agency, to research drywall and burn patterns. The NIJ forensic science research and development grant, announced  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 9 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency finalized updates to the nation's lead in drinking water regulations, known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. In a historic step, EPA will require the vast majority of water utilities to replace 100% of the lead pipes in their distribution systems over 10 years, starting in 2027. The following statement can be attributed to Rob  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: ATLANTA (October 7, 2024) - On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partnering with the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) to host the Green Racing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) event at East Hall High School located at 3534 East Hall Road, Gainesville, GA 30507. Scientists and Engineers from the EPA, IMSA and Georgia Tech will partner  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Thirteen faculty members are recipients of 2024 Louis H. Zalaznick Teaching Assistantships, receiving funds of $1,500 to $3,000 to help develop or expand courses and add teaching assistants. The program, administered by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, was established in 1993 by David W. Zalaznick '76, a Cornell trustee, and his wife, Barbara '76, to honor David's father, Louis. The awards allow faculty affiliated with Entre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Futures Industry Association issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: FIA today announced the 10 startups chosen to exhibit in the 2024 Innovators Pavilion, FIA's annual showcase for fintech startups relevant to derivatives trading and clearing. The Pavilion happens during FIA's Futures and Options Expo, which brings together traders, brokers and other market professionals from a wide range of firms in the derivatives industry. The conference takes place 18-2  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: During a ceremony held today at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) honored recipients of its Law Enforcement Awards Program. The program, which began in 2015, recognizes agencies that have successfully used Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data to support criminal prosecutions. The program directly supports Fi  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Ian Hawkins, a Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) materials engineering supervisor, was recently accepted into the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Fellow Program coordinated by Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division's (NAWCAD) during an award ceremony held at NAVAIR headquarters in Pawtuxet River, MD. "This award recognizes the technical accomplishments ov  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Florida Realtors issued the following news release: AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. - After the death of her daughter due to suicide, Stacy Horst, a Realtor(R) with Keller Williams Atlantic Partners in Amelia Island, and her husband were determined other families wouldn't have to endure the grief they did. Her charity, Erin's Hope and Horst's remarkable work in the community earned her the prestigious NAR Good Neighbor award, a testament to her unwavering commitment to improving  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Original Tickets Remain Valid for Rescheduled Date * * * For KING + COUNTRY at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood originally scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. For guests who have already purchased tickets, all tickets for the originally scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 10 s  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 9 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Golf Championships, presented by Toro, will tee off Feb. 1, 2025, at four premier San Diego area golf courses featuring formats for every skill level. Registration is now open at www.gcsaaconference.com. The 2025 event will mark the 31st consecutive year Toro has partnered with the GCSAA to present this tournament.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda * * * TACOMA, Wash. - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a $33,203,279.70 contract to T1-RJS Joint Venture LLC for the design and construction of the expanded Pacific Highway Land Port of Entry in Blaine, Wash., as part of President Biden's Inv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Carolyn Clancy, assistant undersecretary for health, discovery, education and affiliate networks at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, from a Sept. 11, 2024, hearing on veteran programs and services related legislation: * * * Good afternoon, Madam Chair, Ranking Member Brownley, and other Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting us here to  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Brian Dempsey, director of government relations at the Wounded Warrior Project, from a Sept. 11, 2024, hearing on legislation to enhance veterans access to care and support: * * * Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and distinguished members of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health - thank you for the opportunity to submit Wounded Warrior Project  more

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: PEORIA, Ariz. -- Huntington University Arizona is thrilled to announce that film and animation HU Arizona students brought home 9 of the 14 awards for which they were nominated at the 2024 Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter Student Production Awards, hosted by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. This incredible achievement highlights students' dedication, creativity and excellence across multip  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * Funding Allocated from Volkswagen Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation Plan * * * Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a $27 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the replacement of existing public transit buses with new all-electric transit options. Grant awards will cover 75% of the eligible cost pe  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Award-winning author David Greenberg says his new book about the civil rights leader offers hope for uniting a divided nation * * * By Greg Bruno To David Greenberg, a professor of history and journalism and media studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, one word defines the current atmosphere in Washington, D.C.: divisive. Two words offer an alternative: John Lewis. On Oct. 8, after more  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: John Hopfield, Ph.D. '58, has received the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics. Hopfield, a professor emeritus at Princeton, shares the award with Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto. The two were honored for their work in training artificial neural networks; as the Nobel organization said in the announcement, they "have used tools from physics to develop methods that are the foundation of today's powerful machine lear  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: A researcher at the Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Marius Nagalo, Ph.D., has received the prestigious New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Granted directly from the NIH Director's Office "this award supports early career investigators of exceptional creativity who propose bol  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein today honored North Carolinians in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area with the Attorney General's Dogwood Award. These awards are distributed to honor people who are working to improve the health, safety, and well-being of their fellow North Carolinians. Recipients in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area are: Sheriff Len Hagaman "As the people of   more

ALFRED, New York, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Kang N. Lee, senior research scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center, will deliver the John F. McMahon Memorial Lecture at 11:20 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall, on the Alfred University campus. Lee's lecture is titled "Next Generation Environmental Barrier Coatings for SiC/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composites." Components made from   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * "The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today" Exhibition To Open May 3, 2025, Followed by a Tour to Other U.S. Cities * * * The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has announced the artist list and prizewinners for "The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today," a major exhibition featuring juried selections from the museum's seventh triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition. T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- George Washington University issued the following news: D.C. (October 8, 2024) A new academic center that will research policies to improve the affordability and outcomes of postsecondary education in the United States especially for students of color and low-income students has been launched today in partnership with the George Washington University at American University's School of Public Affairs (AU SPA). Led by scholars from AU and The George Washington University, th  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following In the Spotlight news wrap up: Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. Do you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community? E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online submission form (https://news.nau.edu/news-tip/#.YEjwNWhKg2w). * NAU/NASA Space Grant AIMER Program coordinator Mary Lara earned the Arizona Educational Foundation's 2025 Carolyn Warner Legacy Award, which  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University hosted its inaugural Division of Student Affairs Hall of Fame ceremony on Oct. 4 recognizing six distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to the university and the lives of its students. The honorees received awards in three categories: the Distinguished Service Award, the Rising Star Award and the Distinguished Alumni Award. The event celebrated the work of indi  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Microbes in the soil play a crucial role in climate warming by affecting the release and absorption of greenhouse gases. Wei Qin, an assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Oklahoma, has received an Early Career Award from the U.S. Department of Energy to examine how these bacteria and microorganisms impact the way nitrogen changes and moves through soil environments. "This award  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Study abroad experiences can transform students' educations, empowering them to see the world from new perspectives and learn through experiences. But for many, the costs associated with traveling abroad are a hindrance. Two retired College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences faculty members are stepping up to help students study around the world. Jacqueline Bixler, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Spanish, and Patri  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 9 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: Pat Finlen, Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) and a 40-year member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), has been named the recipient of the association's 2025 Col. John Morley Award. He will be formally recognized Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, during the Sunrise Celebration at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego. Through member no  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: * * * Collection Chronicles Career in the Performing Arts * * * Writer, director and performer Jack Neary - whose plays have been staged around the world and who has appeared in films such as "Black Mass" and "The Town" - donated his professional papers to his alma mater, UMass Lowell. The Center for Lowell History at UMass Lowell, which is part of the university's library, now   more

ATMORE, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- The Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Poarch Creek Indians are proud to announce that Media Fusion, a tribally-owned business, has been awarded the prestigious Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. The award was presented during the 38th meeting of the Marshall Small Business Alliance. This event, held at the Davidson Center   more

RADFORD, Virginia, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University's Center for Police Practice, Policy and Research has presented its 2024 Excellence in Policing Award to City of Madison, Wisconsin, Police Chief Shon F. Barnes. Roberto and Rachel Santos, co-directors of the center and faculty members in Radford University's Department of Criminal Justice, present the award each year to a current police executive. Recipients are noted leaders in thei  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: NORWICH, CT Today, Rep. Joe Courtney celebrated a $3.1 million federal grant he helped secure for the City of Norwich to remove lead paint from low-income homes with children. The announcement comes after Rep. Courtney led the effort with Sens. Blumenthal and Murphy in August 2024 urging the agency to deliver these critical funds to the City. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Housing and Urban Dev  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger backed bipartisan, bicameral legislation to create a new federal grant program to help increase the housing supply and make buying or renting a home more affordable for Virginians. Housing costs in Virginia have continued to rise. According to the Virginia REALTORS association, Virginia's statewide median home sale price was $415,000 in August 2024 -- an increase  more

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 9 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has selected Salk Associate Professor Nicola Allen to receive a 2024 NIH Director's Pioneer Award. The award recognizes exceptionally creative scientists pursuing highly innovative research and groundbreaking approaches to major challenges in biomedical, behavioral, or social sciences. Allen will receive $3.5 million over five years to support her  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following as-written remarks on Oct. 8, 2024, by Carlos Del Toro at the Navy League Sea Service Award - Rep Calvert: * * * Good evening, everyone! It is an honor to be here with you today to celebrate the Congressional Sea Services Award and Representative Calvert's tremendous contributions to our maritime services. Mr. Callender, thank you for that kind introduction and for your work with the National Capital Council of the Navy League of the Un  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Biden administration recently rolled out a federal Roadmap to Enhance Internet Routing Security. The work behind that roadmap includes research and tools developed by Taejoong "Tijay" Chung, assistant professor of computer science in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. Chung's work, which was also cited by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administr  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 9 -- St. Joseph's University, New York, issued the following news release: St. Joseph's University, New York (SJNY) is pleased to announce that Renee White, Ed.D., professor of child study, and literacy and cognition, has been selected as an honoree for the Black Women of Long Island (BWLI) Power Awards, celebrating Black excellence and highlighting the contributions of powerful women from various industries. Dr. White will receive her award on Sunday, November 17 at th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressmen Pete Stauber (R-MN), Bill Keating (D-MA), and Mike Quigley (D-IL), in introducing the bipartisan Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act. This legislation would award three Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their extraordinary achievement at the 1980 Olympic Winter Game  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 9 -- The Sydney Opera House issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * "Embodying new, expansive tones, Rani didn't just perform. She took listeners on a musical journey." - Chicago Tribune * * * Award-winning Polish pianist, composer and vocalist Hania Rani will make her highly-anticipated Opera House debut in the Concert Hall on Tuesday 25 February 2025. The transcendent modern talent returns to Australia for the first time since 2023 to perform an arr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Three Baylor College of Medicine faculty members, Dr. Blair Benham-Pyle, Dr. Steven Boeynaems and Dr. Hongjie Li, have been awarded the National Institutes of Health Director's New Innovator Award. The award, a part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, supports unusually innovative research from early career investigators. All three researchers will receive $2.4 million for   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- Trinity College issued the following news: A Trinity College faculty member is dedicating time to writing their first monograph this semester at the Five College Women's Studies Research Center. Blase Provitola, assistant professor of language and culture studies and women, gender, and sexuality, was named a research associate at the center, housed at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, for the fall semester. They will meet regularly with a cohort of o  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Otto S. Cox Graduate Fellowships for Genetics Research support outstanding Oklahoma State University graduate students with a proven research record in genetics from any disciplinary or interdisciplinary program. Students earn the annual fellowship by showcasing proven records of genetic inquiry and the potential to impact the discipline in the future. "Genetics research at OSU is growing in both breadth   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Three University of Michigan investigators have been acknowledged by the National Institutes of Health's prestigious High-Risk, High-Reward Research program. Sundeep Kalantry, professor of human genetics, has received the NIH Director's Transformative Research Award, which promotes cross-cutting, interdisciplinary approaches and supports individuals and teams of investigators who propose research that could po  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $43 million in selected projects to support the development of transformational technologies essential for reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions across industrial subsectors. With 16 projects selected as part of a $38 million funding opportunity on cross-sector technologies and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: On October 7, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held an awards ceremony hosted at DHS headquarters located at St. Elizabeths campus in Southeast D.C. where 350 employees received a Secretary's Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Department's mission."Every single day, with great determination, integrity, and skill, the 268,000 men and women of the Department   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker Artificial Intelligence (AI), climate science, research excellence and fostering inventions are just some of the topics in store for the second annual Research and Entrepreneurship Week at the University at Albany. The four-day event will run from Oct. 21-24 at the state-of-the-art ETEC building on the state Harriman Campus. The slate of activities begins on   more

IRVINE, California, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Discovery advances development of new therapeutic options for cancer and other diseases * * * A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has engineered an efficient new enzyme that can produce a synthetic genetic material called threose nucleic acid. The ability to synthesize artificial chains of TNA, which is inherently more stable than DNA, advances th  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 9 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Laney Mae Velazquez To kick off a new academic year, faculty and staff from UC Santa Cruz's Division of Social Sciences gathered at the Hay Barn on October 4th for the division's annual fall breakfast. This convening includes an awards ceremony honoring outstanding achievements by faculty and staff across the division's eight academic departments and four programs. Attendees partook  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- The University of Massachusetts System issued the following news release: * * * Ambros honored for discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation * * * UMass Chan Medical School researcher Victor R. Ambros, PhD, will share the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his co-discovery of microRNA, the very short, single-stranded RNA molecules that are now understood to play a critical role in post-transcriptional gene regulati  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- Benedict College issued the following news release: * * * The Report Highlights the Critical Contribution of Benedict College to the State of South Carolina * * * UNCF (United Negro College Fund), the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization, recently unveiled its 2024 HBCU Economic Impact Report. The report, Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs, commissioned by UNCF's Frederick D. Patterson Research Instit  more

MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: The University of Manchester has been awarded the University Mental Health Charter Award from Student Minds - the UK's student mental health charity. The University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) was created by Student Minds in partnership with leading higher education bodies and thousands of staff and students. Manchester was amongst the first group of universities to sign up as members of the UMHC P  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * National Institutes of Health Grant Funds Dementia Study at OU College of Medicine * * * Soon after a dementia diagnosis, many people document their preferences for medical care near the end of their lives, often stipulating that they want to avoid hospitalizations and aggressive interventions. A new University of Oklahoma study aims to discover whether the actual care they receive aligns  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * New Research Will Study Organic Double Cropping in Tennessee and Florida * * * Consumer demand for organically grown crops and meat products continues to grow, but the producers who labor to supply these commodities typically experience multiple challenges that lower their yields when compared to the yields of non-organic counterparts. New research seeks to  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will recognize exceptional alumni, valued partners and generous supporters of the college at the annual dean's banquet in Laramie Friday, Oct. 11. The event is in conjunction with Agriculture Appreciation Weekend, a yearly celebration of UW's connection to the agricultural community. This year's award recipients are outst  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: Five Fairfax County public schools have been awarded a 2024 Virginia Board of Education Exemplar Award. Two schools received the Highest Achievement Exemplar Award, and three received both the Continuous Improvement Exemplar Award and the Continuous Improvement Graduation and Completion Index and Dropout Rate Exemplar Award. The schools receiving the Highest Achievement Award are: * Sangster Elementary   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Boston, MA U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), along with Representatives Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), Richard Neal (D-Mass.), Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.), Bill Keating (D-Mass.), Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), Lori Trahan (D-Mass.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), and Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), announced the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Mashpee   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 9 -- The Washington State Department of Commerce issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * Grants will help accelerate the approval of local residential building permits. * * * The Department of Commerce today announced $3 million for 16 cities and four counties across Washington to streamline local building permit review processes. The funding will help create digital permitting processes and consolidate permit reviews, reducing the time needed to process an  more