NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Eight-Episode Season Stars David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Jayden Bartels and Sam McCarthy New Key Art and Logo Unveiled * * * BURBANK, Calif. (October 8, 2024) - Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the subtitle and premiere date for the Disney Branded Television series "Goosebumps: The Vanishing" was announced today in celebration of R.L. Stine's birthday. The  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * Awards honor excellence and performance in radio * * * NEW YORK - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) presented the 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, a celebration held at the Javits Center during NAB Show New York. The ceremony, presented by Xperi, was hosted by radio and television personality Bobby Bones featuring DJ Scratch as the house DJ for the night. Established in 1989 a  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Since NBCUniversal acquired DreamWorks in 2016, DreamWorks has continued to enhance the company's animation capabilities and expanded across the entire portfolio. * * * This October, DreamWorks celebrates its 30th anniversary as the creative force behind some of the world's most beloved franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, Trolls, The Boss Baby, The Croods, and How to Train Your Dra  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The American Chemical Society issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: On behalf of the American Chemical Society (ACS), President Mary K. Carroll congratulates today's winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry: David Baker, of the University of Washington; Demis Hassabis, of Google DeepMind; and John M. Jumper, of Google DeepMind. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the prize with one half to Baker "for computational protein design" and the other half j  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 10 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, October 9, 2024) -- Global edtech leader Discovery Education is collaborating with select partners to present the Fall 2024 schedule of new, free virtual field trips. These virtual events activate student curiosity and include the first-ever DE Doc, a new long-form presentation taking an in-depth view of a topic. The new array of virtual   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Education Savings Account Program Gearing Up to Support Alabama Families for 2025-2026 School Year * * * Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students' Education Act of 2024) now has a website where education service providers (ESPs) and, eventually, Alabama families can prepare for the state's new education savings   more

SEATTLE, Oct. 9 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * We're seeing more travelers opt for smaller, off-the-beaten-path destinations this fall as guests seek exclusive experiences. In response, we're prepared for the busy travel season with increased staffing, expanded flight options and enhanced service for a seamless experience. * * * Summary - This season includes the busiest travel day of the year and emerging trends driven by popu  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society issued the following news release: The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Dr. David Baker. He was honored for his work in computational protein design. Baker joins scientists Dr. Victor Ambros and Dr. Gary Ruvkun, who were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on the discovery of microRNA, a molecule that governs how cells in the body function. They join 50 other investigat  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release: Pamela Gorkin is awarded the 2025 Mary P. Dolciani Prize for Excellence in Research by the American Mathematical Society (AMS). Gorkin is professor emerita of mathematics at Bucknell University and recently served as a program officer for the Division of Mathematical Sciences at the National Science Foundation (NSF). She receives the prize for her record of high-quality research in functiona  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release: * * * AmeriCorps awards Wake Forest University a Public Health AmeriCorps grant to support efforts in North Carolina * * * WINSTON SALEM, NC-- AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, announced more than $200,000 in federal funding to Wake Forest University, a Public Health AmeriCorps grantee. The grant award will support the service of approximately 15 Public Health AmeriCorps members who will   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Airlines Reporting Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * Oman Air Enhances Retailing Capabilities with Modern Distribution Solution * * * Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), a leading provider of data, financial services and modern distribution solutions, announced Oman Air will join ARC Direct Connect, a modern airline distribution platform that enables NDC transactions. The partnership helps Oman Air deliver a more personalized tr  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: TCU's Melanie Parra (offensive), Arizona State's Mary Shroll (defensive) and Cincinnati's Faith Frame (rookie) earned weekly league recognition for their efforts during the second week of Big 12 action. Parra led the Conference with 5.83 points per set and 5.22 kills per set during the week. The outside hitter from Sinaloa, Mexico helped the Horned Frogs pick up a road win over Houston and  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: Richardson, Texas - Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, today announces that its advanced machine learning (ML) technology is being used by TPG Telecom to protect mobile users from the increasing scourge of AI-driven scam and spam voice calls - resulti  more

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Oct. 9 -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * All the headlines from the latest episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED here * * * This week in Australian music: legendary invites, new EP releases, and tour announcements. Tones and I heads to LA for Cyndi Lauper, Kobie Dee hits the road with Miss Kaninna, and Angie McMahon brings some fairy fun. Dive into all the headlines from tomorrow's episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED below. Catch the ful  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Baker Donelson has announced its annual Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year Awards, recognizing eight attorneys throughout the Firm for their pro bono work. Baker Donelson's Firmwide Pro Bono Award is presented each year to an attorney who has made a significant pro bono commitment either in their respective community or globally. Kat Statman was named the Firmwide 2024 Baker Donelson Pro Bono Attorney of t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, WI Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) received the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) "Friend of Farm Bureau" award, recognizing her steadfast commitment to Wisconsin farmers and rural communities. Senator Baldwin accepted the award while visiting Messerschmidt Farms in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. "Wisconsin farmers are the backbone of our state's economy and the fabric of our ru  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * More than nine in 10 high-net-worth Americans engage in philanthropy * * * NEW YORK, NY - The vast majority (91%) of affluent Americans donate to charity, but giving motivations, priorities and strategies vary by generation and gender, according to new data from Bank of America Private Bank (PDF). Direct giving with a financial contribution is the most common for  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: A total of 236 student-athletes have been recognized with the 2024 Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award - the Big 12 Conference's highest academic honor. The award is in its 13th year and has recognized a total of 1,443 conference student-athletes. Cincinnati led the way with 25 honorees. The award is in memory of Lage, who served as the Oklahoma State faculty athletics representati  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * Majority of women and minority business owners surveyed plan to expand their businesses over the next 12 months * * * Nearly four out of five (78%) small and mid-sized business owners anticipate revenue growth in the next 12 months. This level of confidence spans most business owners, with 76% of women, 82% of Hispanic-Latino, 84% of Black/African American and 83%  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Bosch Service Solutions (Bosch) stands out with its holistic approach to intelligent automation, focusing on solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional value across multiple industries. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently researched the intelligent a  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: BYU's Lexy Halladay-Lowry (women's) and Texas Tech's Ernest Cheruiyot (men's) were tabbed the Big 12 Runners of the Week for the sixth week of the season. Halladay-Lowry finished the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invite with the top overall time in the 5k. The senior clocked a personal-best time of 15:57.5, six seconds ahead of the runner-up, to earn her second career victory and help BYU finish se  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 10 -- The California Air Resources Board issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * 2023 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards recognize outstanding air quality achievements in environmental justice, research, international education, and policy * * * On October 24, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will honor recipients of the 2023 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards (https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/haagen-smit-clean-air-awards), California's prem  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 10 -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, issued the following news: * * * Breast Cancer Survivor Kailee McGee Is Cancer-Free and Produced an Award-Winning Short Film About Her Journey * * * After her stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, independent filmmaker Kailee McGee decided not to leave her director's chair. Instead, she leaned in and produced an award-winning short film about her experience. And, thanks to her care team at Cedars-Sinai  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- Clark University issued the following news: * * * Mexico City water crisis is the subject of student filmmakers' storytelling * * * By Brenna Moore Mexico City is facing a severe water shortage that threatens livelihoods and puts at risk national heritage sites, parks, and rivers. This past summer, a crew of Clark University student filmmakers arrived in the densely populated capital to document the crisis. Angel Rojas '25, Aidan Hilaire '26, Zeke Fairl  more

PINEVILLE, Louisiana, Oct. 10 -- Cleco, a regulated electricity utility company, issued the following news release: Applications are being accepted for Cleco's Power of a Promise Scholarship, which includes full tuition, books, a stipend for incidentals and a paid internship at the company's Brame Energy Center near Boyce, La. The Power of a Promise Scholarship is part of Cleco's $1.0 million corporate contribution to Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) to help fund training  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * ComplianceQuest's Digital Quality+ Platform supports higher user adoption, increased operational efficiency and revenue while managing costs and risks across products, people, partners, processes and performance ultimately resulting in improved data, product   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Cleveland, OH On Tuesday, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) visited Step Forward's William Patrick Day Head Start Early Learning Center in Cleveland to recognize their recent federal grant award, meet with Step Forward leadership and educators, and read to the children. In July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded Step Forward a federal grant of $15,121,321 to provide Head Start (  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 10 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: The Country Music Association has announced the recipients of the 2024 CMA Broadcast Awards. Reigning Vocal Duo of the Year and 2024 CMA Award nominee, Brothers Osborne, surprised radio stations and broadcast personalities today with one-on-one calls to reveal the news. See below for the full list of 2024 CMA Broadcast Awards winners. CMA BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR: WEEKLY NATIONAL "Croo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) continued decades of support for local journalism in FY 2024, providing over $7.3 million in grants to support public media stations and regional news collaborations. Today, CPB is announcing grant support of $2.65 million to increase and strengthen state government coverage provided by public media in Colorado, Florida, Montana, Nevada  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: ***Click here to download media resources. *** GRAND FORKS, N.D. The 18th annual Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo takes place this week in Grand Forks, with hundreds of UAS industry leaders and policymakers from across the country gathering in North Dakota. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), attended this year's summit with entrepreneur  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Crowe, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Crowe is honored by Microsoft for achieving outstanding sales achievement and innovation * * * Crowe LLP, a public accounting and consulting firm, has been selected for this Business Application's 2024-2025 Microsoft Inner Circle. Participation within Inner Circle is based on sales achievements that rank Crowe in the top echelon of Microsoft's Business Application  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The American Association for Cancer Research issued the following news release: The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will award the 21st AACR-Irving Weinstein Foundation Distinguished Lectureship to Daniel J. Drucker, MD, during the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 to be held April 25-30 in Chicago, Illinois. Drucker is a senior investigator at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, part of Sinai Health, and a professor of medicine at the Uni  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: The International Myeloma Society has awarded the 2024 Bart Barlogie Clinical Investigator Award to Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP, chief medical officer of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. A leading expert in multiple myeloma treatment and research, Lonial is also the Anne and Bernard Gray Family Chair in Cancer and professor and chair of the Department of Hematology and Me  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Tom Erickson, executive associate dean for strategy and innovation and founding director of the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Letters & Science, has announced he will step down from his leadership roles effective January 2025. Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, the Grace Wahba and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Computer Scienc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Salvaged Designs of Mahaska County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "Transforming the old into the extraordinary, Salvaged Designs breathes new life into forgotten treasures," sa  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 10 -- The European Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: Today, the Commission has adopted the second Work Programme for the digital part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital, which defines the scope and objectives of EU-funded actions to improve Europe's digital connectivity infrastructures. These actions will receive around EUR865 million of funding from 2024 to 2027. Improving Europe's connectivity infrastructure is fundamental for   more

SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 9 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * The two companies have developed advanced solutions for real-time payments fraud, supply chain resiliency and more * * * TERADATA POSSIBLE LOS ANGELES - October 8, 2024 - FICO (NYSE: FICO) Highlights: * Teradata named FICO its 2024 Industry ISV Partner of the Year * Teradata and FICO have brought to market solutions for real-time payments fraud, medical claims processing and supply chain   more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Oct. 9 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Ferrao, Marlon and Pito hail Brazil goalkeeper Willian, who expresses his euphoria after winning the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024. * Brazil beat Argentina 2-1 in the Uzbekistan 2024 final * adidas Golden Glove winner Willian expressed his delight * Ferrao, Marlon and Pito laud the Brazil goalkeeper * * * The debate is surely over. Yes, futsal has never been   more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 10 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Key facts: * FIS Integrated Payables wins Best Business Payments Solution Award * Seamus Smith, FIS Group President Automated Finance, recognized with PayTech Leadership - At the Helm award * The PayTech Awards USA acknowledge excellence and innovation in banking, financial technology, and payment sectors * * * FIS (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial technology, proudly an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project issued the following news release: Following the widespread devastation resulting from Hurricane Helene, which temporarily closed Baxter International's intravenous (IV) solution factory in Marion, North Carolina that makes 60% of the nation's supply, and B. Braun's IV solution factory in Daytona Beach, Florida which makes another 23% and lies in the path of Hurricane Milton the American Economic Liberties Pr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following decision (Case No. 0-AR-5791) on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION SEAGOVILLE, TEXAS (Agency) and AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES LOCAL 1637 COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS #33 (Union) 0-AR-5791 * * * DECISION October 9, 2024 Before the Authority: Susan Tsui Grundmann, Chairman, and Colleen Duffy Kiko and Anne W  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 10 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Elizabeth Buckel, Chris Williams, Morgan Meyer, and Ashton Andrews received a 2024 Above & Beyond Pro Bono Achievement Award from Sanctuary for Families. The team was recognized for leading a pro bono custody matter with Sanctuary for Families on behalf of a mother who had suffered years of emotional, psychological, and physical abuse from her ex-husband and father of her child. The team achieved a fa  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, issued the following news: Daniel J. Campbell, TBE, CHFM, FASHE, Regulatory Compliance Officer at Fox Chase Cancer Center, received the Crystal Eagle Leadership Award from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), which represents professionals who design, build, and operate hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The award is presented annually to an ASHE member whose  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia issued the following news release: The Department of Justice announced it has awarded nearly $700,000 to the City of Atlanta in support of the Atlanta Police Department's (APD) initiative to establish an Atlanta Crime Gun Intelligence Center to address violent crime. "Reducing violent crime is a top priority for the Department of Justice, our office, and our local, state, and federal law enforcemen  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: Stories from the Stage, the award-winning WORLD-original series showcasing extraordinary stories told by ordinary people from all walks of life, premieres its eighth season on Monday, October 21 at 9:30pm EST. Season 8 of Stories from the Stage is hosted by storytellers and humorists Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard, who alternate in opening each episode with the eveni  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The National Association of Convenience Stores issued the following news release: * * * The two winners showcase convenience retail excellence in Latin America. * * * LAS VEGAS - Group Forte and YPF are the 2024 winners of the Convenience Retailer of the Year Award Latin America. Executives from both companies were recognized among their convenience retail peers during the Global Colleagues Reception at the NACS Show on October 8. The award recognizes overall  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- NACS, an association for convenience and fuel retailing, issued the following news release: * * * The two winners showcase convenience retail excellence in Latin America. * * * LAS VEGAS - Group Forte and YPF are the 2024 winners of the Convenience Retailer of the Year Award Latin America. Executives from both companies were recognized among their convenience retail peers during the Global Colleagues Reception at the NACS Show on October 8. The award recogniz  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 9 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Southwest Airlines have announced 185 college students will receive round-trip air travel through Southwest Airlines, as part of the SWA !Lanzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Program. The program helps college students stay connected with their family during the school year. "Our 20-year partnership  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: The HBO Original stand-up comedy special SETH MEYERS: DAD MAN WALKING debuts SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Logline: Emmy(R)-winning writer, New York Times bestselling author, and "Saturday Night Live" alum Seth Meyers stars in his first HBO stand-up special. Known for his dry wit and sharp topical commentary   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration celebrated $53.5 million in funding for Massachusetts cities and towns to help identify and address water contaminants like PFAS, lead, and others. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) award today is the result of the supplemental funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The EPA announced the funding alongside the f  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: Hearst today announced a new content partnership with OpenAI which will integrate Hearst's extensive newspaper and domestic magazine content into OpenAI's products, enhancing the utility and reach of both companies' offerings. As part of the partnership, OpenAI will incorporate content from Hearst's celebrated brands of trusted journalism -- including Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, Es  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- 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 Hedy N. Chang, founder and executive director of the nonprofit Attendance Works, as its 2024 Policy Leader of the Year. This prestigious award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant impact on education policy. Chang founded Attendance Works to raise a  more

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: Holland & Hart is proud to announce that the firm has been named both a Top Performer and Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), which recognizes law firms and corporations that show a strong commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession. These awards represent Holland & Hart's involvement in LCLD's programs and the promotion of LCLD's mission. The Top Performer aw  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Hope College issued the following news: By Paulena (Polly) Khorn This year's Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture at Hope College will present a panel discussion on "Seeking LGBTQ Justice: A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Change" with current and retired Hope faculty and staff members on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Maas Center auditorium. The public is invited. Admission is free. The doors will open at 3:45 p.m. There will also be an opportunity for the  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University's Student Speaker Bureau speech and debate team competed at their season opener at the University of Texas at Dallas DFW Swing tournament on October 4-6. Freshman Riley Burden, Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and social science jurisprudence major from Nederland, won the International Public Debate Association (IPDA) open debate division and was named top IPDA speaker at the tournament. Kately  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * New mental health collaboration and wellbeing experiences support Hyatt stakeholders in pursuit of healthy, happy and fulfilled lives * * * Wellbeing is at the core of Hyatt's purpose, and to further extend care to colleagues, Hyatt is proud to announce a new collaboration with Mind Share Partners, a nonprofit that is changing the culture of workplace mental health so colleagues a  more

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: * * * MONIX Co. Ltd. and CIO Kacha Chotchaisatit Receive Future Enterprise of the Year Award and CIO/CDO of the Year Award, Respectively * * * BANGKOK, 08 October 2024 - IDC has announced the winners of the 2024 Future Enterprise Awards (FEA) Thailand, recognizing exceptional digital transformation (DX) initiatives and leadership that leverag  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: London Ladd An illustrator of nearly 20 books, School of Art Assistant Teaching Professor London Ladd recently celebrated the release of two picture books, "My Hair is a Book" (Harper Collins) and "A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story" (Philomel Books). Using acrylic paint, cut paper and tissue paper, Ladd employs a mixed-media technique for his work. Nurturing the talents of rising illustrators, he becam  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: Independence Blue Cross (IBX) awarded four primary care groups in its network with this year's Independence Quality Cup (Quality Cup). The winning primary care groups were PentaHealth, Main Line Health, Redeemer Health, and St. Luke's University Health Network. The Quality Cup, which is based on an IBX quality incentive program, compares primary care prac  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 10 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: The Indiana Chamber of Commerce celebrated Parkview Health as the 2024 Jackson Lewis Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion at its annual DEI Summit on Tuesday at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The statewide honor recognizes an organization making ardent strides to become a more equitable workplace. Parkview, a Fort Wayne-based healthcare provider with 14 hospitals and 200 provider offices servi  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Ratan N. Tata '59, B. Arch. '62, one of India's most influential and respected business leaders and philanthropists, and a former Cornell trustee who became the university's largest international donor supporting scholarships, research to reduce rural poverty and malnutrition in India, and technology innovation died Oct. 9 in Mumbai. He was 86. Tata was chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, the holding company for the Tata Gro  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 9 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The University of Kansas School of Business has established four new scholarships through its industry partners of the Jack Lockton Certificate in Insurance and Risk Management program. Aetna, Chubb and Security Benefit Life, on behalf of the Kansas Insurance & Financial Services Education Foundation, will each contribute $50,000 over a five-year period to support the certificate program and provide scholarship oppo  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame's Institute for Latino Studies (ILS) is partnering with the Library of America to present an evening of poetry and conversation at 5 p.m. Oct. 16. The program will showcase two poets: 2023 National Humanities Medal awardee Richard Blanco, and award-winning poet, editor and critic Rigoberto Gonzalez, whose most recent book as an editor, "Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthol  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 10 -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Intel recognizes next-generation technologists while teaching responsible use with its AI Global Impact Festival. * * * What's New: Today, Intel announced the global prize winners at its fourth-annual AI Global Impact Festival. The festival celebrates student-led AI projects from 25 countries that addr  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 10 -- The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) issued the following agency statement on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * We are delighted to celebrate that the EngenderHealth-led consortium FIGO is part of has been awarded a $89 million USAID grant to promote access to family planning and reproductive healthcare in selected low and middle-income countries. This new funding will enable us to work together with local and global partners to create sustainable, l  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 9 -- The International Medical Corps issued the following news: Global humanitarian organization International Medical Corps is proud to announce that Academy Award-winning actress and dedicated activist Marlee Matlin has joined as a new Global Ambassador. The announcement coincides with the first week of Disability Awareness Month, underscoring the organization's commitment to inclusivity and support for people, including those with disabilities, in humanitarian   more

CARRBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 10 -- The International Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Honoring individuals and organizations worldwide who are driving community impact and advancing awareness of thrombosis. * * * The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) today announced the recipients of its global thrombosis advocacy awards for the World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign. The acclaimed awards program honors individual  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Hampshire College issued the following news: As part of the College's fall Community Day of Learning, on October 2, Hampshire alum Jeff Sharlet 90F told stories from his book The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War, interrogating the rise of white Christian nationalism in the far right and considering how to counter it. The Community Day of Learning brings together students, staff, and faculty once a semester to address timely topics. Classes are   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * Cukaj Will Lead Ad Sales for FOX Entertainment * * * Veteran advertising executive Katrina Cukaj has joined Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) as Executive Vice President, Advertising Sales and Portfolio Marketing reporting to FOX Advertising Sales, Marketing and Brand Partnerships President Jeff Collins. In this role, Cukaj will oversee the go-to-market ad sales strategy for FOX Entertainment's leading line  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Lamar University issued the following news: By April Thompson Lamar University is proud to announce that Dr. J. Kenneth Young, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership within the College of Education and Human Development, has been named the 2024 Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration (TCPEA) Advocate of the Year. The award recognizes professors who have made outstanding contributions to the field of educational administratio  more

WATERLOO, Ontario, Oct. 10 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: BRANTFORD -- Dr. Jillian Horton will share her insights as a frontline healthcare provider experiencing burnout at her upcoming lecture, "We Are Not All Perfectly Fine: Storytelling as Strategy to Change Medical Culture." The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will take place Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. on Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus. Horton is an associate professor of internal medi  more

LAVAL, Quebec, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- Laval University issued the following news release: * * * The Chair will boost knowledge of emerging respiratory pathogens, their biology, and methods to control and better respond to health emergencies * * * The next pandemic could strike anytime. To strengthen public health efforts, the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Biology and Control of Zoonotic and Pandemic Respiratory Viruses will help prepare for the emergence of new viruses and the threat that   more

LONDON, England, Oct. 10 -- London Business School issued the following news: London Business School hosts 2024 EFMD Executive Development Conference The transformation of business education over the coming decade was front and centre at the 2024 EFMD Executive Development Conference, hosted by London Business School (LBS). 120 professionals representing global business schools, corporates, and alternative learning providers travelled from 23 countries to LBS's Regent's Park campus earlier th  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * > Commercial 5G Standalone > Enabling secure tailored end-to-end communications > Dedicated slices to meet specific needs of the Armed Forces > Extending strategic partnership with key customer * * * Oslo, Norway: Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, is delivering the ful  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2024: Mayor Michelle Wu today announced an update on the distribution of the 225 new liquor licenses that Boston plans to award over the next three years to create new small businesses and enhance cultural and economic activity in City neighborhoods. The City secured these licenses after Mayor Wu and the Boston City Council filed a home rule petition that was passed by the Legislature, and signed by   more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: By Tish Williamson, Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 9, 2024) - When the dust settled on the rush to close out fiscal year contracts by midnight on Sept. 30, acquisition professionals throughout the Mission and Installation Contracting Command estimate that over 22,000 contract actions valued at nearly $5.5 billion ac  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command issued the following news: By Tish Williamson, Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs When the dust settled on the rush to close out fiscal year contracts by midnight on Sept. 30, acquisition professionals throughout the Mission and Installation Contracting Command estimate that over 22,000 contract actions valued at nearly $5.5 billion across the Army, inc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD--U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (D-Conn.-02), Jim Himes (D-Conn.-04), and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.-05) on Wednesday announced over $16 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to protect children under the age of six years old from lead poisoning. The funds are awarded through  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 10 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein announced a $625,000 settlement with Dr. Eric Troyer of Landis and his medical practice, Troyer Medical Inc, P.C. over alleged laboratory kickback schemes. This money will be returned to state and federal health care programs - $429,254 to the federal government and $195,746 to the state of North Carolina. "Doctors need to make decisions   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Boards and Commissions appointments. Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individuals to the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging: * Adrienne A. Livengood of Winston Salem as a member at-large. Livengood previously served on the Senior Services Board and the Family Services of Forsyth County Board. Livengood has dedicated her time to  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * AI, Live Production, Creator Economy and More Highlights This Fall's Must-Attend Event * * * NEW YORK -- The 2024 NAB Show New York officially opens its doors at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, showcasing some 250 Exhibitors and welcoming attendees to the premier East Coast event for the broadcast, media and entertainment industry. With hundreds of new products on display, 20 new p  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has announced the winners of the 2024 Supreme Court Best Brief Awards. The Best Brief Awards are given annually to recognize excellence in brief writing in the U.S. Supreme Court. The awards honor appellate practitioners from state attorneys general offices, who collectively handle more Supreme Court cases than almost anyone else in the le  more

LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 9 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2024: Netflix unveiled today the official trailer and new images of The Last Night at Tremore Beach, which arrives on October 25th on Netflix. The Last Night at Tremore Beach is the new psychological thriller from creator and director Oriol Paulo (The Innocent, God's Crooked Lines) for Netflix. Inspired by the best-selling novel of the same name by author Mikel Santiago, The   more

GLYNCO, Georgia, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers issued the following news release: This week, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) welcomed Paul E. Baker as its new Deputy Director. FLETC Director Benjamine C. Huffman hosted a Swearing-In Ceremony at FLETC's headquarters in Glynco, Ga. FLETC's Assistant Directors and front office staff attended the ceremony. Deputy Director Baker oversees training for 129 federal P  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 9 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * Bank of America Marketplace by Seneca Women booth will feature five women-owned businesses from the U.S. and Mexico rent-free thanks to the bank * * * NEW YORK, NY - Bank of America today announced the four New York City-based small business beneficiaries of this year's Bank of America Small Business Spotlight program at the iconic Bank of America Winter Vil  more

HORSHAM, Pa., Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, a company that develops and sells electronic health record software and practice management systems to the healthcare industry, issued the following news release: * * * Healthcare Professionals Report that NextGen Office EHR and NextGen Office PM Meet Patient Engagement Needs and Support Integration * * * REMOTE-FIRST COMPANY-- Oct. 9, 2024 - NextGen Healthcare today announced that it has been named a top performer in   more

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, Oct. 10 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: During the UW-Green Bay fall Council of Trustees reception and dinner, Nick Reckinger, co-head coach of Bay Nordic, was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of his substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. The Community Service Award is given to recognize community members who have made significant contributions and have done exceptional c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology issued the following news: GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded two organizations cooperative agreements of up to $1.5 million to create curricula and programs for training the current and future regenerative medicine workforce in standards implementation. The award recipients were selected following an open,   more

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Oct. 9 -- Keele University issued the following news: Renowned novelist, academic and Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Abdulrazak Gurnah, will be giving a public reading from his work at Keele University. Gurnah, who became the first black African writer in 35 years to win the prestigious award in 2021, will also take part in a Q&A session with the audience and spend time working with the University's Creative Writing students during the visit on December 11th. The au  more

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Inga Kiderra British-Canadian scientist Geoffrey Hinton, widely called the "godfather of AI" who is also one of the technology's most vocal critics, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering work in artificial intelligence. Hinton, who shares the prize with Princeton University's John Hopfield, was cited for foundational work that powers current AI sy  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Norwegian Cruise Line issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * Norwegian Cruise Line and NHL Announce Multiyear U.S. Partnership NHL Fans will Enjoy Exciting NCL Content, Activations, and Opportunities to Win Prizes Including a Free Cruise * * * Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a multiyear U.S. partnership, naming Norwegian Cruise Line the Official Cruise Line of the NHL.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The U.S. National Science Foundation congratulates David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper on being awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Baker and his colleagues revolutionized protein design enabling the creation of protein structures never seen in nature, many of which have potential as therapeutics or treatments, new materials or in other applications. Hassabis and Jumper similarly rev  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * This funding will support medical technological updates for 50 exam rooms at Gotham Health, Morrisania * * * Bronx, NY -- NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health today announced that City Council Member Althea Stevens secured $150,000 in city funds to support necessary infrastructure improvements and enhance patient services. This funding will provide medical technological updates for 50 exam  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * Queens Hospital recognized for excellence in smoke evacuation and prevention of retained surgical items * * * Queens, NY -- NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens has achieved a significant milestone by being recognized by the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) with two prestigious awards: the 'Go Clear' Award, designating the facility as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 10 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * NYPA Board of Trustees Approve Economic Development Awards Spurring More Than $35 Million In Capital Investments In Western New York NYPA Awards Support New Sustainable Fuel Facility in Medina and Expansion of Workforce Training Program in Buffalo * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees yesterday approved economic development awards that will spur more than $35   more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 10 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * NYPA Board of Trustees Approves Release of More Than $2.5 Million to Clean Energy Workforce Training Initiatives NYPA Funding to Support Seven Workforce Development Programs, Prepare Nearly 1,500 New Yorkers for Employment in State's Clean Energy Economy NYPA Board of Trustees Approves Additional $550,000 for Workforce Development Programs * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA)  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 10 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: By Sean Nealon Enrollment at Oregon State University has reached a record for the 28th consecutive year, nearing 38,000 students this fall. Among 108 Public Research 1 universities in America, only Oregon State has produced 28 consecutive years of fall-over-fall enrollment growth, according to an analysis by Jon Boeckenstedt, the university's vice provost of enrollment management. The Carnegie Commission   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 10 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Event in Reno showcased new innovations for local students & educators, supported equity in STEAM * * * RENO, Nev., Oct. 8, 2024 -- Panasonic Corporation of North America and Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) joined forces with Olympian Katie Ledecky, the most decorated American female Olympian in history, and worldwide edtech leader Discovery Educa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * The highly anticipated Park Hyatt London River Thames is now open for guests seeking elevated luxury * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Park Hyatt London River Thames, marking the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in the United Kingdom. Located in an exclusive riverside location in the fast-transforming South West London district of  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: BLUEFIELD, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations and Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committees, made several stops in Bluefield, W.Va. to highlight funding projects she has supported, receive updates from community and local leaders, and present the Amelia Earhart Award to a local resident. To begin the day, Senator Capito met with c  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is proud to announce this year's winners of the PHTA International Awards of Excellence, sponsored by AQUA Magazine. PHTA's International Awards of Excellence program is one of the largest, most well-renowned design competition  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * 30th Anniversary concert will honor 2024 heroes against hate at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts * * * Pop icon Sia will appear at the 2024 In Concert Against Hate, an annual benefit for ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). The 30th anniversary concert honors everyday heroes who have taken a stand against hate. Backed by the National Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Gramm  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: Three students from the West Virginia University School of Public Health, undergraduate student Maya Carter and graduate students Devon Collins and Brianne Nichols, showcased their research during the 2024 Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference presented by WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education. During the conference, stude  more

WESTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- Regis College issued the following news: Regis College received the Insight Into Diversity Magazine 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for its dedication and programs that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is the fourth year Regis has been named as a HEED Award recipient and one of a handful of Massachusetts' colleges that were recognized. "Regis College is honored to again be recognized with the an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Toledo, Ohio - Today, during National Fire Prevention Week, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee and of the House Fire Caucus announced $3,052,523 in critical federal funding she helped to secure. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adeq  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 10 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Original Tickets Remain Valid for Rescheduled Date * * * Luis Fonsi at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, has been rescheduled for Sunday, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. For guests who have already purchased tickets, all tickets for the originally scheduled Saturday, Oc  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: J. Leighton Reid and his team have an opportunity to research the most efficient and cost-effective means of restoring a tropical rainforest in Ecuador. Reid, assistant professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, received a $600,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award to research the back-and-forth relationship between vegetation and animals in the Choco Bi  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Rider University issued the following news release: * * * Senior Naa'san Carr recognized as a local leader dedicated to the NAACP's core values * * * By Rachel Stengel Senior Naa'san Carr was one of six local leaders honored with a Freedom Fund Award from the NAACP's Trenton Branch during a ceremony on Oct. 4. The awards honor those who have made significant contributions to the community in the areas of education, voting rights, criminal justice reform   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release: Alexandria, VA--Khan Academy founder Salman "Sal" Amin Khan is being honored as the 2024 Friend of Education by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). This national award is given annually to an individual or organization whose contributions to preK-12 education are significant and enduring. Khan Academy is an educational nonprofit on a mission to "pr  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: At Duquesne University, Palumbo-Donahue School of Business graduates are prepared for anything. And thanks to a recent gift from Schwab Advisor Services and the Charles Schwab Foundation, they will be even better equipped to build a career path that enhances the financial well-being of clients while also meeting rising workforce demands for professional financial advisors. Through this multi-year partne  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Two grants, up to $25,000 each, will be awarded for research in the life sciences to Cornell faculty who enhance the diversity, equity and inclusion goals of the university. Applications for the Schwartz Research Fund awards are due Dec. 6 and recipients will be announced next spring. "The grants are awarded to faculty conducting creative research that is likely to generate novel preliminary data, and who engage in effor  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- SEC Network, a part of ESPN, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: The seventh episode of Emmy Award-winning TrueSouth Presented by YellaWood travels to Little Rock, Ark. for Episode 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. ET. The crew joins Jordan Narvaez - co-owner of four businesses in the southwest corner of the capital city, as he shows them the world of Little Rock. The series revolves around two food stories told from one place, which TrueSouth sets in  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following as-written remarks on Oct. 8, 2024, by Carlos Del Toro at the USS Richard McCool commissioning: * * * Good morning, everyone! It is an absolute honor to be here with you today in Pensacola, Florida--"The Cradle of Naval Aviation"--to commission our fleet's newest warship, the USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29), the first ship named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Captain Richard M. McCool, Jr, United States Navy. Congressman Gaetz  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced $1 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Willow Island Hydroelectric Project near St. Marys, WV. The funding is being administered through the Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Development Office's Hydroele  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-02), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced over $16 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to protect children under the age of six years old from lead poisoning. The funds are awarded through HUD's Lead-Based Paint Hazar  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * The awards support unconventional approaches to major challenges in biomedical and behavioral research. * * * By Kevin Dennehy The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have awarded grants to six Yale researchers who are conducting exceptional and creative research with the potential to transform biomedical science. The Yale researchers -- Salil Garg, Diyendo Massilani, Wan-Ling Tseng, Sedona Murphy,   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * In partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, the airline celebrates 20 years of connecting students to their families through travel * * * Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are partnering for the 20th year to provide tickets to students through the iLanzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program. This y  more

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: Maria Young grew up in Eskasoni First Nation in Unama'kik or Cape Breton, NS and is in her second year at StFX, taking an honours BA in Applied Forensic Psychology. Ms. Young has already received a prestigious RBC Foundation Undergraduate Student Research Award and has been working to document the history, function, and promising practices of the Wagmatcook Court, which incorporates Indigenous   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Funding Will Increase the Use of Healthy, Locally Sourced Foods in Schools Program Strengthens Connections Between School Districts and Local Farms to Grow Agricultural Economy Builds on Governor Hochul's State of the State Commitment to Better Connect Farms and Schools * * * State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that 16 organizatio  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation, with the backing of individual donors, has collaborated with the Secular Student Alliance to select, announce and distribute a variety of student awards. This year's winners are (as per SSA policy to help protect identities, only the students' first names are used unless permission otherwise granted): Eli Frost Al Luneman Student Acti  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: At a time when uncontrolled hypertension is rising in the United States, the American Heart Association and American Medical Association (AMA) are nationally recognizing 1,812 health care organizations 103 more than in 2023 for efforts to prioritize control of their patients' blood pressure (BP). Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading preventable risk factor for heart   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: DALLAS -- At a time when uncontrolled hypertension is rising in the United States, the American Heart Association and American Medical Association (AMA) are nationally recognizing 1,812 health care organizations--103 more than in 2023--for efforts to prioritize control of their patients' blood pressure (BP). Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading preventable risk fac  more

NEWTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- TechTarget, a provider of data-driven marketing services to business-to-business technology vendors, issued the following news release: * * * Seven technology vendors receive recognition for innovative use of data to drive marketing and sales success * * * TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT), the global leader in B2B technology purchase intent data and marketing services, has awarded seven Asia Pacific (APAC) organizations with its 2024 Archer Awards. While the r  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: Reagan Fondren, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced today that two Memphis nonprofit organizations were awarded Department of Justice grants totaling more than $2 million. "These grantees play a critical role in serving citizens of West Tennessee who are or may become justice-involved," said Acting Un  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Tom Musselman Even though he has been the University of Wyoming's School of Computing office associate for just one year, Tom Musselman has made quite the impression on his colleagues. The consensus among Musselman's co-workers is that everyone who meets with him leaves with a very good impression. For that, he recently was selected as the recipient of the UW Staff Employee of the Second Quarter Award.   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 10 -- Trinity College issued the following news: Driven by a conviction that all children should have the opportunity to realize their full potential, Trinity College alumna Kaja LeWinn '98 has dedicated her work to studying the neurodevelopment and mental health of the youngest members of society. For her lasting contributions to this research area, LeWinn, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, will receive   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * Trustwave provides a wealth of managed and professional security services to protect business-critical assets while guiding organizations on their digital transformation and security maturity journeys. * * * Frost & Sullivan assessed the managed security se  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * Festival Theme "Grand Illusions" Explores Fantastic Worlds on Film View promo HERE [View promo in the link at bottom.] * * * Turner Classic Movies' (TCM) signature fan-favorite event, TCM Classic Film Festival, will return to Hollywood, CA on Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Movie lovers will once again descend upon Hollywood Boulevard for  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- The USA Hockey, a national ice hockey organization, issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2024: A bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 1980 United States Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today (Oct. 8). The team is best known for its famous "Miracle on Ice" upset of the Soviet Union during the medal round of the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics enroute to gold. The Miracle on Ice Congressional Go  more

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * HDSI's Tsui-Wei (Lily) Weng is celebrated for her pioneering approach to responsible artificial intelligence and trustworthy machine learning * * * By Joshua Stewart At a time when the world continues to grow in its advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Assistant Professor Lily Weng at UC San Diego's Halicioglu Data Science Institute (HDSI  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 10 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Commitment to DEI continues with ever-growing list of diverse faculty * * * By Gaby Messino University of California, Santa Cruz is sticking to its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by increasing the number of faculty members who are people of color. The Arts Division hired eight new faculty members almost all of whom are people of color, the plurality being Africa  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 10 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * The new A4 lab includes $50,000 of new equipment to give students hands on experience * * * By Gaby Messino This year University of California, Santa Cruz is introducing a state-of-the-art AI multimedia lab. The Ai Art Augmentation and Acceleration Lab, also known as A4, is aimed at assisting (predominantly) gaming students in the department of Performance Play and Design (PPD)  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * New study targets previously 'undruggable' class of proteins involved in cancer * * * By Louise Lerner Scientists have long known that when a cancerous clump of cells starts to starve, that's when things can get dangerous. Searching for nutrients, the cancer can begin to spread throughout the body, enabled by certain proteins in a family known as transcription factors. But for decades, efforts   more

SWINDON, England, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The UK Research and Innovation posted the following news: Five groundbreaking technologies have been awarded pound sterling300,000 as finalists in the pound sterling4.4 million Longitude Prize on Dementia. * * * The finalist announcement Artificial intelligence (AI) glasses to navigate environments and a smartwatch that learns daily routines are among five groundbreaking technologies that have been named as finalists in the pound sterling4.4 million Longi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news: * * * Past award recipients include former President Jimmy Carter; broadcast station owner, talk show host and author Tavis Smiley; and Grammy Award-winning music mogul, actor, producer and founder of So So Def Recordings Jermaine Dupri * * * UNCF President and chief executive officer Dr. Michael L. Lomax recently received the Andrew Jackson Young Lifetime Achievement Award from 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: ATLANTA. If you applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene, you will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA in the mail or by email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use   more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 9 -- Universities Canada (formerly the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) issued the following news release: On behalf of its members, Universities Canada would like to recognize Geoffrey Hinton, Professor Emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto, who was awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics today, together with John Hopfield, Professor Emeritus at Princeton University, for their foundational discoveries and inventions on neural networks that   more

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Donald E. Mager, PharmD, PhD, professor and chair of the University at Buffalo's Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has received the 2024 Lewis B. Sheiner Lecturer Award from the International Society of Pharmacometrics (ISoP). The award was established in 2008 to acknowledge exceptional and outstanding lifetime career achievements and leadership in the field of pharmac  more

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Research, funded by NIH, focuses on stem cells to regenerate damaged glands * * * Radiation therapy, a common treatment for some oral cancers, can leave a patient's salivary glands so damaged that even talking is difficult. Meanwhile, diseases such as Sjogren's, which eradicates moisture from many of the body's glands, can compromise the amount of saliva cr  more

CHICHESTER, England, Oct. 10 -- The University of Chichester issued the following news: Physiotherapy students at the University of Chichester will join an award-winning dementia scheme to help upskill the future workforce as dementia cases rise. The project has seen 50 nursing students from the university paired with families experiencing and living with a dementia. The idea is to provide trainees with real-life experience in dealing with the unique challenges faced by people with a dementia   more

LONDON, England, Oct. 10 -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news: Advance HR announced the 2024 winners of the prestigious National Teaching Fellowship and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE). Fifty-five higher education professionals and 17 CATE teams are recognised for their outstanding contribution to excellent teaching. Alison Johns, Advance HE Chief Executive said, "I am delighted to announce this year's winners of the National Teaching Fellowship and Coll  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Three current University of Kansas students and a recent graduate have been endorsed for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom with the support of KU's Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. Current graduate student Emmelea Schatz, seniors Elizabeth Dinh and Emily Ward, and alumna Mahala Higginbotham have been endorsed for the Marshall Scholarship, which provides funding for 1-  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Oct. 10 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * A fractious new paradigm has emerged in the international business sphere, advancing aggressive protectionist policies, eschewing multilateralism, and amplifying volatility, according to Yadong Luo, a University of Miami international management professor. * * * By Michael R. Malone For the past 70 years, the global economy has been governed by open trade and multilateral governance, an order establis  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC researcher studies sleep as a solution to alleviate trauma * * * By Zoe Wu As a student dozes off into slumber, an auditory instruction is heard through a monitor. "Think of a tree," says Westley Youngren, Ph.D., a psychologist, professor and researcher at University of Missouri-Kansas City, as he observes brainwaves from outside a laboratory that resembles a bedroo  more

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: Otago's Arts Fellows for 2025 have been selected. The Fellows receive a stipend for between six months and one year and space on campus to pursue their creative projects. Te Kete Aronui - Division of Humanities interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Hugh Campbell, says it is a great pleasure and privilege for the Division to host these artists. "These Fellowships are precious, and we are so gra  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: A tissue-culture propagation technology developed at The University of Queensland to grow hundreds of plants from a single cutting is set to bolster avocado production across Latin America to meet growing demand. A team led by Professor Neena Mitter at UQ's Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation developed the technology and it was licensed to the Chilean nursery Grupo Hijuelas by Un  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 10 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * The recent honors recognize Maquat's contributions to the understanding of RNA mechanisms, including her discovery of nonsense-mediated mRNA decay. * * * By Emily Boynton Lynne Maquat, director of the University of Rochester Center for RNA Biology, is the winner of the Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research and the Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research. Honored for   more

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * A U of T University Professor Emeritus, Hinton shared the honour with Princeton University's John J. Hopfield for discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks * * * By Rahul Kalvapalle Geoffrey Hinton, a University Professor Emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto, has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Widely regarded as the "godfat  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * By harnessing the power of computing, Baker has transformed biological research. [Editor's note: A press conference with Nobel Laureate David Baker is planned for 10:30 a.m. Pacific time today at the University of Washington in Seattle. Access the live stream of the press conference on UW Medicine's YouTube channel.] * * * Computational biologis  more

PERTH, Australia, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: The University of Western Australia's Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg has been awarded a prestigious Prime Minister's Prize for Science for her life-changing research into reducing risks associated with anaesthesia for children, to make surgery and recovery safer. A consultant anaesthetist at Perth Children's Hospital and Chair of Paediatric Anaesthesia at UWA, Professor Regli-von Un  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A UW research project aims to understand how trout fisheries in the Intermountain West are impacted by climate change and how stakeholders and managers are reacting to these changes. (UW Photo) A University of Wyoming professor has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study how projected environmental changes over the next four decades will impact trout fisheries in the Intermountain Wes  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Ellen Currano, a professor in the University of Wyoming's Department of Botany and Department of Geology and Geophysics, was recently named a Fellow by the Paleontological Society. Here, Currano poses with her daughter, Diana, with a plant fossil in the background. (Gregg Randolph Photo) Ellen Currano, a professor in the University of Wyoming's Department of Botany and Department of Geology and Geophysic  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced seven grant awards which support the three-year Right Help, Right Now behavioral health transformation plan. A foundational part of the Right Help, Right Now plan is ensuring that Virginians who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis have: * someone to call, * someone to respond, and * somewhere to go. The 988 Hotline is someone to c  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: Prof. Mathieu Vinken, affiliated with the Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), has been awarded the prestigious "Prize Dr. Monique Govaerts and Joseph Lepoix for the study of intoxications" for his research titled "Next generation prediction of human safety of chemical compounds: liver toxicity as a case study." This prize, grant  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Neuroscientist selected for High-Risk, High-Reward program * * * Maria Catalina Camacho, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received the NIH Director's Early Independence Award, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) High-Risk, High-Reward Research program. This year, the   more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Researchers from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory were recently honored with a prestigious ACE Award for Composites Excellence by the American Composites Manufacturers Association. The team won the "innovation in green composites design" prize for creating a fully recyclable, lightweight wind turbine blade tip that incorporates low-cost carbon   more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: * * * Prestigious grants accelerate science and cement WPI as a place for rising researchers * * * Four Worcester Polytechnic Researchers (WPI) who are in the early stages of their careers have received grants totaling $3.7 million for projects that will help establish their laboratories and produce breakthroughs in biology, robotics, and women's healthcare. The grants from the N  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Study links between neonatal ultrasound and nutrition, between Atlantic Ocean water circulation and Arctic warming, and between regions of the brain. * * * This month, the autumn wind delivers news about connections -- between regions of the brain, between environmental patterns that affect global warming, and between neonatal ultrasound technology and the ability to provide the best neonatal nutritio  more