BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: Professor Leonie Barner has been awarded the prestigious Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Chemical Service Award recognising her substantial contributions to the field of chemistry and enduring commitment to advancing the profession especially with regards to sustainability. Founded in 1917, RACI is the professional body for the chemical sciences in Australia. It acts both as t  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 11 -- 4Life Research issued the following news release: The 8th Annual Globee Awards honored 4Life Transfer Factor(R) Immune Boost with a Gold Globee in the Food & Beverage category. 4Life was also named a Grand Globee winner in this cycle's Awards for American Business. Globee Editors: "Grand winners are organizations that exhibit overall excellence in diverse categories and impress judges with the quality of entry submissions and content. Organizations cannot apply  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Association for Community Affiliated Plans issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) today presented its nineteenth annual Supporting the Safety Net Award to UEmpower of Maryland's The Food Project, a Baltimore-based organization committed to combatting food insecurity and unemployment through food distribution and social services. The non-profit was nominated by ACAP-member plan Maryland Physicians Care.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Alliance of Community Health Plans issued the following news release: * * * 2024 Bernard J. Tyson Health Equity Award honors late Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO * * * The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) is pleased to recognize two outstanding leaders dedicated to health equity, Dr. Patricia Wilkerson-Uddyback and Mary Eden, as recipients of the 2024 Bernard J. Tyson Health Equity Award. The annual award was presented during ACHP's recent Annual Sympos  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: ACL has awarded a one-year (September 30, 2024-September 29, 2025) grant of $116,296 to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division, which operates as the state unit on aging (SUA), for assisting with the recovery efforts from major disasters declared by the president of the United States. The grant is provided under t  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Alconbury, United Kingdom -- The U.S. Department of Education has honored Alconbury Elementary School, a DoDEA Europe school in the United Kingdom, as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools that exhibit outstanding academic achievement or notable progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Alconbury Elementary   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 11 -- 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: * * * Alta has simplified the interfaces agents navigate and automated backend processes to improve the customer experience and boost agent retention and satisfaction. * * * Frost & Sullivan assessed the customer experience management (CXM) industry and, based on its findings, r  more

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Pfeiffer University issued the following news: By Ken Keuffel The famed author Maya Angelou once said: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." The Reverend Joy Thornburg Melton, J.D. '77, the recipient of this year's Pfeiffer University Outstanding Alumni Award, likes to cite this quote and has taken it to heart. Her work has been a groundbreaking response to the collective awareness of the potential f  more

READING, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Financial Wellness Center established as part of expanded partnership * * * Alvernia University and Visions Federal Credit Union celebrate the expansion of their ongoing partnership with the unveiling of a new Financial Wellness Center in the university's Bernardine Hall Commuter Lounge. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, held Thursday, marks an important step in the university's efforts to enhance financial liter  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, Oct. 11 -- Ashland University issued the following news: With everything offered at the three-day Connecting 4 Justice International Conference at Ashland University last month, participants couldn't go wrong with whatever sessions they chose to attend among the many available. Sandra Joy, a professor at Rowan University in New Jersey, who also teaches for a prison, said she really enjoyed the session, "Fatherhood; Building a Legacy of Strong Families for Justice-Impacted Fathe  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Facility features digital technologies that deliver new levels of efficiency for customers with a world-class working environment for employees * * * NASHVILLE, Oct. 10, 2024 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases, today officially opened its new Innovation and Device Care Center located   more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 11 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Dr Anitha Chinnaswamy, deputy director of the Cyber Security Innovation Centre, took home the Academic of the Year award * It reflects her profound contributions to the cyber security field * The Midlands Women in Tech Awards are dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of women working within the tech industry. * * * Dr Anitha Chinnaswamy, senior lecturer in Cyber Security Management at Aston Business  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: Arizona State's Ilya Kharun (men's swimmer), Tommy Palmer (men's newcomer) and Caroline Bentz (women's swimmer and newcomer) swept the swimming awards for the Sun Devils as BYU's Alexia Jackson Hansen (women's diver) and West Virginia's Owen Recker (men's diver) collected the diving awards. Kharun started his season with three individual wins and added a relay win against UNLV. The sophom  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- Augustana College issued the following news: Augustana's fall Symposium Day 2024 invited big ideas from any and all disciplines, welcoming presentations from students, faculty and staff, and distinguished guests -- including keynote speaker Dr. Roosevelt Montas from Columbia University and alumna Dr. Chris Hedlin '11 from the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Jason Mahn, professor of religion, and Lindsay Adolphs, assistant vice president of CORE and community-eng  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 11 -- The Association of Washington Business issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: EVERETT - The 2024 AWB Manufacturing Week bus tour concluded Wednesday with visits to manufacturers and workforce training centers in Everett, Edmonds, Burlington, Arlington and Monroe. Employees were invited to sign the AWB bus on the six and final day of the annual cross-state tour to celebrate Washington's diverse and vibrant manufacturing sector. The six-day tour, spon  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of bipartisan colleagues to introduce the Secure School Buses Act, legislation to ensure school bus manufacturers tied to foreign entities and countries of concern, including the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), do not receive federal funding. "When we use taxpayer dollars, we should be investing those dollars back into American businesses, workers, and communiti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Proposed CHIPS Investment Could Provide Pumps to Nearly All Fabs Built in the United States Through the End of the Decade Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Edwards Vacuum have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $18 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. President Biden signed the C  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: CHICAGO The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced nearly $1.5 million to the University of Illinois-Chicago to identify and implement innovative strategies to address the maternal health crisis. HRSA Deputy Administrator Jordan Grossman, joined by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black C  more

LEWISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Bucknell University issued the following news: 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 functional analysis, c  more

FRESNO, California, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Faculty from the Lyles College of Engineering at Fresno State are making research breakthroughs with local and global impacts. Dr. Hovannes Kulhandjian, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, received a patent for his invention, "System and Method for Human and Animal Detection in Low Visibility," a handheld device that can be used by firefighters to find   more

CHANDLER, Arizona, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Chandler-Gilbert Community College issued the following news: The 27th Annual Greater Southwest Aviation Maintenance Technician Symposium will be held in Arizona March 6-7, 2025, at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa. This is a free seminar for aviation technicians to meet requirements for their Inspection Authorization (IA) renewal. The Greater Southwest Aviation Maintenance Technician Symposium is conducted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College (C  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, Oct. 11 -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: During the recent Gun Rights Policy Conference in San Diego, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms honored U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa as the "Gun Rights Defender of the Year" for 2024. Issa, a veteran Republican congressman from California who chaired the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during the hearings and investigation of Operat  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 11 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Business Resource Center will house the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency and the Small Business Office in Barelas * * * Today, the City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department announced the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency (NM MBDA) and the City of Albuquerque's Small Business Office (SBO) will now be co-housed at a historic building in the Barela  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: * * * Alumni survey and growth rates prompts CAU to reinvent engagement model as alumni base projected to hit at least 71,000 * * * By Hunter Abell Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is thrilled to announce a transformative expansion of its alumni relations structure, positioning the university to better connect with its rapidly growing, global alumni community and embrace the evolving needs of its multi-g  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 10 -- CNN issued the following news: Building on the expanding connection that Spanish audiences have established with its digital content over the past few years, CNN en Espanol has launched a 24-hour streaming channel in Spain, now available on Rakuten TV and closely followed by Samsung TV Plus on October 16, and LG Channels later this month. With this the network's 24-hour programming will be available to audiences in this key market, offering a fresh way to engage wit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 10 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 AT 8PM ET/PT PROMO: https://youtu.be/yO5ozuih_cc * * * NEW YORK, NY - (October 9, 2024) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a five-time Emmy(R) winning CNN Original, returns with a deeper look at the consequences of a right-wing conspiracy theory given a national platform playing out in Southwestern Ohio. "Why Springfield?" with CNN Correspondent Omar Jimenez premieres Sunday, October   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSrep) -- - The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48194) on Oct. 3, 2024, entitled "The U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise - Background and Possible Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Possible Issues for Congress As Congress conducts oversight of DOE's and NNSA's management, operations, and programs, and also authorizes and appropriates funds for NNSA Weapons Activities, it may address a range of issues. This section of  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) was recently honored with the Friend of the Family Award by the Faith & Freedom Coalition, recognizing her dedication to upholding conservative values, protecting American families, and defending religious liberty and individual freedom through her legislative efforts during the 118th Congress. Tenney has championed numerous bills, including the Paren  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 11 -- Commercial Real Estate Women Network issued the following news release: CREW Network recognized excellence and achievement in commercial real estate (CRE) by honoring 12 industry leaders with the organization's Circle of Excellence, Distinguished Leader, Catalyst, and Impact awards on Sept. 27 at the 2024 CREW Network Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia. CREW Network's awards program recognizes and celebrates extraordinary leadership and achievement in CRE.   more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Oct. 11 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: * * * DRA invests $1.5 million into three projects impacting Southern Illinois communities through States' Economic Development Assistance Program * * * The Delta Regional Authority (DRA), in collaboration with the state of Illinois, recently invested $1.5 million toward three projects in Southern Illinois through its States' Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) -- one of DRA's main  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Okinawa, Japan -- Something special has been happening in classrooms and homes across Okinawa - a community-wide shared reading event coined "One Island, One Book" (OIOB). Every elementary school student in grades K-5 received a copy of the book "J.D. and the Great Barber Battle," written by J. Dillard. Parents were encouraged to read along at home with their child. "Reading  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University recognized three outstanding alumni for their achievements at its annual Law Alumni Reunion dinner on September 27. The honorees who received award included William F. Goodrich, L'79, The Honorable Kim Berkeley Clark, L'83, and Joseph Williams, L'09. Goodrich was recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award as an alumnus who graduated 20 years  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Eight College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology students have been selected as Oklahoma State University Seniors of Significance for the 2024-2025 academic year by the OSU Alumni Association. The Seniors of Significance Award recognizes students who truly exemplify and embody the Cowboy Code, which honors the University's land-grant mission and commends academic achievements, character and personal   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Municipal League issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * This Year's Theme is: Building Safe, Resilient Communities * * * Scranton, PA (October 10, 2024) - League President Franklin Mayor Douglas Baker is presiding over the Municipal Leadership Summit, a conference of the Pennsylvania Municipal League (The League), the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners (PSATC) and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Associ  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 10 -- The European Commission issued the following news release: Last night, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira, together with President of the Committee of the Regions, Vasco Alves Cordeiro, hosted the 2024 REGIOSTARS awards ceremony in Brussels as part of the 22nd European Week of Regions and Cities. The REGIOSTARS awards recognise Cohesion Policy-funded projects across Europe that encapsulate the impact and inclusiveness of regional development and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $108 Million For Projects in Rural Communities to Improve Rail Safety and Strengthen Local Supply Chains Nine new projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will make freight rail safer, upgrade grade crossings, and increase the reliability and efficiency of rail operations across three states The U  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 10 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: Watch the teaser here. The guest on this week's episode of the Freedom From Religion Foundation's TV interview show uncovers the network that U.S. Christian nationalist organizations have formed to deny abortion rights not only in the United States but worldwide. Sian Norris is a writer and investigative journalist who worked as chief European and social affairs reporter  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Oct. 11 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following Q&A on Oct. 9, 2024, with soccer player Khvicha Kvaratslhelia: * * * Napoli and Georgia icon Khvicha Kvaratskhelia discusses becoming a father, his World Cup dreams, and facing Cristiano Ronaldo at UEFA EURO 2024. * Khvicha Kvaratslhelia has achieved a lot at the age of 23 * Georgian winger has taken his nation and club side Napoli to new heights * He dreams of accomplishing "som  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: Iowa State's Avery Gillahan (goalkeeper), Oklahoma State's Alex Morris (co-defensive), TCU's Seven Castain (offensive), Utah's Katie Callaway (freshman) and West Virginia's Annika Leslie (co-defensive) earned Week 8's weekly honors of the 2024 soccer season. Castain was active in five of the Horned Frogs' six goals as the team captured its second win over a ranked opponent. During the 6-1  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, is taking a futuristic turn with the work of Cynthia Sung at the University of Pennsylvania. Supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award, "Computational Design for Robust Legged Robots," Sung's research blends the precision of engineering with the creativity of art to develop origami-inspired robots. Th  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: HOUSTON, October 10, 2024 Former University of Georgia and University of Miami football coach Mark Richt has been named the recipient of the American Heart Association's 2025 Paul 'Bear' Bryant Heart of a Champion Award presented by Houston (Texas) based-St. Luke's Health, honoring his exceptional contributions to college football and the community while supporting the Associa  more

BRIGHTON, England, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Sussex issued the following news release: A former University of Sussex artificial intelligence scientist, often called the 'godfather of AI', has been announced as the joint winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize for Physics. Geoffrey Hinton, currently an emeritus professor at the University of Toronto, was a post-doctoral researcher at Sussex in the late 1970s, where he developed his theories on neural networks and began to apply them to prac  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Kendall Cooper A Florida State University researcher will use a highly competitive fellowship from the world's largest museum, education and research complex to complete an exploration of how national security concerns -- during and after the Cold War -- fundamentally shaped research in the earth sciences. Associate Professor of History Ronald E. Doel received the Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aer  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 11 -- The Georgia Department of Driver Services issued the following news release: Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Commissioner Spencer R. Moore recently announced the receipt of a grant award in the amount of $261,197.69 from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to provide a secure and accurate method of electronic transmission of conviction data from Georgia courts to the State within ten days of adjudication as required by law, and to train and ed  more

LEICESTER, England, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- De Montfort University issued the following news: A research project which is working to create anti-racist environments in schools has been awarded a grant which will be used to offer the De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) programme to primary-age pupils. Teaching to Transform and the Racial Literacy Project - run by DMU's Stephen Lawrence Research Centre (SLRC) - have been a huge success in secondary schools around Leicester and Leicestershire. Th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The Austin Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * On October 9th, we held our 24th Annual Greater Austin Business Awards at the JW Marriott in Austin. * * * Austin Chamber is excited to announce the winners of our 2024 Greater Austin Business Awards. Now in its 24th year, the Greater Austin Business Awards is Austin's largest business event of the year and brings together attendees from across our community to recognize companies with the best   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- George Washington University issued the following news: It's no surprise that the media landscape is changing and a large part of that can be traced to social media influencers. More than ever, social media influencers are reshaping how young Americans consume their news. According to The Wall Street Journal, "Among the 200 politically focused TikTok accounts with the most viral posts created in June and July--those with 25,000 or more views--one-fifth were news influenc  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 11 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Communication is partnering with 10 local nonprofits to help students gain real work experience outside the classroom. Lecturer David Norman and Assistant Professor Anthony Cepak are the two UTC faculty members leading the course, which is a combination of Public Relations Campaigns and Publication Design II classes. The 40 studen  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release: 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 awareness and adv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Troy Broussard, state director for AARP Kentucky, from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing entitled "Everyday Heroes: Supporting the Veteran Caregiver Community": * * * Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting AARP to testify today. My name is Troy Broussard, and I am the State Director for AARP Kentucky. AARP, which advocates for the more than 100 million Am  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following written testimony by Jon Retzer, deputy national legislative director of Disabled American Veterans, from a Sept. 11, 2024, hearing on draft legislation to improve veterans health: * * * Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting DAV (Disabled American Veterans) to testify at today's legislative hearing of the Subcommittee on Health. DA  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Clark Pennington, chief operating officer of the Independence Fund, from a Sept. 11, 2024, hearing on draft legislation that impacts disabled veterans and caregivers: * * * The Independence Fund was established in 2007 to empower our nation's catastrophically wounded, injured, or ill Veterans, by helping them cope with and overcome the physical, mental, and emotional wounds sustained i  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 11 -- The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology issued the following news: Scientists at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center were awarded a four-year National Science Foundation (NSF) Enabling Discovery through GEnomics (EDGE) grant to advance their understanding of sphagnum moss, a crucial component of peatlands and a vital player in global ecosystems. Together this collaborative team will develop genetic and geno  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Human Rights First issued the following news: Human Rights First announced today that Gibson Dunn Partner and Pro Bono Chair Katie Marquart will receive its Marvin E. Frankel Award for Pro Bono Service in recognition of her leadership in advocating for Afghan refugees in the United States. Human Rights First will officially present the award during its annual awards celebration dinner on October 8th in New York City. The Frankel Award is presented annually to lawyers de  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform issued the following news: Last week, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA 48) introduced the Litigation Transparency Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would require third-party litigation funding agreements to be disclosed and produced in all federal civil litigation. TPLF allows hidden investors to fund and potentially control lawsuits in exchange for a large cut of any settlement or award. The legislation mar  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech capped this year's National Postdoc Appreciation Week by naming the winners of its inaugural awards for its postdoctoral associates and supporting faculty. "The postdocs at Virginia Tech add tremendous value to the university, their research groups, field, and community," said Chris Smith, postdoctoral affairs program administrator. "These awards are just one way we want to recognize them and their work as   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders issued the following news: Hearing loss can make it difficult to participate in daily conversations, which can lead to frustration, social isolation, depression, anxiety, and other issues that negatively impact quality of life. Assistive technologies such as hearing aids and cochlear implants can improve communication for those with hearing loss, but these  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue Innovates Incubator saw 14 teams compete during the semiannual Moonshot Pitch Challenge * * * Teams of Purdue University students won a combined $5,500 in prizes during the finals of the Moonshot Pitch Challenge, a semiannual, ideation-focused competition organized by the Purdue Innovates Incubator. "The Moonshot Pitch Challenge recognizes audacious solutions and the people ideating them,"  more

VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 10 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * Renewed call to protect journalist safety and allow international reporters into Gaza * * * This week is the grim one-year mark of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war - a conflict that has taken a devastating toll on journalists and media outlets in Palestine. In Gaza, Israeli strikes have killed at least 123 journalists - the largest number of journalists t  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release: Frontier-X, a breakthrough space communications technology developed at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, was selected as a 2024 R&D 100 Awards winner as one of the top 100 innovations pushing the boundaries of research and development. Frontier-X, which debuted in 2023, is capable of receiving and transmitting signals in multipl  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 10 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University students showcased their sales skills in the Fall 2024 Edward Jones Sales Competition hosted by the College of Business Administration's National Strategic Selling Institute. Students from the College of Business Administration and the College of Health and Human Sciences participated in the role-play sales competition. In the scenario, students acted as Edward Jones financial advis  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * A New Series Produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios * * * Logline: The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. About Kyle Chandler: Kyle is most widely known for his role as  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Vox Media issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * With a campaign running across Bird and Rapinoe's sports and culture show produced in partnership with Vox Media, A Touch More: The Podcast, L'Oreal Paris will put a spotlight on women who are driving social change. * * * L'Oreal Paris and Vox Media today announced a podcast partnership with world champion athletes Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe. With a multi-platform campaign that will run across the audio and vid  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 11 -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release: Yvonne Lai will receive the 2025 AMS Award for Impact on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics. She is the Milton E. Mohr Professor and Graduate Chair, Department of Mathematics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). "Dr. Yvonne Lai exhibits a deep, energetic, and abiding commitment to supporting improvements in mathematics education at all levels, and to creating a more inclusive and e  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 10 -- Marian University issued the following news: PLYMOUTH Marian University's Ancilla College (MUAC) recognized local business and community leaders Gary and Robin Neidig at the annual Changing Lives Scholarship Dinner on October 3. The Changing Lives Scholarship Dinner, held at the Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, raises funds to provide scholarships that allow students to develop professionally, personally and spiritually talents that will continue to spur economic  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Students of Centennial High School Win National Award * * * Today, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced the team of Ayush Ghosh and James Li from Centennial High School in Ellicott City, Maryland. as the national student trophy design winners in its ninth annual student trophy design contest. They are taught by Nancy Smit  more

ERIE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 -- The Manufacturer and Business Association issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) announced the winners of the 2024 Patrick R. Locco Scholarship Awards, during the 11th annual Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) celebration on Wednesday, October 9, at the Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier. "MFG Day is the perfect time to celebrate the achievements of our area's best and brightest students in vocational   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Austin, Texas U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) received the Friend of Farm Bureau award from the American Farm Bureau for his efforts to support Texas' farmers, ranchers, and the agriculture community. "As a fourth generation Texan, I am honored to receive this award from the American Farm Bureau on behalf of our hardworking farmers and ranchers in my district," said Rep. McCaul. "Texas is home   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State University is recognizing excellence in research and innovation with its annual research awards. Among the top 100 research universities nationally, MSU's robust research and development programs are known for advancing scientific fields, impacting lives and providing world-class learning opportunities for students. MSU President Mark E. Keenum, along with Vice President for R  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 11 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Five businesses receive Employment Leadership Awards * * * Five businesses are being recognized for creating inclusive workplaces in New Hampshire for individuals with disabilities. VR New Hampshire, a bureau of the New Hampshire Department of Education, in conjunction with the New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities, is celebrating the 2024 Statewide Employment   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Startups Won $1Million Each in Competitive Pitch Program Celebrating a Decade of Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Western New York * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the winners of the tenth annual 43North Finals, New York State's $5 million startup competition held in Buffalo, in which five innovative startup companies were each awarded a $1 million invest  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release: Leon W. Russell, Chairman, NAACP National Board of Directors, has announced that we are now soliciting nominations for the 110th SPINGARN MEDAL AWARD. All nominations for the 110th Spingarn Medal Award must be submitted, in writing, on or before December 31, 2024. To be accepted, the postmark date on the envelope must be no later than December 31, 2024. The email must be received by December 31, 2024. The   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * New products, innovative technologies and high-level discussions position attendees for success in 2025 * * * The 2024 NAB Show New York concluded, solidifying its place as the must-attend East Coast event for not only broadcast, media and entertainment professionals but for anyone creating content across various industries. With more than 12,000 attendees, some 250 Exhibitors, 50 of whic  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The National Hydropower Association issued the following news release: John Ragonese has been named the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Kenneth Henwood Award, an honor bestowed by the National Hydropower Association (NHA) to individuals who have displayed longtime commitment to innovation, collaboration and community within the water power industry. He was presented with the award by last year's Henwood Award winner, Alvin Thoma, at NHA's Clean Currents Conference and Trade Sho  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Jon M. Chu opens up about his personal connection to the cultural phenomenon that is Wicked, shares insights into his creative process and the extraordinary collaboration between the cast and crew to bring the film to life. What you have to say is unique and is valuable and that's what you should be chasing, the things that scare you the most - and Wicked scared the hell out of me. - Jon M. Chu, Dir  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL's expertise using science-based models, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), data analytics, and high-performance computing to develop new, clean, efficient and affordable energy technologies was on full display in September at the 10th New York Scientific Data Summit. Hosted by Brookhaven National Laboratory and co-organized by NE  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Kristin Samuelson CHICAGO - Northwestern University has launched a new Mental Health, Earlier Center at the Institute for Innovations in Developmental Sciences (DevSci), thanks to an $11.7 million award from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) of the National Institutes of Health. Co-led by researchers at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah, the center will addr  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 11 -- 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: * * * Novotech's innovative full-service approach accelerates clinical development with advanced analytics, diverse global patient access, and specialized technology. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently conducted an in-depth analysis of the biotech contract research organization (CR  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the world's largest association of Christian communicators, is pleased to announce the addition of 18 organizations and individuals as NRB members in the third quarter of 2024. "We are thrilled to welcome these eighteen new members into the NRB family," said NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller. "Their diverse perspectives and expertise will be instrumental in shap  more

GOODWELL, Oklahoma, Oct. 11 -- Oklahoma Panhandle State University issued the following news: Oklahoma Panhandle State University's Communications Department earned recognition at the 2024 Annual Oklahoma College Public Relations Association Conference, securing several awards in various categories. Competing against over 600 entries, the department's work stood out and received accolades across print, digital, and photography. Dr. Ryan Blanton, Vice President of Advancement, and the Communica  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: NOAA and the American Fisheries Society(link is external) are thrilled to honor Damon Moore(link is external) with the 2024 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award at Restore America's Estuaries' Coastal & Estuarine Summit(link is external). Damon is a restoration ecologist with more than 20 years of experience completing high-impact projects in southwest Florida. Through his perseverance   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: In a practice run at this summer's North American Enduro Cup, professional enduro racer Fiona Dougherty races down a mountain on her bike in this photo taken by UW 2024 Larsh Bristol Photojournalism Fellowship recipient Forrest Cole, of Wheatland. Dougherty competed in the professional enduro race held at Silver Mountain Bike Park outside of Kellogg, Idaho. This marks the second year the Marauders, led by  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following SPIA Faculty Professional Updates wrap up on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * SPIA Faculty Professional Updates * * * Pascaline Dupas spoke at Science Summit 2024 in New York City on Sept. 23. She presented on how water research and innovation can enable universal access to clean drinking water and dignified sanitation for all. Dupas is a professor of economics and public af  more

DOHA, Qatar, Oct. 11 -- Qatar Airways, a carrier airline, issued the following news release: * * * Privilege Club loyalty members and Qatar Executive members can now collect and spend Avios when flying with Qatar Executive * * * Qatar Executive and Qatar Airways Privilege Club are proud to announce a new partnership that will bring exclusive benefits to loyalty members. Propelling innovation in the loyalty and private charter industry, Qatar Airways' Privilege Club members and Qatar Execut  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: SALT LAKE CITY-- Today, at the Council for Responsible Nutrition's (CRN) annual meeting, CONVERGENCE '24, Radicle Science and CRN proudly announced Dr. Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie, Ph.D., global director for external research at ChromaDex, as the winner of the inaugural Trailblazing Woman Award. The Trailblazing Woman Award honors women who have made remarkable contributions to the dietary  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: Tucson, AZ - On Monday, October 7, 2024, U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) hosted the Veteran Servant Leader Award Ceremony to honor and recognize veterans from across Arizona's 6th Congressional District for their continued service to our communities after they leave the Armed Forces. "I was deeply honored to host this award ceremony to recognize all these remarkable veterans who  more

PASADENA, California, Oct. 10 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: As a new academic year gets underway at Caltech, part of the excitement on campus centers around the opening of the Institute's newest building: the Resnick Sustainability Center (RSC), which has been five years in the making. Located on the western edge of campus along Wilson Avenue, the striking four-story building will serve as a defining component of a major sustainability thrust at Caltech an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PROVIDENCE, RI U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced $1,600,000 in competitive grant funding for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to better support small businesses in the construction, transportation, and renewable energy industries through the RI Rebounds Technical Assistance Program. Administered through the State Small Business Cr  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Stuttgart, Germany -- The U.S. Department of Education has recognized Robinson Barracks Elementary School, a DoDEA Europe school in Stuttgart, Germany, as one of the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. This esteemed honor is awarded to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic performance or significant progress in closing achievement gaps among student subg  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * International student Daniella Hernandez connects to her heritage with a children's book about the Puerto Rican dance and makes her VMA dance debut. * * * By Triniti Brown Daniella Hernandez's love for dance began at a young age, starting with ballet and moving into hip-hop. Then came her discovery of bomba, Puerto Rico's oldest musical genre, and the Roger Williams University junior found   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer, Key Author Of The CHIPS & Science Law, Fought Tirelessly To Convince Edwards Vacuum To Invest In Western NY, Personally Calling Company's President To Bring Edwards to NY & Celebrating Groundbreaking Earlier This Year Now, Funding Directly From Schumer's CHIPS & Science Law Will Support Edwards Vacuum's Plans To Build A First-Of-Its-Kind $300+M American Semiconductor   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Three bills authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) to name U.S. Postal Service facilities after distinguished Michiganders have been signed into law. One bill will designate the post office located at 90 McCamly Street South in   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and colleagues found that disrupting the Asxl1 gene improves tumor control during immune checkpoint blockade. * * * Immunotherapy, using a patient's own immune system to treat disease, has shown promise in some patients with cancer but has not worked in most. New research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and colle  more

SWANSEA, Wales, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Swansea University issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2024: Wales's rich heritage is not just a relic of the past, but a valuable asset that can improve lives in today's Wales, boosting health, resilience and wellbeing, new evidence from a pioneering Neath Valley project has shown. The project was the restoration of a Victorian colliery smithy as part of the community-run Craig Gwladus Country Park in Neath Port Talbot. One of its benefits was teaching bui  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 -- Swarthmore College issued the following Q&A on Oct. 10, 2024, with Brendan McGeever, Julian and Virginia Cornell visiting professor of history: * * * By Ryan Dougherty The historical sociologist Brendan McGeever is this year's Julian and Virginia Cornell Visiting Professor, in something of a return engagement. McGeever, senior lecturer in sociology at Birkbeck, University of London, visited the College in 2017 for a guest lecture on the relationship betwe  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 11 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: From the classrooms of Tennessee Tech University to the glaciers of Iceland, Chattanooga native Konstantine Vlasis is on a remarkable journey that spans the globe - using a prestigious Fulbright-National Geographic Award to blend his passions for music with cultural and natural connections in one of the world's most stunning settings. "My work focuses on how we listen to changing landscapes  more

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Teesside University issued the following news release: Teesside University has secured a prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Mental Health Research Leader Award of nearly pound sterling2.5m to build infrastructure, capacity and capability in applied mental health research. The award funded by the NIHR will support academics from the University's School of Health & Life Sciences and School of Social Sciences, Humanities   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 11 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following agency statement on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Funding is available for artists with disabilities who live and work in Hamilton County. This award is open to anyone who identifies as disabled. Disability as you experience it may include, but is not limited to, cognitive, learning, and developmental disabilities; emotional or mental health disabilities; and/or physical disabilities. We acknowledge disability justice   more

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: Once again, StFX computer science students had a terrific showing at Science Atlantic's Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science conference. This year, Kennedy Roland took home a top three presentation award, four students presented their research, and eight students, divided into teams of three, took on the challenge of the competitive programming competition at the 2024 regional event hos  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Baltimore District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, awarded a $39.9 million contract to Seacoast Marine Construction Inc., of Long Island, New York, for restoration work at Barren Island, part of the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration project in Dorchester County, Maryland. The contract award ushers in the second phase of Mid-Bay restoration work on Barren Islan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) highlighted the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)'s $4.8 million award to support small business growth. This award is one of 14 recently announced through the Biden-Harris Administration's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). Mississippi's initiative will be supported b  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 11 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received $5 million in federal funding to address the growing drug and opioid crisis among youth in Arkansas. The award comes from appropriations language authored by U.S. Sen. John Boozman passed into law in 2024. The funding is administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. "I was proud to secure critical funding for the Opioid Prevention Project  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 11 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: By Alana Prisco Dr. Lisa A. Nicholas, an obstetrician-gynecologist and associate clinical professor and vice chair of equity diversity and inclusion at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, was honored with the Women in Medicine Award from the National Medical Association Council on Concerns of Women Physicians. Awardees are selected for their exemplary contributions to the field of medicine, their advocac  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Josh Baxt Around half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure (hypertension). While the condition often goes undiscovered for years, it can increase the risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, dementia and many other conditions. Maria Carolina Delgado-Lelievre, M.D., assistant professor of medicine at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is a distin  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: U of A College of Nursing researchers will distribute training and resources to health care providers to save infants from necrotizing enterocolitis, known as NEC. A University of Arizona College of Nursing-led research team will use a $1.9 million Department of Health and Human Services grant to lead a nationwide effort to keep babies safe from the deadly threat of necrotizing e  more

EXETER, England, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: The invasion of Ukraine and its impact upon international relations, and the importance of race and religion in the forthcoming US Presidential Election and for American politics more broadly, will be the focus of two public talks taking place this month at the University of Exeter. Award-winning journalist Luke Harding, and Reverend Professor Keith Magee - a former advisor to both the Biden-Harris adminis  more

LIVERPOOL, England, Oct. 11 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: The University of Liverpool's Professor Matt Rosseinsky was presented with his OBE by HRH The Princess Royal at a special Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. The award was announced in the King's Birthday Honours list, with Professor Rosseinsky recognised for his services to materials chemistry research and innovation. Professor Rosseinsky, from the Department of Chemistry and Materials Innovatio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following alert: * * * We have updated guidance on the International Entrepreneur Rule in our Policy Manual to clarify the required triennial increase in investment, revenue, and other thresholds, and to clarify how we arrange biometrics appointments for certain applicants. The updated guidance reflects the International Entrepreneur Program: Fiscal Year 2025 Automatic Increa  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for health care information continues to grow amid questions about their accuracy, safety and reliability and excitement over their potential to improve access to care. A new, two-year, up to $7.3M project at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is focused on reducing errors and providing feasible mechanisms to provide human-centered input  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 10 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt will host its second annual Free Speech Week, Oct. 15-22, with a variety of events and guest speakers to foster and celebrate its commitment to civil discourse and freedom of expression across campus. Free Speech Week will feature three student debates, a lecture by American Civil Liberties Union President Deborah Archer, and the inaugural Global Free Speech Summit, a two-day symposium with renowned nat  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 10 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Cam Adams Two Western Carolina University faculty members have received coveted R15 grants from the National Institutes of Health, which will significantly enhance research initiatives in the region. Jamie Wallen, associate professor of chemistry and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was awarded an R15 grant totaling $377,693, and Brian Byrd, WCU mosquito expert and professor of e  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The White House issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * In celebration of International Day of the Girl, the First Lady is honoring ten young women who are leading change and shaping a brighter future in their communities * * * In honor of International Day of the Girl, First Lady Jill Biden will celebrate ten young women leaders, selected by the White House Gender Policy Council, who are leading change and shaping a brighter future in their communit  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Oct. 11 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * Winthrop's esports teams include League of Legends, Valorant, Super Smash Bros and Overwatch. Each team has captured respective titles this fall. * These wins come just months after the Super Smash Bros. and League of Legends teams won national championships at the Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup (CECC) and the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) competitions in Arlington, T  more

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Today, Western Illinois University received the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award -- a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to   more

YORK, England, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- York St John University issued the following news: York St John University has officially opened its new Postgraduate Research School, a major milestone for the University and its wider community. The new PGR School was formally opened at a celebration ceremony on campus last night (Wednesday 9 October) by Professor Karen Bryan, OBE, Vice Chancellor of York St John. It is hoped that the creation of a dedicated PGR School will improve the experiences of PGR  more