SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Syracuse University Department of Drama begins the 2024/25 season with "Pippin," the Tony Award-winning musical from composer Stephen Schwartz ("Wicked," "Godspell") and Roger O. Hirson. Directed by Torya Beard, performances of "Pippin" will be held Oct. 11-20 in the Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex, 820 East Genesee St. Tickets are available through the Syracuse Stage Box Office or by phone a  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * 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 Aaron Pierre: Aaron currently stars as the lead in Jeremy Saulnier's "Re  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 12 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the Office of Solicitor General--a division of the Office of the Attorney General--was recognized with a 2024 United States Supreme Court Best Brief Award from the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG): "Solicitor General Nicholas Bronni, Deputy Solicitor General Dylan Jacobs, and Senio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Arms Control Association issued the following news release: "The Arms Control Association warmly congratulates Nihon Hidankyo (the Japan Confederation of A & H Bomb Sufferers) for the well-deserved recognition from the Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize Committee for their persistent efforts on behalf of the Hibakusha to move the world closer to the peace and security of a world free of nuclear weapons," said executive director, Daryl G. Kimball, Executive Director. "The No  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 11 -- English PEN issued the following news: * * * - Alaa Abd el-Fattah, British-Egyptian writer and activist, named Writer of Courage by Arundhati Roy, PEN Pinter Prize 2024 winner. - Alaa Abd el-Fattah remains imprisoned and arbitrarily detained in Egypt, despite having completed his unjust five-year sentence. - Naomi Klein, author and journalist, delivered an encomium for Roy and Abd el-Fattah, praising their work and their courage. - Lina Attalah, editor-in-chie  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * Editorial expansion follows historic year of subscription growth and return to profitability * * * The Atlantic is expanding its reporting and increasing production of its print magazine. For the first time in more than two decades, The Atlantic will once again publish monthly, beginning with the January 2025 issue (it has published 10 issues a year since the early 2000s). The At  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 11 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Fredrikson shareholder Clinton E. Cutler has received the 2024 Private Practice Lawyer Award by the Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF). The MJF selected six awardees from a pool of outstanding candidates with strong commitments to pro bono, public interest and access to justice for all. Cutler specializes in representing companies reorganizing or liquidating under the Bankruptcy Code or in or out of  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Augustana College issued the following news: The political science department recently hosted Dr. Dannagal Goldthwaite Young for a talk about her new book, "Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive our Appetite for Misinformation" in Wallenberg Hall. Dr. Young is a professor of communication and political science at the University of Delaware and director of the university's Center for Political Communication, where she studies the content, audi  more

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, Oct. 12 -- BASF, a producer of chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas, issued the following news release: * * * * EFFLORESCENCE is a technology that balances sustainability and design value * The monocoat simplifies the paint line of automobiles while achieving a unique effect * Low temperature curing technology reduces energy consumption during manufacturing * * * The automotive color concept EFFLORESCENCE from BASF eff  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news: Bloomberg News earned two 2024 Gerald Loeb Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in business journalism. Bloomberg won for the "Spellcaster" podcast series in the audio category and for the "Bad Medicine" investigative series in the explanatory category. Spellcaster investigates the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried. The series is produced by Bloomberg and Wondery, and the Loeb winners included  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Oct. 12 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women's Pavilion leader provides four-year update. Sisters of the first African American man to graduate from the MUSC College of Medicine receive gift in tribute to the life of their beloved brother. * * * The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority Board of Trustees   more

LONDON, England, Oct. 9 -- The British Natural History Museum issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: Selected from a record-breaking 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories, the winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were revealed at an awards ceremony in South Kensington this evening. Celebrating its sixtieth year, the flagship Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition featuring the 100 awarded images will ope  more

ARCATA, California, Oct. 12 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: Cal Poly Humboldt has been awarded $5,000 by the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), and a $5,000 match from the California State University's Chancellor's Office, as a part of its efforts to expand educational access for community college students in the region. The NASH Catalyst award will support the Far North Satellite Education and Employment Development (SEE  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 11 -- PEN International issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * 'Mech Dara's unjust detention is just the latest example of the Cambodian government's efforts to silence independent media through intimidation and abuse of the legal system. His detention - and the authorities' alarming clampdown on legitimate expression - must end at once.' Ma Thida, Chair of PEN International's Writers in Prison Committee. * * * The Cambodian authorities must immediately and u  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate on Oct. 10, 2024, for the Jenna Quinn Law (H.R. 7233): * * * H.R. 7233 would amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to allow the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to advance the awareness and prevention of child sexual abuse. Using information from HHS about the costs of similar programs, CBO estimates that the department would need $4 million annually for   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Navy's Chief of Naval Operations issued the following press briefing on Oct. 2, 2024, by Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Defense Writers Group: * * * CNO conducted a press briefing with the Defense Writers Group on October 2, 2014. Transcript below: Moderator: Good morning, everyone. I'm Thom Shanker, Director of the Project for Media and National Security. We have a very special guest today, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations. I know you know her  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 11 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 9PM ET/PT ON CNN * * * NEW YORK - (October 10, 2024) - Media executive Joanna Coles and writer, comedian and actor John Hodgman will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the much-anticipated American version of the long-running BBC comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, the ten-episode limited series will continue on S  more

DENTON, Texas, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The Oct. 4 event included hundreds of attendees and spanned multiple rooms in the UNT University Union. UNT's Division of Research and Innovation sponsored the event to encourage faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students to gather in one place to share their research, connect with one another and listen to panel discussions about everything from tips on com  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12265) on Oct. 9, 2024. The white paper is written by education policy specialists Rita R. Zota and Cassandria Dortch, and social policy specialist Alexandra Hegji. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Student Aid Authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act Federal financial assistance for students pursuing postsecondary education is primarily provided through Title IV of t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Delivers Safer Streets for Dutchess County Families Ryan secured $160,000 for Town of Hyde Park to develop comprehensive plan to reduce traffic fatalities and improve safety for all road users HYDE PARK, NY Today, Congressman Pat Ryan secured $160,000 for the Town of Hyde Park to bolster road safety for families, pedestrians, drivers, and all road users. The funding will be used to devel  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Today, the final program rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program was released for public inspection on federalregister.gov and is anticipated to be published in the Federal Register, Tuesday, October 15. The purpose of CMMC is to verify that defense contractors are compliant with existing protections for federal contract information (FCI) and controlled unclassified information (CUI)  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 5 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: The quality of the University of Nottingham's degree apprenticeship programmes, which provide talented apprentices to bridge the skills gap and tackle challenges facing local employers, has been recognised with a leading regional industry award. The university was named Training Provider of the Year at the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2024, held on Thursday 3 October at the Vi  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Oct. 12 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: * * * DRA invests more than $3.6 million into nine projects impacting Mississippi communities through States' Economic Development Assistance Program * * * The Delta Regional Authority (DRA), in collaboration with the state of Mississippi, recently invested more than $3.6 million toward nine projects in Mississippi through its States' Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) -- one of D  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Jenny Ralph Florida State University-affiliated startup companies took to the stage "Shark Tank" style on Wednesday, pitching their innovative ideas at the second annual Discovery Challenge event, and walked away with a combined $110,000 in new funding. Discovery Challenge was a high-energy event that allowed three startups to pitch to four judges and the audience about their plans to take FSU-developed te  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Highly competitive national awards will help new and returning BME graduate students and post-docs conduct exciting research * * * Incoming and current graduate students and researchers at Duke Engineering had a successful summer 2024, garnering prestigious national awards and funding opportunities to support their impressive research. Among the new major funded awards we  more

WILMINGTON, Delaware, Oct. 12 -- DuPont issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Dr. Deyan Wang and Nicholas Sands Recognized for a Career of Innovation and Business Impact; Achieve Highest Technical Level in the Company * * * DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced that two of its technology leaders have achieved the professional distinction of DuPont Laureate, the company's most distinguished technical designation. The newly appointed Laureates are Dr. Deyan Wang, DuPont Electron  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: Recent graduates of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University achieved an impressive 88.72% first-time taker pass rate on the July 2024 Pennsylvania bar exam, which is six percentage points higher than the statewide overall passage rate of 82.56%. In addition, the Law School's overall passage rate of 84.83%, which includes repeat takers, significantly outpaced the Pennsylvania state overa  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 11 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Kirk Doran, an associate professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Notre Dame, has won the 2024 Adam Smith Panmure House Prize. Established in 2021, the prize is named after the forefather of economics and celebrates those who embody his empiricism and long-term interdisciplinary thinking in their research. One of the United Kingdom's largest academic prizes open to researchers globally,  more

ORMSKIRK, England, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Edge Hill University issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2024: The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announced the huge grant today, World Mental Health Day, as part of its Mental Health Research Leaders Award. The University will establish a new research project, designed to engage with local health, public health and social care systems with a focus on St Helens, Knowsley and Wigan, and the wider North West, where there are large   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 11 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has selected eight Spears School of Business students as Seniors of Significance for the 2024-25 academic year. The Seniors of Significance Award recognizes students who exemplify and embody the Cowboy Code, which honors the university's land-grant mission and commends academic achievements, character and personal impact. A ceremony recognizing this year's Sen  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 12 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has selected eight Spears School of Business students as Seniors of Significance for the 2024-25 academic year. The Seniors of Significance Award recognizes students who exemplify and embody the Cowboy Code, which honors the university's land-grant mission and commends academic achievements, character and personal impact. A ceremony r  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 12 -- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: Driven largely by initiatives focused on keeping the cost of college affordable for all Minnesotans while delivering quality programming and instruction, enrollment at the colleges and universities of Minnesota State continued its upward momentum after a slump lasting more than 10 years. As of the 30th day of Fall term 2024, credit headcount enrollment for Minnesota State: * Increased 9  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news: On 9 October 2024, the Court of Cassation (Cour de cassation) of France dismissed the appeal of the judgment of the Paris Court of Appeal that rejected the application for the annulment of a high profile arbitral award in favor of the Republic of Cyprus relating to the failure and resolution of FBME Bank Ltd. (FBME). The ICC arbitration was brought under the Cyprus-Lebanon bilateral investment t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 11 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The event featured discussions on AI, diversity, and entrepreneurship, showcasing the collaborative efforts driving technological and creative advancements in the state. * * * Top innovators from across Georgia gathered at Georgia Tech for Avant South, hosted by the Atlanta Collegiate Entrepreneurship Syndicate (ACES) and the City of Atlanta, to explore the future of technology, entrepreneurship, an  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: BECKLEY, WV -- Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today presented Shawn Ball a Distinguished West Virginian Award, recognizing his impactful work with the Communities In Schools program and commitment to improving the lives of children in West Virginia. Shawn Ball, President of Ball Toyota, is one of Communities In Schools West Virginia's biggest partners, con  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- The Council for Quality Growth issued the following news release: * * * Atlanta Celebrates Herman J. Russell Sr.'s Legacy of Entrepreneurship and Vision for Success * * * On October 10, 2024, the Council for Quality Growth held its 35th annual Four Pillar Tribute in honor of Herman J. Russell Sr. and his living legacy through Donata Russell Ross, H. Jerome Russell, and Michael Russell Sr. for the family's commitment to quality and their lasting contributions to m  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Heinrich was instrumental in establishing and standing up the Minority Business Development Center in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee, joined Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, community leaders, and small business owners to unveil a new, larger office space for the New Mexico Minority Business Development Center (Business C  more

WEST POINT, New York, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Military Academy issued the following news: By Eric S. Bartelt, West Point Public Affairs Specialist For the first time in its 19-year history, the Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms was presented to a U.S. Military Academy international graduate. A Class of 2013 graduate, Philippine Army Maj. Floren P. Herrera, humbly accepted the award during a ceremony in the Cadet Mess Hall on Oct. 10, 2024. Herrera's heroic actions and leadership durin  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 11 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Fall Honors College Award Presentation took place on Friday, Sept. 27 in the Student Union Little Theatre. The ceremony recognized students who received the General Honors award, departmental or college honors award, best essay for xL learning or a Donald and Sally Moore or Pill Scholarship during the 2023-24 academic year. A total of 147 honors award recipients were invited to the ceremony Photos of th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * Funding will allow 23 local organizations to provide critical assistance for Americans living with HIV and AIDS and ensure stable housing for individuals and families at risk of homelessness. * * * The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $28 million in funding to ensure Americans living with HIV and AIDS and their families have access to sta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * The funding will protect more Americans from lead hazards, improve housing hazard identification and prevention, and expand critical research and services. * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced more than $420 million in awards across 32 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to remove lead hazards from homes and HUD-assisted pro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has charged Greenview Associates L.P., Palmer Asset Management, LLC, and John Martin, property managers and landlord in Manchester, New Hampshire, with violating the Fair Housing Act by retaliating, threatening, or interfering with a tenant's fair housing rights. HUD's Charge of Discrimination alle  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: MANCHESTER - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has charged Good Team Realty LLC, Jack O Cohen Revocable Trust, and Jack Cohen, owners and operators of over 40 rental apartments in New Hampshire, with discriminating against potential tenants because of disability. The Charge alleges that the Respondents violated the Fair Housing Act by refusing  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Oct. 9 -- Luther College issued the following news: Luther College has expanded its Impact Award scholarship program to Wisconsin for students entering college in the fall of 2025. The Luther College Impact Award program was initiated in fall 2021 for qualifying students in the state of Iowa and expanded to the state of Minnesota last year. These awards provide free tuition for up to four years to students who have a 3.5 grade point average and whose families have an adjusted gr  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Associate Professor of Practice and Chair of Industrial Design Martha Sullivan and Assistant Professor Isabel Prochner, both of the School of Design in the College of Architecture, Arts, Design, were recognized for their achievements at the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) International Design Conference. Sullivan received the Career Educator Award and Prochner accepted the Young Educator Award on Sept. 13,   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 11 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B327745) on Oct. 10, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Two VADIM GOROBETS, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC, Defendant and Respondent. APPEAL from an amended judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Monica Bachner, Judge. Affirmed. Greines Martin Stein & Richla  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: Kansas was selected as the favorite in the Big 12 men's basketball preseason poll, marking the 20th time in 28 seasons the Jayhawks have sat atop the preseason poll. KU's Hunter Dickinson was voted as Preseason Player of the Year by the Conference's head coaches for the second consecutive year. Baylor's Jeremy Roach and K-State's Coleman Hawkins shared Preseason Co-Newcomer of the Year ho  more

VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 11 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * 2 media workers sentenced to 6 and 5 years in prison respectively * * * The IPI global network today condemns the prison terms handed to two journalists in Kyrgyzstan who worked with media projects linked to Kyrgyz investigative journalist Bolot Temirov, who was forced into exile in 2022. The two journalists, Mahabat Tajibek Kyzy and Azamat Ishenbekov, were sentenced to six and fi  more

LIVERMORE, California, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2024: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) today announced that Daniel Oropeza, assistant professor in the materials department at University of California (UC), Santa Barbara, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the LLNL Early Career UC Faculty Initiative. The initiative is a joint endeavor between LLNL's Strategic Deterrence Principal   more

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, Oct. 12 -- Linfield University issued the following news: Linfield University student Emma Bare '25 earned international recognition from the Sigma Tau Delta international English honor society for a critical essay she submitted for publication. The English major from Camas, Washington, is the recipient of the Frederic Fadner Critical Essay Award. Her winning entry - "Interrogating Torture and Surveillance in J.M. Coetzee's 'Waiting for the Barbarians' in a Post-9/11 Space  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 12 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Tony Marin, assistant vice president of Student Affairs, will receive this year's Ralph B. Crouch Memorial Award for his contributions to New Mexico State University. The Crouch Award recognizes a staff member that has shown outstanding contributions to the life of the university community. Marin will receive the award during NMSU's Employee Appreciation Picnic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Marshall University issued the following news release: As part of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Quality Initiative at Marshall University, Dr. Allison Carey will discuss her recent book, Doubly Erased: LGBTQ Literature in Appalachia at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Drinko Library Atrium, located on the library's third floor. Carey is professor and chair of the Department of English, and a distinguished scholar. In her book, she examines  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: LATINA Style recently honored four Coast Guard workforce personnel -- three members and one civilian professional -- for their roles in strengthening the Latina community through outstanding service and leadership, during June 2023 to June 2024. The organization annually recognizes the accomplishments of women serving in the armed forces to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month, which is obse  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: 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, including $3 billion to American small businesses, were executed throughout fiscal   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Collaborative multi-university team will pursue new AI-enhanced design tools and high-throughput testing methods for next-generation turbomachinery. * * * By Janine Liberty and Anne Wilson, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Department of Mechanical Engineering A recent award from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) brings together researche  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The MIT Sloan scholar was a part of the Institute community for nearly eight decades. * * * By Peter Dizikes, MIT News MIT Institute Professor Emeritus John D.C. Little '48, PhD '55, an inventive scholar whose work significantly influenced operations research and marketing, died on Sept. 27, at age 96. Having entered MIT as an undergraduate in 1945, he was part of the Inst  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 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 t  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina has received approval from the United States Department of Labor for an initial grant of $10 million to provide jobs and training services in areas that were severely impacted by Hurricane Helene. "The impacts from Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic for Western North Carolina, causing immense damage to many comm  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Day-Long Fan Experience to Feature Live Performances from Multi-Platinum Artist Shaboozey & Global Hitmaker Benson Boone TNT's Inside the NBA with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal & Kenny Smith to Provide Pre, Halftime and Postgame Coverage On Site in Boston * * * TNT Sports will tip off its 41st consecutive year of NBA coverage on Tuesday,  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * NBCUniversal demonstrated how the company has transformed television advertising into a full funnel performance vehicle for marketers, through its commitment to culture and empowerment, the power of live event content, and best-in-class technology for marketers of all sizes. * * * NBCUniversal's Commitment to Culture and Empowerment NBCUniversal reinforced its commitment to culture   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 11 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association recently announced its Seniors of Significance for the 2024-25 academic year, and the College of Arts and Sciences topped the list with 16 of 51 students honored. According to the Alumni Association, the Seniors of Significance Award recognizes students who exemplify and embody the Cowboy Code, which honors the University's land-grant mission and commends academ  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * The DAISY Award recognizes nurses for their extraordinary patient care; The BEE Award recognizes Certified Nursing Assistants for their exceptional and essential role in care delivery. All award recipients were nominated and selected by residents, families, and colleagues. * * * As part of its 3rd Annual Post-Acute Care Nursing Awards, NYC Health + Hospitals honored 10 extraordinary nursing profe  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * From zero research MRI to one of the most comprehensive imaging centers in the world * * * By Angela Yeager At the Oregon Health & Science University Advanced Imaging Research Center, or AIRC, scientists who specialize in magnetic resonance imaging conduct their research and serve as advisers and collaborators to other researchers who use MRI techniques. Within the Lamfrom Biomedical  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 12 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet Oct. 24 and 25 and consider a fiscal year 2024 assessment of President Jayathi Murthy and a presidential compensation adjustment. The board is scheduled to meet from 9:15 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Memorial Union Horizon Room. Board committees are scheduled to meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:35 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Horizon Room. Additionally, the board   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 11 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Professor Rick Sando has won a 2024 New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health to advance his work in synapse transmissions. (Vanderbilt University) In the bustling labs of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences, Professor Richard Sando's enthusiasm for neuroscience is palpable. His eyes light up as he discusses the intricacies of synapses and neural circuits. It is hard to imagin  more

BURBANK, California, Oct. 11 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of Oct. 14-18 (subject to change): Monday, Oct. 14 1. Patton Os  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- PBS issued the following news release: Today, PBS announced the hiring of Geoff Daniels as Vice President, Programming & Development. In this role, Daniels will lead the development and execution of PBS's programming strategy focused on science, natural history, history, and arts genres. Prior to this role, Daniels was the executive director for Jackson Wild, the world's preeminent natural history and conservation media organization, where he led year-round progr  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Municipal League issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: Scranton, PA (October 11, 2024) - Brown Plus was recognized with the Pennsylvania Municipal League's annual Community Partnership Award today during an Awards Breakfast held in conjunction with the association's Municipal Leadership Summit in Scranton. "Congratulations to Brown Plus for receiving the 2024 Community Partnership Award," said League Executive Director John Brenner. "  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- President Biden issued the following statement on Oct. 10, 2024, on the death of human rights advocate Ethel Kennedy: * * * Ethel Kennedy was an American icon--a matriarch of optimism and moral courage, an emblem of resilience and service. Devoted to family and country, she had a spine of steel and a heart of gold that inspired millions of Americans, including me and Jill. We were blessed to call her a dear friend. Growing up in an Irish-Catholic family, I often looked   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Researchers find an effective alternative to overcome modeling limitations using machine learning * * * New artificial intelligence (AI) models for plasma(Link is external) heating can do more than was previously thought possible, not only increasing the prediction speed 10 million times while preserving accuracy but also correctly predicting plasma heating in cases wh  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Oct. 12 -- Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky issued the following news release: The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is proud to announce Suzanne Craig as the 2024 Gil Friedell Memorial Health Policy Award winner for her outstanding contributions to improving health access and outcomes in western Kentucky. The Daviess County native is the public health supervisor at the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) and has dedicated over 16 years to serving vulnerable po  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 5 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: Professor Colin Bailey, CBE, President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, has received an Outstanding Contribution award for his work in the field of social mobility. The award was presented last night at the national UK Social Mobility Awards 2024, an initiative created by charity Making the Leap, which recognises and celebrates the achievements of organisations and individuals across the UK i  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 11 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news: * * * Empowering Black and Brown Female Founders in Beauty * * * After months of anticipation and a rigorous selection process, Rare Beauty Brands, JCPenney, and key partners like the Black Beauty Collective (BBC) are proud to announce the winners of the 2024 LIFT Beauty Accelerator. This groundbreaking program was established to uplift female-identifying beauty brand founders from underre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Rochester, N.Y.--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced $230,000 in federal funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support the Center for Youth Services' transitional housing initiative for teen mothers, the only of its kind in the United States. "Ensuring every family--regardless of zip code, income, or other circumstances--has access to the re  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) recently recognized Eric Perkins, of Ellwood City, Pa., as a Congressional Award Silver Medal Recipient, during an October 1st meeting in Rep. Kelly's Butler office. The Congressional Award is a non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive award program for young Americans. The Congressional Award is open to ages between 14-24. The program encourages young Americans to se  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Birmingham, AL Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) was in Birmingham, Alabama to announce major federal funding that she secured to expand mental health and substance use treatment services in Jefferson County and renovate the Loveman Village Daycare Facility. Photos and videos are available for media and broadcast purposes here. At a press conference Friday morning, Rep. Sewell was joined by Alabama Reg  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: REP. YADIRA CARAVEO M.D. IS NAMED FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU DURING FARM TOUR IN KERSEY. Download pictures here(link is external) Kersey, CO Today, Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo MD, the only member to represent Colorado on the House Agriculture Committee, received the Friend of Farm Bureau Award for supporting Farm Bureau's position on policy issues, as demonstrated by their voting records, and who were nomi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Yorba Linda, CA Yesterday, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) received the Advocate for American Business Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for her strong leadership and voting record in the 118th Congress in support of small businesses. "Our CA-40 small businesses are bearing the brunt of higher prices, workforce challenges, and organized retail crime. Policies from Congress should make their live  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 11 -- The Royal College of Nursing issued the following statement on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Responding to the laying of the Employment Rights Bill, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: "Today's bill marks a historic moment for our female-dominated profession, paving the way for the biggest advance in workers' rights in a generation. A fair pay agreement in social care, enshrined in law, and a new body to root out care worker exploitatio  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Oct. 12 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: David Martinez Caicedo, Ph.D., South Dakota Mines associate professor of physics since August 2024, has been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Early Career Scientist Award, receiving nearly $900,000 over five years to support his research toward an enhanced photon detection system for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Far Detector 3. A total of 91  more

RENO, Nevada, Oct. 12 -- The University of Nevada's Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Journalist and Author Linda Villarosa will present her talk 'Covering Race and Inequality on Health: A Journalist's Perspective' on Oct. 22 * * * The Reynolds School of Journalism, in partnership with Nevada Humanities, is pleased to announce Linda Villarosa as the 2024 Robert Laxalt Distinguished Writer. Villarosa is a journalist, novelist and educator and contributin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4532) on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * In the Matter of MOOG INC. Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceedings be, and hereby a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4533) on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Robert H. Turner, Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropria  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following remarks by Carlos Del Toro at the USNS Lucy Stone christening: * * * Good morning, everyone! It is an honor to be here with you in beautiful San Diego for the christening of our Fleet's fifth John Lewis-Class replenishment oiler, USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209). First and foremost, I would like to thank our ship's sponsors, Alicia and Debbie, for being here today and for their critical roles as ship introduction specialists, uniting ships   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Following years of legislative efforts to support Montana's farmers and ranchers as the Senate's only working dirt farmer, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today was awarded the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation - one of the country's largest agricultural organizations. "I'm proud to take my cues from Montana's farmers and ranchers - and I would like to thank the  more

ALFRED, New York, Oct. 12 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Alfred University was well represented at the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) Conference, held this week in Pittsburgh. Several AU students and faculty from Alfred University were recognized as award recipients while others gave talks and presentations throughout the four-day conference, which opened Sunday, Oct. 6 and concluded Wednesday, Oct. 9. William Carty, emeritus pro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: (Laconia, NH) Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, continued her "Invest in NH Tour" with a visit to Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) to learn more about its paramedic certificate program. The "Invest in NH" tour highlights the important funding opportunities Shaheen has secured for New Hampshire. In the fiscal year (FY) 2023 gov  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * WISF Kicks Off the Fifth Annual CAN DO Challenge, Encouraging the Security Industry and Beyond to Help Overcome Hunger in America This Holiday Season * * * The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) community has announced the 2024 CAN DO Challenge, a seven-week charitable initiative taking place Oct. 14 - Dec. 3 to encourage professionals and companies acro  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 12 -- Spectrum, a part of Charter Communications, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * Key Takeaways * Commitments include $100,000 to the Volunteer Florida Foundation, $50,000 to local organizations in the heaviest impacted areas, and $250,000 in PSAs to relief organizations. * Spectrum technicians and engineers are actively working to restore service in impacted areas. * Nearly 45,000 WiFi access points remain open to keep communities conne  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Bob Uecker, actor, philanthropist, radio announcer and baseball star enlisted in the Army in 1954, attaining the rank of corporal. He played Army baseball at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and then played baseball at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, where he teamed with shortstop and future St. Louis Cardinals teammate Dick Groat. After his Army service in 1956 Uecker signed with the Milwaukee Braves, his hometown team. Fo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news: Springfield Technical Community College will bring free adult education classes directly to Indian Orchard residents through a collaboration with the Indian Orchard Citizens Council. The in-person classes to prepare for HiSET/GED exams will be offered Monday through Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at the Indian Orchard Citizens Council, 117 Main St., Springfield, said Gladys Franco, Assist  more

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 12 -- The Oregon School Boards Association issued the following news: Bill Amos of St. Helens was announced Wednesday, Oct. 9, as the 2024 Oregon School Board Member of Year. "I'm deeply honored and touched," Amos said. "I've put my heart and soul in the St. Helens School District since 1970, and this is really a recognition for the whole district." Emielle Nischik, the Oregon School Boards Association executive director, attended the St. Helens School Board meeting along   more

GENESEO, New York, Oct. 12 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: SUNY Geneseo's University Police Department (UPD), through the college's Office of Finance and Business Development, recently received a $250,000 award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for Crisis Response and Intervention Training (CRIT). The grant will support the development and implementation of training programs to enhance police and first-responder preparedness and to improve res  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release: Ernest Jones IV has been named the Week 6 NFLPA Community MVP after providing free meals to more than 400 people impacted by Hurricane Helene in his hometown of Waycross, Georgia. "Being named NFLPA Community MVP is an incredible honor that fuels my commitment to giving back," the Tennessee Titans linebacker said. During the Titans' bye week, Jones and his wife Tyra traveled back to his   more

SEGUIN, Texas, Oct. 12 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: Every year, the New Braunfels Food Bank honors its Hunger Fighters of the Year--individuals and organizations who have shown exemplary service in the fight against hunger in the community. The awards are presented at Locally Grown, an annual farm-to-table fundraising event that benefits the food bank in its efforts to provide food to those in need in Comal and surrounding counties. There are four award categories: Fo  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Sahara Shrestha and Quintessa Davis, associates in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, have been selected as recipients of the inaugural Donald J. Ridings Service Award by Rising for Justice. The duo was recognized during the Rising for Justice's Celebration of Service on October 10. Rising for Justice's Celebration of Service honors individuals and organizations that most embody the organization's commitment   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 11 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: Today, communities across the country are celebrating National Walk to a Park Day, a day to recognize the vital role of parks and to bring attention to the disparities in park access that exist today. Supported by Trust for Public Land (TPL), ten cities from across the U.S. are hosting signature events to engage residents and bring attention to the essential roles local parks play  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- The Media Institute issued the following news release: * * * Floyd Abrams, Patrick Butler, and Richard E. Wiley To Be Honored; FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Will Be Featured Speaker * * * Vienna, Va., October 11, 2024 - Two well-known television personalities will present awards at The Media Institute's "Free Speech America" Gala on Oct. 29 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Dan Abrams, host of Dan Abrams Live on NewsNation, On Patrol Live on Reelz,   more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: SEOUL, SEOUL TEUGBYEOLSI [SEOUL-T'UKPYOLSHI], South Korea Republic of Korea (ROK) President Yoon Suk Yeol presented Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) Rear Adm. Neil Koprowski with the ROK Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), during the 76th Annual ROK Armed Forces Day Ceremony in Seoul, October 1. The ROK PUC is the highest unit honor that the ROK president ca  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Oct. 12 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: The Arkansas Library Association (ArLA) awarded Shenise McGhee, John Brown Watson Memorial Library Librarian at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), the prestigious 2024 Suzanne Spurrier Academic Librarian Award. First awarded in 2001, this award is named in honor of Suzanne Spurrier (1947 - 1998), Director of the Brackett Library at Harding University from 1990 - 1998. This award re  more

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * UC San Diego researcher named Brown Investigator and Blavatnik Award finalist * * * By Michelle Franklin While some may covet a top floor office with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Wei Xiong prefers the basements of University of California San Diego's Pacific and Tata halls. His ultrafast optical techniques are sensitive to vibration and the basement is the steadiest floor   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Highest honor for partnerships supporting UNCF's mission and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) * * * UNCF is proud to announce that Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley has been presented with the organization's highest honor for partnerships, The Keeper of the Flame Award. "Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley is one of our nation's foremost faith leaders and is a staunch supporter of UN  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 12 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: Tracy Dimond, MFA '15, and Tanya Olson will discuss their careers as poets in the next edition of The University of Baltimore's MFA Fall Reading Series on Monday, Oct. 21. Dimond and Olson will read from their works and talk about building a life as an artist, in a free and open event beginning at 7 p.m. in the Bogomolny Room in the UBalt Student Center, 21 W. Mt. Royal Ave. Dimond is a 2016 Baker Ar  more

BRISTOL, England, Oct. 12 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: The University of Bristol is one of six universities in the SETsquared partnership teaming up with leading regional investment firm QantX to launch a new pound sterling300m spin-out focused investment vehicle. The new investment vehicle aims to significantly boost the creation and growth of science and technology companies in the South and West ready to address global challenges. The initiative was annou  more

MERCED, California, Oct. 12 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Francesca Dinglasan, UC Merced Philanthropist and community leader Ed Kashian was awarded the UC Merced Chancellor's Medal, the university's highest honor, at the campus's State of the University event on Oct. 9. Established in 2005, the Chancellor's Medal recognizes individuals who epitomize exemplary engagement, unwavering commitment and a transformative and lasting impact on UC Merced. Chancell  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University Receives 2024 Barefoot and Gardner Award * * * By Mike Emery The University of Houston has long been commended for its commitment to academic innovation, student success and community engagement. Such dedication has earned UH accolades from around the globe. Now, the University receives yet another honor--the 2024 Barefoot and Gardner Award. Presented by the John N. Gardner Institute for Excell  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: A team of researchers from the University of Nottingham have received funding to explore the capabilities of quantum computing for developing new drugs for myotonic dystrophy. Building on an initial award of over pound sterling1m, a team of researchers from the University of Nottingham, with partners Phasecraft and QuEra Computing Inc., are one of only 8 successful teams worldwide to progres  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: Dr. Robert Kennedy received the 2024 Cardinal Wright Award for scholarly service to the Church by the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars at the 46th Annual Conference at the Catholic University of America. He also presented a plenary paper "Challenges in the Education and Formation of Catholic Professionals" at the September conference. The Fellowship of Catholic Scholars was organized 45 years ago a  more

GUILFORD, England, Oct. 8 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: Meet DARWIN - the award-winning, small satellite that could detect and track wildfires, built by students from the University of Surrey. Surrey's Peryton Space team has won the prestigious UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS) satellite design competition, beating teams from around the country for the second year in a row. DARWIN - also known as Detection, Analysis and Resear  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: David Gius, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology and assistant dean of research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), was named this year's recipient of the prestigious American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Career Recognition Mentorship Award. Gius is associate cancer center director for  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The University of Texas System issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: The University of Texas System Board of Regents today announced 12 recipients of the 2024 Regents Outstanding Teaching Awards. The honorees - faculty from UT academic and health institutions - were selected for demonstrating extraordinary classroom performance and innovative teaching. "Exceptional teaching is at the heart of our mission, and these award winners represent the highest ide  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 11 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Chamber Orchestra will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. (Beth Vanderborgh Photo) The University of Wyoming Chamber Orchestra will open its fall season at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. Tickets are $14 for the public, $11 for senior citiz  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * OAG Distributed Over $50,000 in TRIAD Grants Across Virginia * * * Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today marked the 30th Anniversary of TRIAD in Virginia in Williamsburg. TRIAD is a program dedicated to improving relationships between community members, law enforcement, and senior citizens to better protect and serve Virginia's seniors. First brought to   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 11 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Charlotte Froese Fischer Photo credit | Klaus Bartschat & Yuri Ralchenko-Physics Today Charlotte Froese Fischer, a pioneer in the field of atomic structure calculations and an emerita research professor of computer science at Vanderbilt University, died Feb. 8, 2024. Fischer gained world recognition for the development and implementation of the Multi-Configurational Hartree-Fock approa  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Carter to Contribute to NBA on TNT Tuesday Studio Team & NBA TV * * * TNT Sports today announced that Vince Carter - one of the most electrifying basketball players of all time and member of this year's Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class - will debut in a new and expanded role starting Thursday, Oct. 17, as a part of NBA on TNT's preseason cov  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Americans are getting older. By 2030, the people age 65 and older are expected to make up 20 percent of the United States population, according to the National Center for State Courts Center for Elders and the Courts. Despite the notable increase of senior adults in America, health professionals have noticed significant financial, systemic, and other barriers to accessing and consuming healthy foods. In order to combat   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Vox Media issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * Brand new documentary now streaming on YouTube investigates how the video game brought together a KGB major general and an ex-director of the CIA * * * Polygon, Vox Media's next-generation entertainment brand focused on video games, comics, and internet culture, is celebrating the premiere of The Great Game: The Making of Spycraft. Available starting today on the site's YouTube channel, this brand new document  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) announced today the award of a $4.7 million contract to Specialty Groups Inc. to upgrade and install Road Weather Information System (RWIS) stations in West Virginia. These roadside weather stations collect data on weather and road conditions and transmit it to the WVDOT's Traffic Management Cen  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Click HERE [View trailer in the link at bottom.] for the Trailer and HERE [View key art in the link at bottom.] for Key Art * * * OWN's hit unscripted series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" returns with new episodes beginning Saturday, November 2 at 8:00pm ET/PT. The series will continue to follow the lives of a group of longtime friends and frenemies with s  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 7 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: ASHLAND -- Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), today announced over $115 million in grants to local and Tribal communities through DOA's Flexible Facilities Program (FFP). Funded through the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) Capital Projects Fund (CPF) as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's American Rescue Plan Act, these grants will go toward fu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Vox Media issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * Small Ball with Kenny Beecham (formerly The Kenny Beecham Podcast) will join Vox Media via a strategic partnership with Beecham's media and lifestyle brand, Enjoy Basketball. * * * Vox Media and Enjoy Basketball today announced that YouTube star and NBA superfan Kenny Beecham will bring his flagship show, Small Ball with Kenny Beecham (formerly The Kenny Beecham Podcast) to the Vox Media Podcast Network via a   more