STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: A Mississippi State engineering study could shape the future of tilt-wing plane design thanks to a $600,000 U.S. Department of Defense grant and a one-of-a-kind wind tunnel. The grant, from the defense department's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, is funding research to better understand the challenges of transitioning propeller-based aircraft from vertical to horizontal f  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: The American Gas Association proudly presented several of its highest awards at today's Executive Conference meeting in Arizona. The Distinguished Service Award is AGA's highest award and is given to the individual or individuals who have made an outstanding and significant contribution to the natural gas distribution industry. The Natural Gas Industry Leadership Award is given to indi  more

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release: * * * Recipients to be recognized during ACR 2025 Annual Meeting * * * The American College of Radiology(R) (ACR(R)) Board of Chancellors named three Gold Medalists and three Honorary Fellows in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the field of radiology and outstanding service to the ACR. Honorees will be recognized during the ACR 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, May 3-7.   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A team of fifth-year School of Architecture students have won first prize at this year's Home of the Next Century: Home2124 international design competition for their project, "The Domestic Nomad," which reimagines domesticity in a contemporary context. In this fourth edition of the competition, sponsored by Archiol Competitions, architects, designers and visionaries from around the world were asked to redefine the f  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: Five soldiers from U.S. Army Pacific are the winners of the Army's 2024 Best Squad Competition. Staff Sgt. Ethan Hays, Sgt. Luke Burton and Spcs. Mason Breunig, Colin Burrows and Gage Buck were named the winning squad Oct. 14 during a luncheon at the Association of the U.S. Army's 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition in D.C. Additionally, Breunig was named the 2024 Soldier of  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Nashville, Tennessee Today, the American Trucking Associations honored three organizations for their commitment to improving the image of the trucking industry with the 2024 Mike Russell Trucking Award. "Since it was first handed out in 2007, 61 individuals and companies have been honored with the Mike Russell Award," said ATA Vice President of Industry Affairs Nikk  more

MONROVIA, California, Oct. 14 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: Arlington, Va., October 14, 2024 - AeroVironment (AV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, announced today that the U.S. Army has awarded a $54.9 million delivery order for the production of Switchblade loitering munition systems. The recently announced award includes an additional contract ceiling of $743 million with $54.9 million in new funding. This contract is issued as part of a bro  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Oct. 14 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Author Maya Binyam has received the Bard Fiction Prize for her first novel, Hangman (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2023). Binyam's residency at Bard College is for the fall 2025 semester, during which time she will continue her writing and meet informally with students. Binyam will give a public reading at Bard during her residency. The Bard Fiction Prize committee writes: "Maya Binyam's novel Hangman intrig  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 15 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * Award-winning journalist will be based in Atlanta * * * Award-winning investigative journalist and news anchor, Ben Hunte, is joining CNN as an Anchor & Correspondent, based at the network's international headquarters in Atlanta. He will host CNN Newsroom at weekends for morning audiences in EMEA, afternoon viewers in Asia, and late-night audiences in the U.S. on CNN International. He will also work across CNN programming as   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSfact) -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance issued the following fact sheet: * * * Solicitations and Funding The Advancing Women Officers in State and Local Law Enforcement: Technical Assistance and Microgrant Program The Advancing Women Officers in State and Local Law Enforcement: Technical Assistance and Microgrant Program supports the collaborative administration of the 30x30 Initiative in state, local, and trib  more

SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 15 -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * Calix Announces ManagedBiz To Address Complex Business Use Cases Requiring Secure Connectivity, Management, and Analytics Addressing the increasing demand for an integrated security and connectivity solution, Calix announces ManagedBiz so broadband and managed service providers can lead their markets with advanced security for universities, healthcare facilitie  more

SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 15 -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 1014: * * * Calix Launches SmartMDU, Simplifying Property-Wide Connectivity, Wi-Fi, and Broadband Service Management for Multi-Dwelling Units, Driving Service Provider Profitability SmartMDU on the Calix Broadband Platform transforms the managed Wi-Fi experience in multi-dwelling units, improving resident experiences, boosting property manager efficiency, and helping servi  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * Kiely Helped Drive Inside the NBA to Critical & Cultural Acclaim as Gold Standard for Studio Shows * * * TNT Sports today announced that celebrated Inside the NBA producer Tim Kiely will return to the company ahead of the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Kiely, who was instrumental in the critical success and popularity of TNT Sports' studio production during h  more

BATHURST, Australia, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * * The Division of Rehabilitation Psychology of the American Psychological Association (APA) has bestowed a 'best paper' award on a Charles Sturt University psychology PhD candidate * The PhD student's lived experience led her to pursue a PhD and write the paper on implicit bias towards people with disability * The research overwhelmingly found that people with disability experience negative  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: The Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 35th Annual Awards Dinner on November 13 will feature a keynote speech by Chuck Todd, NBC chief political analyst and former moderator of "Meet the Press." Todd will headline an event that will bring together the state's top CEOs, business leaders and public officials to highlight the best of Indiana business, government and community. Todd is a six-time Emmy(R  more

PUEBLO, Colorado, Oct. 15 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Education has funded a three-year, $2.1 million project for Colorado State University and partner institutions to create and expand access to interactive visualizations for engineering courses, saving students an estimated $75,000 a year while increasing accessibility and comprehension. The project, "Visualize Engineering Concepts Through Open Resources (VECTOR)," is a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news: Ellspermann joins an esteemed group of leaders recognized for their extraordinary impact in Indiana's advanced manufacturing and logistics industries. Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech Community College, has been named the 2024 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award recipient, joining an esteemed group of leaders recognized for their extraordinary impact in Indiana's advanced manufacturing and logistics indu  more

PARIS, France, Oct. 15 -- The European Space Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: ESA has awarded a contract valued at over Euros280 million to OHB in Germany to build ESA's two Harmony Earth Explorer satellites. This innovative research mission will provide valuable new data on various Earth processes, from shifts in the shape of the land surface caused by earthquakes and volcanic activity to insights into glacier movement. Additionally, it will enhance our understanding   more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: At the start of the fall semester, the Law School inaugurated its Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Clinic, led by Clinical Professor of Law G.S. Hans, widely known for his scholarship in free speech, technology law, and legal ethics. Students in the clinic engage in civil litigation, policy, and advocacy, working with clients to protect and promote individual rights and liberties, with a special focus on free speech. "  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Oct. 15 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Cameron University's Chemistry Club, a student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS), has been recognized by the organization with the ACS Student Communities Award and the Green Chemistry Student Chapter Award for the 2023-2024 academic year. The awards will be formally presented during the ACS National Meeting in San Diego, Calif., in March 2025. The ACS Student Communities Award recognizes ACS studen  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news: Curtis Italy has been awarded Law Firm of the Year: Fund Formation at the annual edition of the Legalcommunity Real Estate Awards. The award ceremony was hosted on October 10, at Officine del Volo, in Milan. Motivation states: "The firm has gained an increasingly influential presence in the Italian real estate market, with a team capable of operating in all area of expertise; remarkable results  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 15 -- Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin company, issued the following news release: * * * DEVCOM to evaluate MATRIX autonomy system for Army Aviation * * * WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2024 - Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has received a $6 million award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to install the company's ALIAS/MATRIX flight autonomy system onto the U.S. Army's experimental fly-by-wire UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter. Designated MX, the   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The University of Michigan will dramatically boost the amount and type of genetic information stored in its massive TOPMed data center and used by researchers and healthcare providers around the world looking to genomes to treat disease. With a $30 million award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the TOPMed Informatics Research Center at U-M will enhance the usability of the vast amounts of g  more

LEICESTER, England, Oct. 15 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: A new vision of how university education can address health inequalities in UK healthcare is set to be outlined by experts from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU). Award-winning former Director of Public Health in Leicester, Professor Ivan Browne, will examine how the changing population and cultural demographic in cities has led to widespread challenges in healthcare provision. And he will be joined by Prof  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: David O'Neil, litigation partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Co-Chair of the White Collar & Regulatory Defense Group, has been shortlisted for the "Investigations Professional of the Year" award by Global Investigations Review ("GIR"). The GIR Awards, taking place on November 14, "celebrate the people and firms behind the past year's most dazzling investigations and court cases." Mr. O'Neil achieved landmar  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Tackling social and environmental issues through design, College of Visual and Performing Arts students in Creative Problem Solving won an award and commendation in the global Creative Conscience Awards. Creative Conscience is a global not-for-profit organization that believes that creative thinking and innovation can make positive change. The students, led by School of Design Associate Professor Jody Nyboer, partici  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: Most weekdays at exactly 6:02 a.m. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) communications specialist Amy Stafford boards a motor coach at an Idaho Falls park-n-ride for the roughly 50-minute journey to INL's Materials and Fuels Complex. "On my way to work, I'm not one of those cool people studying to be an interior designer on the side," Stafford said. "  more

OLD ELVET, England, Oct. 15 -- Durham University issued the following agency statement on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * As a new academic year begins, we're reflecting on the positive impact we have on North East England. Part one of our two-part series explored how we're driving inclusive growth. In part two, discover how we're contributing to the cultural vibrancy of our region and enhancing the health and wellbeing of local communities. Award-winning attractions open to all Our visitor attractio  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has selected Edie King-Lawrence '12, licensed counselor, author, educator, and speaker, to be the keynote speaker for the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast. The 28th annual celebration honoring Dr. King is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025, at 8 a.m. The theme of this year's breakfast is "Dreams are what w  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: "Knight Owl," Christopher Denise's author-illustrator debut, has received the Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award for 2024. The award aims to promote an appreciation of quality literature in young children across Kansas. "Knight Owl" is a New York Times Bestseller and a Caldecott Honor by the American Library Association. Denise has illustrated more than 20 books for children which include Brian Jacques' acclaimed   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * Hello Team FCPS! What a great time of the year!! I so enjoy the season and appreciate the warmth of the weekend as well as the fall temperatures ahead. I trust each of you found time to get outside and feel the changing of the seasons as well as finding time for rest and reflection. So many opportunities .... In good news, the Virgin  more

PALMETTO, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee to jumpstart its recovery and help repair impacted infrastructure following significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton. SeaPort Manatee is the primary deep-water seaport in Southwest Florida. It receives fuel, fruits and vegetables, appliances, construction materials, and wood for distribution across South  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 15 -- Friends of the Earth UK issued the following news release: * * * Planning permission for the Whitehaven mine was deemed unlawful by the High Court last month * * * The company behind plans to build a new coal mine in Cumbria has not lodged an appeal against last month's High Court decision to strike down planning permission for the controversial development. Friends of the Earth has confirmed this morning (14 October) that West Cumbria Mining has not filed any pa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute will feature "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" in its 2025 spring exhibition, exploring the history and cultural significance of Black dandyism. Co-chaired by prominent figures like ASAP Rocky and LeBron James, the show will delve into how Black fashion subverts historical norms, empowering individuals through style across centuries. Faculty experts at the George W  more

NORWICH, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: The University of East Anglia (UEA) is once again celebrating the award of a Nobel Prize, after writer Han Kang, whose story, Europa, was published by UEA Publishing Project, won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Nobel Prize in Literature is rewarded to authors who are 'outstanding in the field of literature' and is generally regarded as the highest honour globally that can be bestowed on an author. So  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: ORLANDO, Fla. (October 14, 2024) - Litigation and trial attorney Cindy Duque Bonilla has joined Holland & Knight's Central Florida Litigation Practice as a partner in Orlando. She was previously a partner with Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial. "Cindy's addition to Holland & Knight will provide our Orlando office and our nationwide litigation practice with a fresh perspective, as she's highly regar  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Committee released the following testimony by Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr from a Sept. 19, 2024, hearing entitled "A Legacy of Incompetence: Consequences of the Biden-Harris Administration's Policy Failures": * * * Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Raskin, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the invitation to testify. It is an honor to appear before you today. I have had the privilege of serv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce released the following testimony by Michael E. Horowitz, chair of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, from a Sept. 10, 2024, hearing entitled "Where Do We Go From Here? Examining a Path Forward to Assess Agencies' Efforts to Prevent Improper Payments and Fraud": * * * Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for in  more

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: * * * Philippine Enterprises Recognized for Excellence in Customer Experience, Digital Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Sustainability at the 2024 Future Enterprise Awards * * * METRO MANILA, 15 October 2024 - IDC has announced the winners of the 2024 Future Enterprise Awards (FEA) Philippines, recognizing exceptional digital transformation (D  more

BONN, Germany, Oct. 14 (TNSrep) -- IZA - Institute of Labor Economics issued the following discussion paper (No. 17298) in September 2024 by Sebastian Becker, Annica Gehlen, Johannes Geyer and Peter Haan entitled "Income Effects of Disability Benefits." Here are excerpts: * * * We provide novel evidence about the incentive and welfare effects of an increase in the generosity of disability benefits. Importantly, a unique policy variation in Germany allows us to isolate the income effect of a c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Nashville, Tennessee Today, the American Trucking Associations recognized Stormie Janzen, Total Transportation of Mississippi's vice president of safety and recruiting, with the 2024 Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award for her dedication to advocacy on behalf of the trucking industry. "Stormie's advocacy has been instrumental in ensuring truckers' voices are heard,   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 15 -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs issued the following news: * * * The Baltimore City Health Department has awarded CCP $225,000 to encourage testing and treating for the potentially deadly infection. * * * By Stephanie Desmon Ten times as many babies were born with syphilis in the United States in 2022 than in 2012. For nine in ten cases, timely testing and treatment during pregnancy might have prevented the transmission of a potentially d  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded for 31 projects in communities across Kansas to create safer, more walkable and bike-friendly routes through the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program. "This investment is more than just improving infrastructure - it's about strengthening the safety, accessibility, and mobility of our communities," Governor   more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University's College of Business Administration presented the 2024 Mentor and Mentee of the Year awards during the Corporate Partner Reception. The Executive Mentor of the Year award was presented to Darin Manquist, director of real estate corporate banking for BMO Capital Markets. He was nominated by his mentee, Max Roberts, junior in finance, Olathe. "Mr. Mainquist has really worked with me  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded an engineering and procurement services contract for the Beachfield Manatee upgrade, the onshore portion of the Manatee gas field project. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide engineering and procurement services for Shell's Manatee project located in the East Coast Marine Area   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: When Indigenous characters appear in film, they tend to be in stories of the past, showing a way of life that used to be. A University of Kansas professor is producing a pair of films documenting work of Native peoples to strengthen their communities, reclaim their traditions and move into the future. And the efforts are undertaken in memory of a friend who devoted her career to increasing Native representation and  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Lamis Abdelaaty, associate professor of political science and director of undergraduate studies, has received this year's award from the Ralph E. Montonna Endowed Fund for the Teaching and Education of Undergraduates. Awarded by the Maxwell School, the Ralph E. Montonna Endowed Fund is intended to support a professor with notable engagement in undergraduate education. Abdelaaty is the recipient of the fund award for   more

LEEDS, England, Oct. 15 -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * This year it takes place from Monday 4 to Thursday 7 November at the University's Main Campus in Horsforth. * * * Now in its sixteenth year, Journalism and Media Week welcomes industry experts from leading broadcast, newspaper, magazine, film, television and digital media outlets. This year, audiences will hear from national news journalists Cathy Newman (Channel 4 News) and Jeremy Bowen (In  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild congratulates Chief Information Officer Louis Pellicori, who was named a finalist in the Large Corporate category of the 2024 ORBIE(R) Awards, hosted by the Philadelphia CIO Leadership Association. For over 20 years, the CIO ORBIE Awards have recognized chief information officers for their "demonstrated excellence in technology leadership." In his role at Fox, Pellicori directs  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Companies demonstrate enhancement of TDD mMIMO with AI beamforming models on Intel-Xeon processor-based hardware * * * October 14, 2024, New Delhi, India: Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, is working with Intel to pioneer innovative AI/ML Open RAN solutions to improve ch  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir's industry-leading cloud-native automation slashes service deployment time by up to 92%, reducing manual labour by up to 80% for network deployment and operations * * * October 14, 2024, Paris, France: Mavenir, a pioneer in cloud-native network infrastructure, has been recognized as a global leader in telecom innovatio  more

DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * Congressman Kinzinger served six terms representing Illinois' 16th Congressional District from 2011-2022. * * * Former Illinois Republican U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger made national headlines this summer in Chicago when he took the stage at the Democratic National Convention and crossed party lines to endorse Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election The controversy was not new for Kinzinger, who  more

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * Project to enhance reliability for more than 3,000 customers in four West Virginia counties * * * FAIRMONT, West Virginia - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Mon Power has been awarded $5 million in federal funding by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) for a project that will enhance electric service reliability for customers in parts of rural West Virginia. The fundin  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 15 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * SHIELD Initiative Aims to Boost Behavioral Health Workforce with Specialized Training in Trauma and Opioid Addiction Prevention * * * Morgan State University's School of Social Work is preparing a new crop of social work professionals with the skills and training to address the public health crisis caused by the rapidly escalating opioid misuse epidemic, thanks to a new $500,000 State Opioid Resp  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: Governor Roy Cooper announced that Cedar Direct, LLC, a lumber distributor, will create 20 new jobs in Rutherford County. The company will invest $925,000 to locate a distribution and warehousing facility in the Town of Spindale. "Cedar Direct is setting up operations in Rutherford County at a time when the spirit of collaboration and resiliency is on full display," said G  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: LSE alumni Daron Acemoglu (MSc Economics 1990 and PhD Economics 1992) and James A. Robinson (BSc Economics 1982), now Professors at MIT and the University of Chicago respectively, have today been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Professors Acemoglu and Robinson share the award with Professor Simon Johnson (MIT) for their work demonstra  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 14 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University honored an exceptional group of individuals who have brought distinction to the Ferguson College of Agriculture and demonstrated a continuous commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources. OSU Agriculture, comprised of the Ferguson College of Agriculture and two state agencies OSU Extension and OSU Ag Research held an honors ceremony Oct. 11 to recognize the recipients of  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Bar Association issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Bar Association Wellness & Well-Being Committee has announced Paul D. Edger the recipient of the C. Dale McClain Quality of Life Balance Award. Edger is senior deputy attorney general in charge, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and co-vice chair, PBA Technology Committee The award is given to an attorney who has made substantial contributions to the goal of identifyi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Nashville, Tennessee Today, the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Cares Foundation recognized Dee Sova, a professional truck driver with Prime Inc., with the 2024 Trucking Cares Foundation's John Lex Premier Achievement Award. "Dee is the real deal someone whose personal and professional story has been assembled throughout her adult life. As a life coach to wo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - National Association issued the following news release: FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Oct. 15, 2024) - During the nearly 50 years that Keith Bienvenu has been a member of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC), he has emphasized the importance of industry professionals being leaders and stewards of public health and safety. In recognition of this dedication, PHCC presented its highest honor, the Col. George D. Sco  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, issued the following news release: * * * The winners were handed awards for their achievements in leveraging Red Hat solutions creatively to transform and innovate. * * * SEOUL, KOREA -- Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, announced the winners of the Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2024 for Korea today. Red Hat recognized the noteworthy milestones achieved by LG Electr  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news on Oct. 14, 2024: The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Through a competitive application process, the state received its full requested amount of $325,000 to support and encourage small business export success. "As South Carolina companies look to diversify,   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bill Wellock Florida State University's second annual Discovery Days was a weeklong celebration of the impactful work happening across campus. With initiatives for improving pediatric rare disease treatment, nurturing entrepreneurs and startup companies and building partnerships to expand the impact of research, FSU had much to celebrate. "Discovery Days provided an incredible opportunity to cele  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 14 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Another exciting weekend of performances exploring emotional responses to climate change will be the final event this semester sponsored by the Vanderbilt Eco-Grief Initiative. This initiative is a collaborative effort of the Science Communication Media Collaborative Grand Challenge Initiative, the Department of Theatre and the Curb Center. Experience mascots come to life, a revival of a beloved 1990s cartoon, a v  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- Sinclair Community College issued the following news release: Sinclair Community College has received two significant grants for the Transition Option in Post-Secondary Education (Tartan TOPS) Program which supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in pursuing higher education and career development. The Charles D. Berry Foundation and the CareSource Foundation generously donated the past two years to support Tartan TOPS, enabling the progr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Rice University issued the following news release: At the recent AI in Health Conference organized by the Ken Kennedy Institute at Rice University, Abria Magee, senior program manager for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), gave an overview of the agency's efforts to fuel innovation in cancer research and drive advancements in prevention and cures. Abria Magee (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University)Magee's talk provided both a roadmap fo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Nashville, Tennessee Today, the American Trucking Associations presented three companies and individuals with the 2024 ATA Change Leader Award for their commitment to creating a culture of acceptance and belonging for their employees. "The trucking industry is a vibrant source of quality careers for Americans from all walks of life. It is a place where individuals ca  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: Nicholas Theodore, M.D., a nationally recognized expert in brain and spinal cord injury, will discuss advances in spine surgery in a free, public lecture Oct. 24 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Theodore is a professor of neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery and biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, where he di  more

SWINDON, England, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The UK Research and Innovation posted the following news: The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) and Innovate UK announce the awarding of a further pound sterling9.7 million of Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) funding. HeatNet is one of the successful alpha phase projects building on its previous discovery phase findings. The project is looking at how to improve the process of network planning and connecting renewable energy sources to the grid.   more

BOLTON, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of Bolton issued the following news: Staff at the University of Bolton, Greater Manchester are celebrating after being awarded pound sterling344,000 to help improve access to higher education. The University's Central Apprenticeship Team submitted a successful bid for funding to the Office for Students (OfS). The money will pay for a new 'Entry to HE Apprenticeship Programme' (EHEAP) targeting care experienced learners, carers, and those in areas of   more

MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: The University of Manchester has won a prestigious International Green Gown Award in recognition of its ambitious decarbonisation plans. The 'Zero Carbon Without a Net' initiative is part of the University's Environmental Sustainability strategy which was launched last July, and subsequently won the 2023 UK and Ireland Green Gown Award. Now, the University is being honoured for its dedication to sus  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: Dr Rebecca Dewey has been awarded the 2024 Institute of Physics Phillips Award in recognition of her contributions to equality, diversity and inclusion, including promoting, updating, and improving the accessibility of the I am a Physicist Girlguiding Badge, and engaging with British Sign Language users. Dr Dewey is a researcher at the University of Nottingham working across the Schools of Physics a  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * NIH grant furthers study at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine * * * As people age, the liver is among several organs that experience chronic, low-grade inflammation, a state that keeps the immune system activated even though there is no threat. Liver inflammation has been linked to several liver diseases, such as fatty liver disease and liver cancer, but the liver also communic  more

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: A University of Otago quantum physicist is among the first group of international researchers globally to receive a new grant from Google. Associate Professor Harald Schwefel, of the Department of Physics and Te Whai Ao - Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies, has received a Google Academic Research Award worth US$50,000 (NZ$81,835) to further his work in quantum technologies.  more

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: A graduate from the University of Wolverhampton has been recognised for his work in the LGBT+ community by winning a national award. Pliny Soocoormanee, who graduated in 2009 having studied for a Master's degree in International Business, won the Positive Role Model Award: LGBT at this year's National Diversity Awards held at Liverpool Cathedral on 4 October. He was recognised for his tirel  more

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following agency statement on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * Midlands' based organisations, the University of Wolverhampton's Arts Connect and The Mighty Creatives (TMC), are leading the way in England with a pioneering new partnership programme. Collaborate & Innovate, is supporting Virtual Schools and arts and cultural organisations in the West and East Midlands to make their activities, work and programming more attractive  more

DENTON, Texas, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: When it comes to developing medicines and advancing the understanding of plant and bacteria behavior, massive biological datasets could be key in finding answers, but researchers need effective ways to analyze the increasing amounts of data. A new multidisciplinary research center at the University of North Texas is developing computational methods for analyzing and interpreting these large data  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 14 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Danielle "Nellie" Bruns, second from left, an associate professor in UW's Division of Kinesiology and Health, recently received a National Institutes of Health grant aimed at specifically identifying factors that contribute to development of heart failure in diabetic patients. UW students on Bruns' lab research team are, from left, Angelique Luna, Sushumna Satyanarayana and Jose Campos. (UW Photo) Accor  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Oct. 15 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * Featuring speech-language pathologist Dr. Angela Roberts from Western University * * * SOMERS, WI. - The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will host Dr. Angela Roberts, a noted speech language pathologist from Western University in Toronto, for a presentation entitled "Maintaining Meaningful Communication for Families Living with Dementia" on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 9 a.  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 14, 2024, with associate professor Carole Ivey and assistant professor Glenda Watkins: * * * 3 questions, 2 minutes, 1 lesson with Carole Ivey and Glenda Watkins, who co-lead a course with occupational therapy graduate students that might have you rethinking James Bond and Marvel movies. * * * cRam Session is a VCU News feature that highlights the breadth of offerings in the VCU Bulletin course c  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 15 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Western Kentucky University Housing and Residence Life recently attended the Kentucky Association of Housing Officers (KAHO) Conference hosted at Eastern Kentucky University on October 4th, 2024. A team of seven traveled to Richmond, KY for the annual conference. Three awards were presented to WKU Housing professional and student staff. Kat Williams, Minton Hall Residence Hall Director was awarded the O  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The Water Research Foundation issued the following news release: Last week, The Water Research Foundation (WRF) presented Jeffrey McCutcheon, PhD, with the esteemed 2024 Paul L. Busch Award at WEFTEC in New Orleans, LA. With this $100,000 research prize, Dr. McCutcheon plans to create customizable water treatment membranes using additive manufacturing. Dr. McCutcheon is a General Electric Professor of Advanced Manufacturing at the University of Connect  more