CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 18 -- The University of West Georgia issued the following news: The University of West Georgia's John Ferling Distinguished Lecture in History will welcome 20th-century expert Dr. Petra Goedde, professor of history at Temple University, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center. Her lecture, entitled "The Things They Carried," will focus on importance of the Berlin Airlift and Germany's postwar reinvention. After the Second World War, tensions erupted betwe  more

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Colorado has also provided emergency management and response support to states impacted by both hurricanes * * * Governor Jared Polis Colorado Department of Revenue announced today that taxpayers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton now have until May 1, 2025, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. This decision mirrors the IRS decision  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Columbus State University issued the following news: Columbus State University chemistry major Presley Simmons is among the 16 college students nationally to claim a 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship from the American Chemical Society. The fellowship is the top national undergraduate fellowship for organic chemistry undergraduates. Simmons is the only fellow from a Georgia college or university and among only a few from the Southeast. The ACS   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Emory University issued the following news release: Researchers from the Rollins School of Public Health are partnering with the University of Minnesota and Johns Hopkinsto lead a new national resource to advance dementia care. The State Alzheimer's Research Support (StARS) Center -- funded by a $17 million grant from the National Institute on Aging -- will foster research collaboration and create a national data infrastructure to evaluate innovative state  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Todd Panzer as Chair, Lola Gonzalez, and Brittney Morley to the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County. Todd Panzer Panzer, of Ocala, is the Owner and Nurse Practitioner for Panzer Concierge Medicine. He currently serves as the Acting Chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County. Panzer earned his bachelor's degree i  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Lyric Gordon found life-changing research at Kennesaw State University - twice. After launching her student research career in an organic chemistry lab, she has shifted her focus to a biochemistry lab where she works with protein blockers that can help patients with dementia-related brain maladies, a major change in the final year of graduate study. "It's very thrilling, especially trying to le  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Oct. 19 -- Savannah State University issued the following news: Earlier this year, Savannah State University received funding from the University System of Georgia to update the Facilities Master Plan. The Facilities Master Plan is a roadmap that helps institutions plan for the physical development of campus facilities over time. After completing the bid procedures, SSU initiated the Facilities Master Planning process with The Sizemore Group leading the effort. Grounded in SS  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Katherine Lybarger SAVANNAH -- Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) students are participating in innovative cancer research through the Landings Cancer Research Summer Scholar program. This past summer, six M.D. students worked with MUSM faculty on research projects ranging from early detection and diagnosis to development of improved treatment options with a focus on personalized therapy. The Landin  more