NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * First universitywide workplace climate survey leads to recommendations, actions * * * By Dory Devlin A survey of all employees in fall 2022 on workplace behaviors at Rutgers has prompted a series of recommendations and actions to make the university a better, more responsive, and more respectful place to work and learn. Led by Rutgers Professor Sarah McMahon and her research team at the Cente  more

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Felician University issued the following news release: Felician University will formally inaugurate its new president, Dr. Mildred A. Mihlon, as the seventh university president on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Dr. Mihlon officially began her presidency on Feb. 28. The Inauguration Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Lyndhurst, NJ. A ceremonial presentation of the presidential medallion will be followed by a special blessing. After the Mass, a   more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: * * * HCCC is the only community college in the United States to earn this honor. * * * The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) School of Nursing and Health Professions has been presented with the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Health Professions Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. The award is a national honor recognizing United States colleges and universities off  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: Dr. Yeurys Pujols embodies Hudson County Community College (HCCC) values, exudes Hispanic pride, and exemplifies the immigrant experience in America. The HCCC Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was recently honored with the "Outstanding Dominican Recognition Abroad Award" from Instituto de Dominicanos y Dominicanos en el Exterior (INDEX). Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader pres  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Education Acting Commissioner Kevin Dehmer today announced that 18 school districts have received Fiscal Year 2025 preschool expansion funds to establish or expand access to high-quality preschool programs in the 2024-2025 school year. The nearly $20 million, which was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, is estimated to provi  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2024 of $1.24 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on December 10, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2024. The ex-dividend date is November 26, 2024. * * * About Johnson & Johnson At Johnson   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * First FcRn blocker to demonstrate sustained disease control over 24 weeks in antibody positive adolescents aged 12 - 17 years, broadening the population in which nipocalimab has been studied * * * SAVANNAH, Ga. (October 15, 2024) - Johnson & Johnson today announced positive results from the Phase 2/3 Vibrance-MG study of nipocalimab in anti-AChR/a positive adolescents (aged 12 - 17 yea  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets represented Ravine Development Co. LLC in the sale of 10 Park Avenue in Hanover Township * * * MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 14, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it closed the sale of 10 Park Ave., a Class A office building totalling 154,777 square feet in Hanover Township, New Jersey. JLL completed the off-market sale on beh  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the sentencing of a campaign manager from Hunterdon County for attempting to fraudulently place a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in the New Jersey governor's race in 2021. In accordance with a negotiated plea agreement with OPIA, James Devine  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2024, on the death of Sgt. Monica Mosley: * * * "This morning, we sorrowfully join the Bridgeton community as we mourn the tragic loss of Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, who was shot and killed in her home late last night. Each of us should be able to feel safe in our homes, and when that safety is broken, it impacts us all.   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Advancing the Murphy Administration's efforts to rein in the high cost of prescription drugs in New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") today announced specially adopted new rules promoting greater transparency in prescription drug pricing. The new rules, which became effective upon acceptance for filing by   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo today jointly announced a $2.7 million settlement with a delivery firm that was misclassifying workers as independent contractors rather than as employees. The company, Publishers Circulation Fulfillment, Inc. (PCF), delivers pri  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Nearly two months after effectuating the first round of medical debt abolishment through the State's partnership with Undue Medical Debt, Governor Phil Murphy today announced that 77,000 eligible individuals and families across New Jersey are set to benefit from the elimination of an additional $120 million in medical debt. Governor Murphy sat down with Andrew Rose Gregory, who wa  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Gaming Enforcement Division issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: ATLANTIC CITY -- Today the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the September 2024 total gaming revenue results. Casino Win: Based upon filings with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, Casino Win for the nine casino hotel properties was $230.6 million for September 2024, reflecting a decrease of 6.5% when compared to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) issued the following statement on Tom Kean Jr.'s decisive victory in the 7th Congressional district debate against Sue Altman: "Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is a proven leader for the people of New Jersey. His commitment to restoring the full SALT deduction, standing with Israel, securing our border and making life more affo  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: A fund offered through the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs will support creative, interdisciplinary research projects addressing important issues in education. Now in its seventh year, Overdeck Education Innovation Fund will award grants of up to $10,000 for multiple innovative faculty and student research projects. Priority will be given   more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Dr. Melanie Lenahan, Raritan Valley Community College Professor of Biology, has received the Social Learning Innovator Award in STEM from Hypothesis. The award recognizes her work with social annotation to deepen student engagement and foster an immersive learning environment. Dr. Lenahan is the only NJ community college professor being honored by Hypothesis. As part of the honor, Professor  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: * * * Sevilla takes over as Foundation Chair after nearly a decade of service with the Foundation Board. * * * There's a new Chair at the Hudson County Community College Foundation, but he's not new to serving others or to the value of education. Ronnie Sevilla steps into the leading role of Foundation Chair after serving as Treasurer and as a dedicated member of the Foundation Board for nearly a  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * * ROUTING inspired by communication technology * Redefined palettes with new nuances to reds, blacks, metallics, and more * Sustainability and functionality at the core * * * SOUTHFIELD, MI, October 17, 2024 - Every year, designers from BASF's Coatings division create a new collection of colors to inspire automotive designers around the globe. "ROUTING", the title of the 2024-2025 Automotive Color Tren  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: * * * Thanks to a new partnership between the university and the NBA franchise, the Philadelphia 76ers have welcomed three new interns from Rutgers-Camden. * * * By Caroline Brobeil Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis and Magda Moncrief, vice president of human resources for the 76ers, signed a memorandum of understanding formalizing a collaborative alliance between the two organizations to develop new inte  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Efforts will include a call to faculty for proposals, new student research programs and formation of a "collaboratory" hub * * * By Kitta MacPherson Rutgers University-New Brunswick leaders have made an initial investment of $10 million to advance the university's capabilities and expand the scope of its research and scholarship on artificial intelligence and data science, with the expectation  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Ashley Caldwell, a public policy major at Rutgers, fills an open seat on the New Brunswick Board of Education * * * By Mike Lucas Rutgers University-New Brunswick student Ashley Caldwell likes to keep busy. The junior, who attends the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, is finding her days even busier now as the newest - and youngest member - of the New Brunswick Board of Educat  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New data projects there are 40.2 million eligible voters with disabilities, a 5.1% jump * * * By Steve Flamisch People with disabilities could play an enormous role in deciding the outcome of the presidential election and the balance of power in Congress. In a new report, the Rutgers Program for Disability Research projects 40.2 million people with disabilities will be eligible to vote in Nov  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Joe Gradone has been recognized for his ability to make science accessible and relevant to diverse audiences * * * By Margaret McHugh New Jersey native Joe Gradone grew up less than 40 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, but his fascination with oceanography first surged while studying geology as an undergraduate at the University of Colorado. "It took me going to a land-locked state to realize I want to s  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A trio of Rutgers experts is leading the university effort with support from a science and technology philanthropy * * * By Kitta MacPherson A trio of scientists from Rutgers University-New Brunswick is studying the potential of turning a species of seaweed into a source of energy and food. The researchers from the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute -working with other institutions -are loo  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith A study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology has found nearly all pregnant women ingest the fungal toxin zearalenone (ZEN), which mimics estrogen in the body and hinders reproduction in some animals. Researchers from Rutgers and the University of Rochester detected ZEN or its metabolites in 97 percent of urine samples from pregnant women and 84 pe  more

MAHWAH, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: * * * Ramapo's strong profile was characterized by increased enrollment growth and impressive retention and graduation rates * * * In its latest report, Standard & Poor's Global Ratings, one of the nation's premier credit rating services, affirmed an A credit rating for Ramapo College of New Jersey. In arriving at affirming its stable rating while noting a positive outlook, S&P found "Ramapo's enterpris  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Assistant professor Bei Yan's research into how companies incorporate AI into their teams is helping shape the future of work * * * Artificial intelligence agents like chatbots have become significant components of businesses' customer service strategy, creating more efficient interactions for the organization and consumer. But what happens when companies introduce AI into their internal  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Inaugural event allows students at every level to share their findings with peers, faculty from other departments * * * So much important research happens within the walls of Stevens Institute of Technology. This is particularly true when it comes to healthcare, an area seeing rapid growth due in large part to the recent proliferation of artificial intelligence. In his role as director   more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Social-media buzz during severe weather events often focuses on politics and pets, Stevens research shows * * * When natural disasters strike, social networks like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) can be powerful tools for public communication--but often, rescue workers and government officials struggle to make themselves heard above the general hubbub. In fact, new research   more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: Sun Chemical will highlight its sustainable range of SUNFOODS natural colorants for the food and beverage industry at this year's Fi Europe event in Frankfurt, Germany. Visitors of Sun Chemical's booth #3.1K24 can learn how Sun Chemical's SUNFOODS line of natural colorants are derived from fruits, vegetables and algae to deliver vivid colors with robust performance. SUNFOODS colorants ar  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: Sun Chemical will highlight its complete portfolio of sustainable solutions for the packaging and narrow web, tag and label markets during this year's PACK EXPO International in Chicago. Under the theme, "Experience. Transformation.," Sun Chemical will feature a wide range of sustainable packaging solutions at booth LU-8720, including biorenewable, compostable and recyclable products from  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * In gratitude for the exceptional eye care they received from Dr. Jaclyn Kovach, Jim and Pat Zagelmeyer donated to support clinical research. * * * By Debby Teich When Pat Zagelmeyer needed treatment for glaucoma and two cataracts in 2014, she struggled to find a physician near her New Jersey home willing to perform the triple surgery, then a high-risk procedure. Concerned about los  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2024: Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today announced that its president and CEO, Lee Shavel, has been appointed to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI). FACI provides advice and recommendations to assist the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury in carrying out its duties an  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: BOSTON, October 16, 2024 -- The Extreme Event Solutions group at Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, estimates that insured industry losses to onshore property for Hurricane Milton will fall between USD 30 billion and USD 50 billion. This estimate includes losses due to wind, privately insured estimates of storm surge, and privately insured  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Wiley issued the following news release: FRANKFURT, Germany - October 17, 2024 - At the Frankfurt Book Fair, Wiley (NYSE: WLY), one of the world's largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, today announced the launch of Wiley AI Partnerships: A Co-Innovation Program. This initiative aims to develop new AI applications, assistants, and agents in partnership with innovative companies, to empower researchers and practitioners and help drive the  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Exclusive development agreement with NILE Hospitality LLP targets 40 hotels open by 2031, fuelled by increased inbound and domestic tourism * * * LONDON (Oct. 17, 2024) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed an exclusive development agreement with NILE Hospitality LLP to introduce its Microtel by Wyndham brand to India, marking the eighth Wyndham brand to debut in the country. This strategic  more