BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) today announced 1Director as the winner of the prestigious 2024 NFDA Innovation Award, which is sponsored by ASD - Answering Service for Directors. This groundbreaking all-in-one funeral home management software has been recognized for its originality, standing out among finalists Clear View Caskets and Nemu. The annou  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Sarah Mummert, Student Public Relations Writer For demonstrating excellence and a passion for her community, Tess Harnett, a second-year physician assistant (PA) student at Cedarville University, is one of only three students statewide to receive a 2024 General Scholarship from the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA). Harnett was honored at the 2024 OAPA General Conference in Westerville, Ohio, on Satu  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: For more than 20 years, Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Teaching Professor and Graduate Program Director Sudha Raj in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics has been providing support, guidance and inspiration to generations of students who aspire to become dietetic professionals. Sudha Raj (right) accepts her Lifetime Achievement Award from Manju Karkare, a registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrit  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Today Lambda Legal, the ACLU of Iowa, and the law firm Jenner & Block LLP, on behalf of Iowa Safe Schools, filed a new request asking the federal district court to again block SF 496, Iowa's book ban and "don't say LGBTQ" law. That bill, enacted in May 2023, has resulted in the removal of thousands of books (many are listed here [View bill in the link at bottom.]) from Io  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI), a nonprofit organization serving the U.S. Virgin Islands, under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Through this agreement, USDA and CFVI are work  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The American Institute of CPAs Foundation issued the following news release: The AICPA Foundation has launched the Barry C. Melancon Professional Accounting Research (PAR) Fellowship to support the next generation of accounting and finance professionals with the skills, knowledge and training to advance the accounting and finance profession. The Fellowship has been established as a legacy of Barry Melancon's 30-year leadership tenure at the AICPA & CIMA as well as  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Foundation Launches the Barry C. Melancon Professional Accounting Research Fellowship The Fellowship was established to recognize Barry Melancon's service to the profession and to advance the science of public and management accounting * * * The AICPA Foundation has launched the Barry C. Melancon Professional Accounting Research (PAR) Fellowship to support   more

VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Austrian Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * "Development & establishment of WAM production technology for lightweight aluminium applications using the example of a storage tank for liquid hydrogen" awarded second place in the "Research institutions" category * * * Great success for AIT researchers Christian Schneider-Broeskamp, Florian Mayrhofer and Stephan Ucsnik from the "Wire-based Additive Manufacturing" group at the LKR Light Me  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren, issued the following news release: COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (October 21, 2024) - Ameren Illinois customers served by the Marion Operating Center (OC) know that journeymen linemen Jason Novak, Clayton Gulley and Austin Lewis are great at keeping the lights on in southern Illinois. The trio now have the distinction of being the best linemen in the world after finishing first overall at the 40th International Lineman's Rodeo in Ove  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The American Botanical Council issued the following news release: * * * New BAPP publication summarizes available information on adulteration and nomenclatural confusion of cordyceps * * * The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) announces the publication of a Botanical Adulteration Prevention Bulletin (BAPB) on cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis), documenting the many ways in which the fruiting body and mycelium of the fungus are m  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: Extreme delays associated with boarding in the emergency department have become a national public health crisis. A study in the October issue of Annals of Emergency Medicine is the first of its kind to detail the daily costs of boarding for a hospital. "Our analysis found that caring for patients who are boarding in the emergency department nearly doubled the daily cost of care fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release: * * * AmeriCorps joins OregonServes to enhance its ability to service Oregonians during times of need * * * AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with OregonServes, Oregon's state service commission, providing a framework for collaboration when responding to natural disasters. OregonServes State Service Commission promotes and enhances the culture of serv  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians issued the following news release: OCTOBER 21, 2024 (PHILADELPHIA) Christine Laine MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief, Annals of Internal Medicine and Senior Vice President, American College of Physicians (ACP); Professor of Medicine in the Division of Internal Medicine of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University; and attending physician, Department of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson Univers  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release: * * * Applications are due December 6 for ARC's summer study opportunities for middle and high school students, Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy and Appalachian STEM Academy. * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for two summer study opportunities: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge. Both programs, planned f  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * ARC Group leverages its experience, expert workforce, and personalized customer relationships to build its brand among industry stakeholders and beyond. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the mid-market investment advisory services industry and, base  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command issued the following news: By Christine Mitchell On the final day of the Association of the United States Army's Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, Army leaders discussed the essential role Army Civilians play in the service's growth and success, and how the service will drive forward initiatives in civilian talent management and retention. "Our more than 260,000 Army Civilians make up an integral  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Internationally renowned artist and Syracuse University Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems H'17 will receive the National Medal of Arts from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L'68 at a White House ceremony today. Carrie Mae Weems H'17 (Photo by Jerry Klineberg) "Carrie Mae Weems' commitment to telling the American story has secured her place among the greatest artists of our time," says Chancellor Kent Syverud. "This   more

CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 22 -- The Australian Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, issued the following news release: The real-world vehicle testing program funded by the Albanese Government and run by the Australian Automobile Association has won an innovation award from the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile for Empowering Cleaner Choices. The program is a global first and allows car buyers to save money and make more info  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: International law firm BCLP has been named a 2024 Top Performer by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). This prestigious designation recognizes the firm's strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. The Top Performer award is given to organizations that demonstrate consistent engagement with LCLD's programs and activities, underscoring BCLP's  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 22 -- Bechtel issued the following news release: * * * 112-km Morava Motorway Project in Serbia Honored for Conservation Efforts * * * The International Road Federation (IRF) has recognized the Bechtel-ENKA Joint Venture with the Global Road Achievement Award for its environmental stewardship on the Morava Corridor Motorway project located in Serbia. This distinguished award showcases Bechtel-ENKA's strong commitment to meeting and exceeding national and inter  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Building on HSC's Decades-Long Presence in Michigan, Proposed CHIPS Investment Would Help Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience and Create Over 1,000 Manufacturing and Construction Jobs Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $325 million in proposed d  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 22 -- The British Ministry of Justice issued the following news: * * * The Secretary of State for Justice has appointed Sir Robin Spencer as Independent Assessor of Compensation for Miscarriages of Justice for a term of 5 years from May 2024, in succession to Dame Linda Dobbs DBE. * * * Appointed by the Secretary of State for Justice, under section 133 of the Criminal Justice Act (the Act) 1988, the Assessor's role is to gauge the amount of compensation to be paid once   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Mary-Lou Watkinson on Thursday, October 10, 2024 in News Story, Research. The College of Arts and Science's Center for Global Democracy has been awarded $12.5 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to expand its research on democratic governance in Latin America and the Caribbean. The funds will be dispersed over the next five years to support activities related to the Amer  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: Well-known Colombian poet Felipe Garcia Quintero will present his work during a bilingual public lecture and reading on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m., in the Lycoming College Humanities Research Center (HRC). Simultaneous interpretation will be provided by Gerardo Luna, Spanish language assistant at Lycoming. The event is free and open to the public. Felipe Garcia Quintero's work is widely recognized across Colomb  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: SCHAUMBURG, IL Last week, the Cook County Health Foundation presented Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) with the 2024 Ruth Rothstein Award for Excellence during the organization's annual gala. The award, named after the former chief of the Cook County Department of Public Health and presented by Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, highlights leadership and service in the field of health care  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 22 -- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication issued the following news: Undergraduate sports journalism student Reece Andrews won first prize in the 2024 Greg Crowder Memorial Photojournalism Award, with a portfolio that included a mix of sports and news photos defined by action and emotion. In one photo taken at an Arizona Coyotes (now Utah Hockey Club) game, Andrews captures the team celebrating after a goal by right win  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: ROME, Ga. (October 21, 2024) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) participated in an event celebrating the award of an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant of $2 million to the Rome Floyd County Development Authority (RFCDA) for cleanup activities at the Battey Business Complex. This grant is being funded with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding and was officially awarded on October 5, 20  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 22 -- The European Federation of Journalists issued the following news: * * * "Self-realisation" is the word Anja Matic chose to describe her experience at the Voices festival as an awardee. "Thrilling" was Vicky Hristova's choice, and "inspiring" was Ilaria Potenza's. The Voices Festival was created to provide a place for the media community and citizens interested in promoting better-informed societies to meet and discuss crucial themes shaping our relationship with   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Foreign Policy for America issued the following agency statement on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Today, Foreign Policy for America Foundation (FPAF) applauds the State Department for presenting the Second Annual Secretary of State's Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions (GARC). This year's award honors six outstanding individuals for their work combatting systemic racism, discrimination, and xenophobia in their communities around the world. This year's awardees are: * Dintie   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Four University of Michigan faculty have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medical research. Kenneth Langa, Erica Marsh, Santa Ono and Marc Zimmerman are among 100 newly elected health and medical scientists recognized for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. The four researchers were honored for work related to aging and dementia,  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, issued the following news: Allison A. Aggon, DO, FACOS, an Associate Professor in the Division of Breast Surgery within the Department of Surgery at Fox Chase Cancer Center, was recently presented with an Earth Angel Award during an event celebrating the 7th year of Main St., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting breast cancer patients in Bucks County. The Earth Angel Awards  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Inaugural Award to be Bestowed Upon Juceam During Pro Bono Month * * * Fried Frank is proud to establish an annual award to pay tribute to retired litigation partner and current of counsel Robert E. Juceam in recognition of his exemplary, lifelong commitment to pro bono and public service. The inaugural Robert E. Juceam Pro Bono Award will be presented to Juceam himself a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release: On Saturday, October 19,Sen. Donzella James (D-Atlanta) was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award at the Pan-African American Leadership Awards ceremony. The ceremony, held in Atlanta, recognized the Senator for her decades of service to the people of Georgia. The Pan-African American Leadership Awards (PAALA) is an esteemed event that recognizes exceptional leaders of African  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) recently named Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) as the 2024 Legislator of the Year for his continued commitment to fostering Georgia's technology ecosystem. TAG, the state's largest technology trade association, awards this honor annually to elected officials who demonstrate leadership in advancing Georgia's tech sector. "I'm deeply honored to be rec  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: GBH News today announced a slate of new and expanded programs that reinforce its commitment to covering stories that matter across Massachusetts, from hyperlocal conversations informed by community stakeholders to regional reporting across the Commonwealth. Paris Alston will transition from co-hosting Morning Edition to hosting a reimagined Basic Black, GBH's lon  more

EVENDALE, Ohio, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * 1,000 U.S. workers across all manufacturing industries say new hires need additional training, identify skills as key to worker success and retention. * * * GE Aerospace and the GE Aerospace Foundation are awarding $2.3 million to a range of organizations to help bui  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: CHICAGO, October 21, 2024 - Duane Morris partner Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. has been chosen as a winner of Law360's MVP of the Year Award in the Employment category. For the 14th year, Law360 has selected attorneys who had the biggest wins and made the most significant contributions to their practice groups in the past year. This is Maatman's ninth Law360 MVP recognition since 2013; he has received m  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Gay Men's Health Crisis issued the following agency statement on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * "GMHC was always there. Fighting, screaming, yelling--wanting more, wanting more answers, wanting better for humanity." -Michelle Visage, 2024 Community Advocate Award recipient * * * At GMHC's 2024 Gala, we reflected on our past while looking toward a future free of stigma. This memorable evening on Sept. 30 at Tribeca Rooftop was a chance for our community to come together and reflec  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces $6.5 Million for Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program to Improve Infrastructure * * * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a $6.5 million award in funding to 27 municipalities and eight transit agencies as part of the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant (SSSG) program. The program supports quick-build projects led by incorporated cities and tr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * The grants, to be distributed by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources through the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund program, will help protect over 620 acres of battlefield lands across Virginia. Targeted tracts are in Rockingham, Frederick, Henrico, Dinwiddie, Shenandoah, and Spotsylvania Counties. * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more th  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * At the State Dinner, Governor and First Lady Shapiro will present honorees with the Governor's Keystone Award in recognition of significant contributions to their communities that have helped improve the lives of others * * * Today, Governor Josh Shapiro, First Lady Lori Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis will host a State Dinner at the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Government Publishing Office issued the following news release: The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) honors E.S. Bird Library at Syracuse University with the best website in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) for 2024. This is the second library to ever receive the award, which was created last year to recognize the creativity and easy access of Government information libraries are sharing on their websites. The library's website offers a variet  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today celebrated the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) receiving $195 million in federal funding for the Long Point Road Interchange Project. According to SCDOT, the project will improve operations of the I-526/Long Point Road interchange and I-526 mainline and reduce operational conflicts between port-related and local traffic with new co  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 21, 2024) - The Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM) presented Holland & Knight with the second annual Ally of the Year award at the AALAM 40th anniversary gala on October 16 at the Westin Copley Place in Boston. The AALAM Ally of the Year Award recognizes the extraordinary achievements of organizations, including companies, law firms and nonprofit organizations,  more

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: * * * Indonesian Enterprises Recognized for Excellence in Customer Experience, Digital Innovation, Enterprise Intelligence, and Trust at the 2024 Future Enterprise Awards * * * JAKARTA, Oct. 22, 2024 - IDC has announced the winners of the 2024 Future Enterprise Awards (FEA) Indonesia, recognizing exceptional digital transformation (DX) initi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- The Indiana Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Gov. Holcomb, IEDC and Indy airport announce new transatlantic flight * * * INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 21, 2024) - Joining via video from across the Atlantic Ocean today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) officials to announce long-awaited and much-anticipated n  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- The Indianapolis International Airport issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Joining via video from across the Atlantic Ocean today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg, Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) officials to announce long-awaited and much-anticipated news regarding a new transatlantic flight to Europe. On May 3, 2025, Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier, will provide no  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Washington, DC - Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is excited to announce the honorees for our 2024 Heroes Gala on November 7th in New York. This year's Heroes Gala will be the 15th such event that's celebrated those who've led within and on behalf of the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and will be the beginning of a celebration of the 20th Anniversary of IAVA  more

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Oct. 22 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: Melissa Lucashenko's mesmerising colonial Queensland epic Edenglassie has taken out the Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award for 2024, along with the record $50,000 prize. This year's prize, organised by the James Cook University-based Foundation for Australian Literary Studies (FALS), had a record 235 entries but it was Lucashenko's extraordinary novel on Queensland's colonial past and a reimagine  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets led the sale and financing efforts for the Hilton Garden Inn and SpringHill Suites Devens * * * BOSTON, Oct. 21, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets has closed the sale and arranged acquisition financing for the Hilton Garden Inn Devens and the SpringHill Suites Devens in Devens, Massachusetts. JLL represented the seller, RA Ventures, in the   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Kaishan's robust R&D capabilities, strategic manufacturing processes, and energy-efficient solutions position it as a global leader in air compression technology. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently researched the industrial air compressor industry and, based   more

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta, Oct. 22 -- Keyano College issued the following news: Keyano College is celebrating another significant achievement: Nathan Morin, a Power Engineering 4th Class Comprehensive program student, has been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Student Achievement Award from PanGlobal. "The PanGlobal Awards celebrate the best and brightest in Power Engineering across Canada, recognizing not only academic achievement but also a deep commitment to the profession," said Indika Arach  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 22 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: * * * Times Columnist Anita Chabria won the Excellence in Opinion Writing award for a series of columns examining the Scandinavian rehabilitation approach in prisons. * * * The Los Angeles Times has won a Scripps Howard Journalism Award in the organization's 71st annual competition. Presented by the Scripps Howard Fund, the awards recognize journalism that spurs action, news organizations that go the   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- Drake University issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * The Ones: Drake's Campaign for the Brave & Bold raises more than $265 million * * * Drake University announced today that its ambitious three-year fundraising goal of $225 million was exceeded by more than $40 million for The Ones: Drake's Campaign for the Brave and Bold. With the support of more than 13,800 individual donors, the University raised $265,014,761 for seven transformative pr  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present the Levinson-Fadial Duo concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. The recital is free and open to the public. The program will feature music for violin and piano, including "Sonata" in G minor, L. 140 by Debussy; "Sonata" Op. 30, No.3 in G major by Beethoven; "5 Melodies" Op. 35bis by Prok  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- The AFL-CIO Major League Baseball Players Association issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Bobby Witt Jr. are the finalists for Player of the Year in the 2024 Players Choice Awards. The awards are an especially distinguished honor for Players, as they are chosen through a vote of their peers. The winners of this year's awards will be announced during the FOX MLB pregame show ahead of World Series Game 2. The Marvin Miller Man o  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: Thompson Hine LLP, a national law firm recognized for its focus on innovation, is pleased to announce that Mark Cipolletti has joined as a partner in its White-Collar Defense & Investigations subgroup in the Washington, D.C. office. Cipolletti joins the firm after a distinguished career at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), where he served as Principal Assistant Chief in the Criminal Division's Fraud Se  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Domonique King MACON -- Mercer University junior Jordan King was recently named a recipient of The Williams-Hutchins Health Equity Award for her research on refugee services in South Dakota. The Williams-Hutchins Health Equity Award recognizes exceptional student projects from participants in the CDC John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program that advance health disparity science and minority  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency issued the following news: HOUGHTON, Mich. - Andrew Lochli recounted the history and purpose of the Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence and why Michigan Technological University (MTU) was selected by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) for the prestigious honor. By the end of the day, his words about the award and the university's crucial impact o  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) just launched a third and final round of Main Street Economic Revitalization Program funding to award the remaining $4.68 million balance of the $80 million program. The program was approved by the Minnesota State Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim Walz in 2021. Organizations eligible to submit   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein today honored North Carolinians in the Triangle with the Attorney General's Dogwood Award. These awards are distributed to recognize people who are working to improve the health, safety, and well-being of their fellow North Carolinians. Recipients in central North Carolina are: Sheriff Mike Roberson "The people of Chatham County are be  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Walt Disney and National Geographic Society, issued the following news release: * * * From Award-Winning Blast Films' Tanya Winston and Danny Horan, and Directed by Emmy Award-Winner Daniel Bogado ('9/11: One Day In America'), the Four-Part Series Provides a 360 Look at the Tsunami's Path of Destruction Through Harrowing First-Person Testimony Heard for the First Time and Never-Before-Seen Footage TSUNAMI: RACE AGAIN  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The National Business Aviation Association issued the following news release: Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 21, 2024 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed the unveiling at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) of the National Aviation Hall of Fame's (NAHF's) 2025 Enshrinement class, including former NBAA board chair, decorated veteran and iconic aviator Gen. Lloyd "Fig" Newton. Six exceptional individuals who will be ensh  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * This October 21st marks the 10th anniversary of Back to the Future Day, a celebration first held in 2015 to honor the date when Marty McFly made his iconic leap through time in Back to the Future Part II. * * * From the Academy Award(R)-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis Back to the Future -- the original, groundbreaking adventure sparked one of the most successful trilogies ever  more

LEHI, Utah, Oct. 22 -- NetDocuments Software, a provider of cloud-based content services and productivity platform, issued the following news release: * * * NetDocuments sets the precedent for what intelligent document management looks like in the future of legal tech: a comprehensive platform powered by embedded AI assistance, legal-specific AI apps, automated workflows, and deep integrations with Microsoft 365 * * * Atlanta, GA - October 21, 2024 - At its annual user conference, Inspire, N  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release: A new series from NPR's Embedded follows the case of Sergeant Joshua Abate, an active-duty Marine who joined the mob that attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Sgt. Abate says that he's not a rioter or an insurrectionist. So what was he doing inside the Capitol that day, and what does his case tell us about the legacy of January 6th? In this two-part series beginning October 24, NPR Pentagon correspondent   more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Dr. Regine Chung, assistant professor of clinical mental health counseling at Niagara University, was recognized with the Student Research Award by the Association for Play Therapy during its annual international conference in Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 15-20, 2024. Dr. Chung received the honor for her study of the substantive impact of Child-Centered Play Therapy on the social-emotional develop  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 22 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and Aardman, the multi-Academy-Award winning animation studio behind Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep and Wallace & Gromit, are teaming up to co-develop a brand-new stop-motion 3D animated television series featuring Pingu, the charming and cheeky pengu  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 22 -- The National Union of Journalists issued the following news: * * * Outspoken broadcaster who championed cause of abuse victims. * * * Tributes have been paid to local radio broadcaster Michael Reade who has died aged 58 following a brief illness. The LMFM Presenter Michael Reade presented a daily show on LMFM for 21 years and this month won Gold at the IMRO Radio Awards for best Current Affairs programme on local radio. Earlier this year he was presented with a s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Funding from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Supports Projects Across 19 States to Slash Harmful Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Deliver High-Quality Local Jobs * * * The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced more than $518 million to support 23 selected projects  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Study campaigns expand to reach users of non-cocaine stimulants laced with fentanyl * * * Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from opioids combined with stimulant drugs other than cocaine, according to the results of a large federally funded study. The finding came from a planned  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Lisa Coussens, Ph.D., and David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., are national leaders in cancer research and eye care, respectively * * * By Erik Robinson and Amanda Gibbs In recognition of their contributions to the fields of cancer research and eye disease diagnosis and care, respectively, Lisa Coussens, Ph.D., and David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.   more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Two new kinds of on-skin electronics allow users to build and customize them directly on the body with potential applications in biometric sensing, medical monitoring, interactive prosthetic makeup and more. SkinLink, developed by the Hybrid Body Lab led by Cindy Hsin-Liu Kao, assistant professor of human centered design in the College of Human Ecology, is an on-skin electronic interface that can be fabricated right on   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Following the early October release of his much-discussed new book "The Message," award-winning author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates, widely considered to be one of the most original and perceptive Black voices today, comes to the Moss Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. to read excerpts of his work, participate in a moderated conversation, and answer audience questions. "An Evening with Ta-Nehisi Coates" is mod  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 21 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: On Oct. 3, Dr. Evan Burkala, vice provost of academic affairs at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, was honored with the 2024 Hough Ear Institute Education Award for contributions to STEM education at the Hough Ear Institute Award Gala. This recognition highlights the success of a collaborative one-day STEM summer camp held in July, organized primarily by the Hough Ear Institute and OSU-OKC. The camp in  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro honored 12 heroic Pennsylvanians - who displayed bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to the safety and security of the communities they served - with the 2024 Keystone First Responder Award. These 12 heroes were honored for their service and sacrifice in Pennsylvania's law enforcement, fire, correction, and EMS organizations, and all of th  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Municipal League issued the following news: * * * The Keystone First Responder Award honors Pennsylvanian first responders who were killed or suffered a career-ending injury in the line of duty. The award was created by Act 11 of 2024, a bipartisan law signed by Governor Shapiro earlier this year. * * * Today, Governor Josh Shapiro honored 12 heroic Pennsylvanians - who displayed bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to the safet  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Atlanta, Ga. (October 21, 2024) - Piedmont has made three new appointments to the organization's Board of Directors. They are Bonita Dozier, M.D., FACOG, who chairs Piedmont's OB-GYN Clinical Governing Council; Teresa Wynn Roseborough, The Home Depot's Executive Vice President - General Counsel & Corporate Secretary; and William E. Roundtree, M.D., a Columbus-based family medicine physician who practices and is a form  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release: (Milwaukee) - The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today the recipients of the firm's 10th annual Gonring Pro Bono Awards. The firm is donating $1,000 on behalf of each recipient to the nonprofit organization of their choice. The award, given each year in conjunction with National Pro Bono Week, recognizes Quarles personnel who have demonstrated dedication to the development and  more

BURBANK, California, Oct. 21 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Disney/Gilles Mingasson*Series photos are available here. After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, the season four premiere of ABC's acclaimed, award-winning series "Abbott Elementary" has jumped to 6.19 million Total Viewers and a 2.17 rating in Adults 18-49. The beloved workplace comedy, starring Emmy(r) Award winner Quinta Brunson, rose over its initial  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Airport Terminal Grant funding heading to Spokane, Sea-Tac, Tri-Cities, and Yakima Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the award of a total of $24,500,000 in federal grants for Spokane International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Tri-Cities Airport, and Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field through the Federal Aviation Administra  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The American Bankers Association Foundation issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: The American Bankers Association Foundation today named seven banks as 2024 Community Commitment Award winners. The annual awards recognize banks for extraordinary corporate social responsibility efforts in seven specific categories ranging from affordable housing to economic inclusion. The winners will be recognized at ABA's Annual Convention in New York City on Oct. 29. The   more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 22 -- Sealaska Heritage Institute issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: United States President Joe Biden will award Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) President Rosita Worl, Ph.D., with a 2023 National Humanities Medal today at the White House. The award, from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), honors an individual or organization whose work has deepened the nation's understanding of the human experience, broadened citizen engagement with histor  more

BEDFORD, England, Oct. 22 -- The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives issued the following news release: Six legal professionals have been appointed as Honorary Companions of CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) in recognition of their significant contributions to the profession and support of CILEX's mission. The awards were presented at CILEX's annual graduation ceremony, held on Saturday, 19 October, at the QEII Centre, London. The event welcomed over 1,100 members and guests,   more

LONDON, England, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: By Hayley Dunning Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial. From a potential new space mission, to two new chunks of funding to study our changing climate, here is some quick-read news from across Imperial. Space probe proposal A proposal for a new astrophysics mission, involving Imperial researchers, has been selected for further study by NASA. The Probe far-Infrared Mission f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it will award Hemlock Semiconductor up to $325 million to expand semiconductor-grade polysilicon manufacturing in Saginaw County: "New laws like the CHIPS and Science Act are helping to bring manufacturing back to mid-Michigan. This is a major economic investment that will help to create hu  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. -- The U.S. Navy's Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271) and Strategic Communications Wing 1 (SCW-1) today announced the name selected for the Navy's new Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission aircraft: E-130J. The E-130J - previously called the E-XX while awaiting naming - will relieve the  more

WILSONVILLE, Oregon, Oct. 22 -- Teledyne FLIR issued the following news release: * * * Total Army investment in Black Hornet likely to top $250 million by 2030 * * * BOSTON, October 22, 2024 - Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), has won a five-year contract worth up to $91 million to provide its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the United States Army. The advanced nano-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are being acquired under the Soldie  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Dr. Karan L. Watson received the prestigious Linton E. Grinter Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her years of exceptional dedication and service to ABET. * * * By Katie Satterlee Dr. Karan L. Watson, Regents and Senior Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, joined the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technol  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * TNT Sports & UNINTERRUPTED Partner in Development of New Show - Above the Fold with Jemele Hill - Debuting October 22 on truTV The Weekly Sports Magazine Series Will Focus on Diverse Stories Inside the Sports World * * * TNT Sports and UNINTERRUPTED today announced a partnership to develop a new show that will be part of the TNT Sports on truTV programmi  more

DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * The award is given by Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. * * * By Matthew Flaten Millikin University College of Arts & Science faculty members Dr. Jennifer Schroeder and Dr. Kyle Knust recently received 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Awards. The Love of Learning Award is designed to help fund post-baccalaureate pro  more

CORK, Ireland, Oct. 22 -- Tyndall National Institute, a research centre in integrated Information and Communications Technology hardware and systems, issued the following news: Tyndall alumna and former Board member Dr Ann Kelleher has been awarded the prestigious Irish Academy of Engineering (IAE) 2024 Parsons Medal. The Parsons Medal is awarded annually by the IAE to celebrate an individual who has made or led a transformational contribution to engineering on the island of Ireland. After ac  more

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Dhananjay "DJ" Bambah-Mukku, a neuroscientist who is an assistant professor of psychology in the UC San Diego School of Social Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious NIH Director's New Innovator Award. Part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program (HRHR), the NIH Director's New Innovator Award provides significant support to early-career investigators "of exceptional cre  more

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * New pilot study examines AI tools to streamline reporting processes in a hospital setting that could enhance health care delivery and improve access to quality data * * * A pilot study led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially lead to easier, faster and mor  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * College of Medicine - Tucson researchers are leading a team that will test noncompression CT technology, which has the potential to detect more breast cancers while increasing comfort and decreasing radiation exposure. * * * Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are using a $3.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, a division of the Nationa  more

MERCED, California, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Lorena Anderson A group of faculty members at UC Merced has been awarded a $1 million seed grant from the National Science Foundation to form a research collaborative to expand participation and access to materials, research-focused facilities, education, training and careers. The Venture for Innovation in Self-assembly and Integration of Optoelectronic Nanostructures (VISION) at UC Merce  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: A pioneering historian of the late-ancient world at the University of Nottingham, has been awarded a 2024 Philip Leverhulme Prize for his research. Dr George Woudhuysen in the Department of Classics and Archaeology has received one of the Leverhulme Trust's prizes in recognition of his research, which uses investigation of manuscripts to revolutionise understanding of the late-Roman histori  more

GUILFORD, England, Oct. 22 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has recognised Professor Prashant Kumar with the prestigious Haagen-Smit Clean Air Award - an honour widely considered to be the 'Nobel Prize' in air quality achievement. Professor Kumar, Founding Director of the University of Surrey's Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE), has been recognised for his contribution to international education. CARB cited Pro  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Arlington research on pythons provides insights into human diseases like diabetes and cancer * * * All animals possess some capacity for repairing and replacing the lining of their intestines, a process called intestinal regeneration. In mammals, including humans, this constant but relatively minor turnover of cells helps the intestine keep up with the daily requirement  more

WINDSOR, Ontario, Oct. 22 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: Anita Imperioli, founder of the medical charity "In Honour of the Ones We Love," will receive the Christian Culture Series Gold Medal, Assumption University has announced. In a release, the university said Imperioli exemplifies many of the Christian corporal works of mercy in her volunteer work throughout Windsor and Essex County. Since she founded "In Honour of the Ones We Love" following the death of her son at ag  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Houston issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Distinguished Professor Recognized for Contributions to Latino Literature, History * * * For more than four decades, the University of Houston's Nicolas Kanellos has played a major role in helping Latinos tell their stories. Whether it's through fiction, poetry, biographies or history, Kanellos has made an indelible impact on U.S. Latino culture. He has balanced his roles directing Arte Pu  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Patrick Sung, DPhil, director of the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute and associate dean for research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is the latest recipient of the 2024 Basser Global Prize. A leading researcher in the field of DNA damage repair and cancer biology, Sung has been awarded the pr  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming urges people to use the "Power of 10" on UW Giving Day (www.uwyo.edu/givingday), the 10th anniversary of this annual celebration of philanthropy. "Thank you on behalf of the University of Wyoming and the UW Foundation for supporting your university on UW Giving Day," says Doug Stark, chair of the UW Foundation Board. "One person supporting the next generation is a great thing, bu  more

CAMARILLO, California, Oct. 22 -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: The Ventura County NAACP recently presented CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) President Richard Yao with their Community Empowerment Corporate Award in recognition of his commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and more. Yao accepted the award on behalf of the University at the local NAACP's Annual Freedom Fund Award Banquet, held on Oct. 12. "This is especially meaningful   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 22 -- The Washington State Employment Security Department issued the following news release: The Governor's Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) honored 10 Washington employers last week for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and advancing workers with disabilities. The Washington GCDE hosted its 32nd annual Governor's Employer Awards on Oct. 18 at the Kitsap Conference Center in Bremerton. They honored small employers (one to 99 employee  more

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: BALTIMORE - WBFF/FOX 45 today announced the creation of "Spotlight on Maryland," an investigative journalism unit designed to shed light on inefficiencies in state, county and local governments with the purpose of holding public officials in Maryland accountable. This new initiative will expand WBFF's existing investigative and accountability   more

BATHURST, Australia, Oct. 22 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * * The Charles Sturt University Distinguished Alumni Awards winners and those who were highly commended were officially announced on Monday 21 October * The Awards celebrate the global impact Charles Sturt alumni have within their communities and beyond * The exceptional achievements of 12 alumni were recognised through six award categories * The six categories include: Professional Excellence; Rese  more