NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- The National Minority Supplier Development Council issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: Atlanta -- On Wednesday evening, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) concluded the 2024 Annual Conference & Exchange with its Annual Awards ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. This event recognizes the achievements of corporate members, minority business enterprises (MBEs), and other NMSDC network leaders who have shown  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Action Against Hunger issued the following news release: * * * Action Against Hunger Named an Anthem Awards Finalist * * * Action Against Hunger, a nonprofit leader that works to create a future where every life is well nourished, has been named a finalist for three Anthem Awards. Selected from more than 2,300 entries, Action Against Hunger's notable projects include: * REact: Renewable Energies for Assisting Communities Tool, a finalist in Sustainability, Environment &  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: ASHEVILLE, NC, October 25, 2024 U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Asheville, North Carolina, to hear firsthand from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and impacted producers on the region's relief and recovery efforts and highlighted resources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers, families, and communities  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Anthony Watson has been named assistant vice president for facilities operations, one of four business lines within Virginia Tech's Division of Facilities. Watson assumes this role following a recent reorganization of the division for a renewed emphasis and commitment to stewardship, care, and service, which extends across all the university's campuses, sites, and community members. A New River Valley native, Watson has   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release: * * * Renee Fleming Foundation and NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative announce second round of grant applications to encourage collaborative Neuroarts research between early career scientists and art practitioners * * * The NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative is now accepting applications for the 2025 Renee Fleming NeuroArts Investigator Awards. The awards program, established and supported by the Renee Fleming Fou  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news on Oct. 25, 2024: The Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts (TSD), along with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), is pleased to announce Kate Orff of SCAPE Studio as the recipient of the 2025 Tau Sigma Delta Gold Medal and the closing keynote at the ACSA113 Annual Meeting. The Tau Sigma Delta Gold Medal is awarded by the organization's Grand C  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 25 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Dr. Jason Ulsperger, professor of sociology Arkansas Tech University, is the 2024 recipient of the Stanford M. Lyman Distinguished Book Award. The honor is in recognition of "The 53: Rituals, Grief and a Titan II Missile Disaster." Ulsperger authored the book, which was published by Lexington Books in January of 2022. It is currently set to release in paperback in November 2024. According to the publisher,   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Aaron Williams The Mercer University College of Pharmacy welcomes Dr. Nazia Hoque, associate professor of pharmacy at East West University in Bangladesh, to the Hasan Cardiovascular Research Laboratory this fall. Dr. Hoque was awarded the highly competitive Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship, making her one of only five recipients from Bangladesh, a nation of about 180 million people. Dr. Hoque's postdoctoral  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: * * * The list includes debut authors and literary darlings from a range of genres * * * New York, NY - October 25th, 2024 - Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the 13 finalists for their 2024 Book of the Year. The program, now in its sixth year, asks B&N booksellers across the country to nominate a title they find truly outstanding   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Novel treatment being studied in Level I trauma centers in Texas and Wisconsin * * * A unique tactic to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a physical injury is being studied in patients at Level I trauma centers in three medical centers in Texas and Wisconsin: * Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas * Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: More Than $3 Billion in Clean Energy Financing Will Help Lower Energy Costs and Reduce Pollution for Rural Americans Westminster, Colo., Oct. 25, 2024 Today Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced more than $3 billion through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program to lower electricity costs as part of President Biden and Vice President Harris  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: The (Department) today announced the next step in its ongoing efforts to provide student debt relief--a set of proposed rules that, if finalized, would authorize loan forgiveness for approximately 8 million borrowers experiencing hardship. If these rules are finalized as proposed, the Secretary of Education could waive up to the entire outstanding balance of a student loan when the Department determines   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Milestone updates on the anniversary of the launch of New Energy New York * * * As Battery Week kicks off in Binghamton, work continues in earnest across the region to bolster domestic battery and energy storage technology advancements. Federally and state-funded initiatives led by Binghamton University aim to establish upstate New York as a national hub for battery innovation and manufacturing. It has b  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 25 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: SPOKANE, WA/BOISE, ID - Bank of America has named Lauren Murray president of Bank of America Spokane/Boise. As president and head of the market, Murray will connect clients, teammates and communities to the full power of the franchise and drive integration across the bank's eight lines of business. She succeeds Kurt Walsdorf, who recently retired after 40 years of service to the co  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Teaching, research and clinical sciences are just a few areas Dr. Joao Brandao can impact his students. An associate professor in zoological medicine at the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Brandao received the prestigious 2024 Zoetis Veterinary Research Excellence Award. The award is given to an individual who fosters innovative research, on which the scientific advancement of the  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Oct. 25 -- Luther College issued the following news: Tickets for Luther College's award-winning annual Christmas at Luther performance go on sale to the general public starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Limited in-person tickets are available for performances running Dec. 5-8 in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall, and unlimited livestream tickets are available for the performance on Sunday, Dec. 8. Prospective students can receive free tickets to attend the Christmas   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on both the Senate Appropriations and Commerce Committees, announced a two grant awards from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program for West Virginia railway updates. These grants, which were made possible through provisions included in   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Central Florida Development Council issued the following news: The Central Florida Development Council awarded its two highest honors at its Oct. 23 Annual Meeting. Camp Margaritaville was presented with the George W. Harris Jr. Economic Development Award for Success in Large Business, and Straughn Trout Architects with the Jim Brantley Economic Development Award - Success in Small Business. "These companies, along with all the finalists, represent the very best of P  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 25 -- CNN issued the following news: NEW YORK, NY - (October 24, 2024) - CNN Original Series will debut new episodes of the long running HLN Original Series How It Really Happened with Jesse L. Martin. This three-episode installment will investigate the cyanide-laced Tylenol murders of 1982, the legendary violent grifters Sante and Kenny Kimes, and the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979. This edition will premiere with two new episodes on Sunday, November 17 at 9pm ET/PT and   more

BAR HARBOR, Maine, Oct. 26 -- College of the Atlantic issued the following commentary on Oct. 23, 2024: * * * Building a community seed bank in Kenya by Valentina Dereani '27 Utilizing a $10,000 Projects for Peace award, Valentina Dereani '27 is advancing the preservation of biodiversity while empowering small-scale farmers. College of the Atlantic is a leader in experiential learning and environmental stewardship, offering self-directed, interdisciplinary studies in science, art, and the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: HEMLOCK--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) visited Hemlock Semiconductor to celebrate a major federal investment from the CHIPS and Science Act. Secured by Kildee and Stabenow, Hemlock will receive up to $325 million in funding to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on its campus in Hemlock, Michigan. This historic funding will allow Hemlock to expand its pr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Council for Professional Recognition issued the following news release: The Council for Professional Recognition, the nonprofit that offers and administers the Child Development Associate(R) (CDA) credential, is sharing an important achievement of its own: it's proud to be Certified(TM) for the first time by Great Place To Work(R). The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the Council for Professional Reco  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news: * * * 2025 Young Faculty Award invites academic research submissions in new, all open-topic solicitation * * * DARPA's new 2025 Young Faculty Award (YFA) solicitation seeks individual principal investigator abstracts and proposals across an array of technical areas representing research and development thrusts from multiple DARPA technical offices. "For the D  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 26 -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: Today, the Recording Academy(R) and the U.S. Department of State announced that music icon, global philanthropist, and 10-time GRAMMY(R) Award winner Dolly Parton is the 2024 recipient of the PEACE Through Music Award, which honors an American music industry professional, artist or group who has played an invaluable role in cross-cultural exchanges and whose music work advances peace a  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 25 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: * * * Continued on path to improving electric reliability through investments in smart grid technology and new substations Began construction of three new solar parks, all funded by company's voluntary MIGreenPower program Installed nearly 1,000 free air conditioners for people in need in metro Detroit Published 2023 CleanVision Sustainability Report Recognized for initiatives in making DTE a great place to work *  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- Cintas, a provider of entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services, issued the following agency statement on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Discover how a culture of inclusiveness and support has shaped Ryan's journey at Cintas. * * * At Cintas, our identity is shaped by the diverse life experiences and unique perspectives of our employee-partners. Part of that identi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: Today, October 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2.8 million in funding to seven small businesses to further develop and commercialize their environmental technologies. With these awards from EPA's Small Business Innovation Research program, businesses will be tackling complex challenges including destroying PFAS, cleaning indoor air during wildfires, enhanc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * Greenlife Tech Corporation is one of only seven small businesses selected nationwide for this award * * * RALEIGH, N.C. - Today, October 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2.8 million in funding to seven small businesses to further develop and commercialize their environmental technologies. With these awards from EPA's Small Business Innovation Resea  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 26 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * The marathon will be televised live across ESPN platforms nationally and WABC-TV locally, with new live afternoon show airing nationally on ABC * * * ESPN and ABC7/WABC-TV today announced the broadcast schedule for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon taking place Sunday, November 3. Marathon programming will air on ESPN2/ESPN3/ESPN Deportes and ABC7/WABC-TV, which have bee  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Melissa Nipper At its annual Celebration of Research, East Tennessee State University highlighted a record-breaking year in research achievements across the campus and introduced five new awards to honor faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions to advancing research at the university. "We wanted to recognize the important research happening across all of our colleges an  more

MAITLAND, Florida, Oct. 26 -- Funding Florida Legal Aid (formerly the Florida Bar Foundation) issued the following news release: FFLA, formerly The Florida Bar Foundation, has received cy pres awards totaling $309,957 from two class action settlements. FFLA will use the awards to fund legal aid throughout Florida. "FFLA is honored to be the recipient of these awards, as it reflects the trust and confidence the courts have in our ability to administer funding for legal aid," FFLA President Robe  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Eighteen years ago, a third-grade student loaded his steer roping horse, Blue Creek, into a trailer to make the trip to Stillwater. However, they weren't traveling to compete in a rodeo; they were headed to the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Blue Creek had developed colic and was in and out of the hospital several times over the next few weeks. This meant frequent trips to   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Kendall Cooper A Florida State University ornithologist has received a prestigious award for resolving a mismatch between accepted theory and the observed behavior of female birds when choosing mates. Professor of Biological Science Emily DuVal is the recipient of the 2024 Katma Award from the American Ornithological Society (AOS) for her paper, "Inferred Attractiveness: A Generalized Mechanism fo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 25 -- Old Navy, a subsidiary of Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release: This holiday season, Old Navy invites everyone to come play with style with the launch of its latest campaign, "Love is in the House," starring Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (EGOT) award winner Jennifer Hudson. As the go-to destination for fashion, fun, and togetherness, Old Navy tapped Jennifer Hudson to help celebrate the holiday spirit with a campaign  more

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 25 -- Geisinger Health issued the following news release: * * * Awards recognize Geisinger employees who make a 'tremendous difference' * * * Geisinger recently recognized 11 employees who go above and beyond in their dedication to patients at work and in the community with the Caring Award and the Nursing Scholarship Award in honor of Susan M. Robel. "Improving the patient experience and making better health easier for everyone is at the forefront of what we d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: In the aftermath of the 1944 explosion at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in California, white officers were granted leave while African-American Sailors were compelled to return to work. When 258 Sailors refused to handle ammunition, they were subsequently convicted in a summary and general courts-martial. A comprehensive examination of both trials revealed significant legal errors in the proceedings that compromised the   more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Oct. 25 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Cyclists ride through the heart of campus during GC's Homecoming weekend. After an application and review process lasting nearly a decade, the League of American Bicyclists named Goshen College a Bike Friendly University on Oct. 24. Now holding a Bronze certification, the school is one of only four in Indiana to receive a BFU designation. The other three Indiana University, IUPUI and Purdue University all have more than 25,  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Great Plains Center of Excellence convened its inaugural conference at the Hamm Institute for American Energy in Oklahoma City. Held on Sept. 9-10, this landmark event attracted 100-plus participants from various states, including Texas, New Jersey, Colorado, Missouri, and California. It brought together experts, industry leaders and educators to discuss advancements in the clean energy sector. GPCoE is   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 25 -- The Greater Phoenix Chamber issued the following news release: The Greater Phoenix Chamber is proud to announce the 2024 ATHENA private sector, public sector, and young professional award recipients at its 37th Annual ATHENA Awards. Jenny Holsman Tetreault, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, TPI, was awarded the 2024 ATHENA Award in the private sector. Shannon Clancy, CEO, St. Vincent de Paul, earned the 2024 ATHENA Award in the public sector. Hillary Wals  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Otis Toussaint WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 23, 2024) -- The Armed Services YMCA hosted the 18th Annual Angels of the Battlefield Award Ceremony in Arlington, Virginia. The event is dedicated to recognizing the brave men and women who serve as medics, corpsmen, and pararescuemen, those who are often the unsung heroes in the line of duty, risking their lives to save others on the battlefield and beyond. Among the a  more

STANFORD, California, Oct. 25 -- The Hoover Institution at Stanford University issued the following news release: Stanford University's Jay Bhattacharya was awarded the Zimmer Medal, and Brian Conrad was awarded a 2024 Barry Prize, by the American Academy of Sciences and Letters (the Academy). The Zimmer Medal, which honors outstanding courage in the defense of intellectual freedom, was awarded to Sir Salman Rushdie last year. The Barry Prize, which is accompanied by a $50,000 cash award, recog  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: Austin, Texas - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul -- author of the Peace Through Music Diplomacy Act -- congratulated Dolly Parton on receiving the Peace Through Music Award for the ways in which her music has promoted peace and represented the United States across the globe. "Music has a powerful and inexplica  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, National Review broke down a new report commissioned by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the top Republican on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, exposing Kamala Harris' empty promises and radical agenda that has hurt American small businesses. In the report, Senator Ernst conducts a deep dive of the troubling trend of small businesses getting squeezed out of the fe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) Coalition Building Committee is accepting nominations for the 2025 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award. This award consists of a citation and $1,000, which will be presented at the 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The award is sponsored by the Intellectual Free  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 26 -- The Illinois House Democratic Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2024, on behalf of State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago: CHICAGO - Reflecting her diligent support of agricultural issues, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, has been honored by the Cook County Farm Bureau and Illinois Farm Bureau with a "Friend of Agriculture" award. "Agriculture is one of the defining industries of our state, impacting our food and fuel network not just here, but across the   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Sen. Greg Goode, R-Terre Haute: State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute, right) presents Norman Lowery with a Sagamore of the Wabash Wednesday, Oct. 23. "Norm was a tremendous leader of one of our local financial institutions while giving tirelessly to our community through many organizations," Goode said. "Over the last 80 years, this award has been presented to only a few exce  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on October 16, 2024 by Prabhakar Sharma, Jyoti Gulia, Vibhuti Garg and Gaurav Upadhyay entitled "Unleashing the residential rooftop solar potential." Here is the executive summary: * * * The rooftop solar market in India consists of residential, commercial and industrial (C&I) and government segments. In comparison to C&I, the uptake of rooftop solar in the residential sec  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 26 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: * * * Distinguished individuals and organizations are recognized for their exemplary work and service to their communities and the building safety industry * * * Long Beach, CA - During its 2024 Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, the International Code Council recognized individuals and organizations within the building safety industry who continuously go above and beyond in their respec  more

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Oct. 26 -- The International Congress and Convention Association issued the following news release: The ICCA Best Marketing Award 2024 (sponsored by The Meetings Show) was awarded to VisitOSLO on October 23, the last day of the 63rd ICCA Congress in Abu Dhabi. VisitOSLO competed with finalists Business Events Australia and Tourism Winnipeg with a campaign promoting Oslo in an ironic, humorous way that poked fun of their city while highlighting the unique qualities th  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 25 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Idaho's public institutions celebrated six outstanding faculty members this month for their innovative approaches to general education instruction. These educators were honored with the General Education Innovative Award for successfully integrating essential "durable skills" in their coursework. The awards were presented during the annual General Education Summit held October 10-11 in Boise. General education cour  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: As a kid, Dr. Lindsay King loved nature, wildlife and all things science. King didn't grow up thinking she wanted to be a veterinarian like some. However, two years after receiving her Bachelor of Science in neuroscience from the University of Notre Dame, King took a family trip that changed everything. "I remember I was at the local zoo with my family when I lamented that I wished I could work with animal  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The 2024 Dean Orr Scholarship Award was awarded to fourth-year veterinary students Kali Koelling and Breya Ludwig. It's annually gifted to the top-ranking third-year veterinary student. At the age of 4, Koelling would doctor her stuffed animals and put bandages on them as if she were a veterinarian. That is when her passion for veterinary medicine started. Throughout school, Koelling knew she wanted to hav  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas Laredo Sector Border Patrol holds the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month program for October. The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools in Laredo. On Oct. 25, the 11 honorees for October were announced during a ceremony at United South High School. Border Patrol honored 11 recipients   more

LEWISTON, Idaho, Oct. 25 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Lewis-Clark State College's Industrial Maintenance & Millwright Technology program was awarded over $17,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The funding, which must be used by July 2025, will go toward purchasing two gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding machines. The program had to file a formal grant application with the USDA before receiving notice of the award in July 2024. Tw  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: The Library of Congress has announced it will host two Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows for the 2024-2025 school year. Fellows will work closely with the Library's Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Office and Informal Learning Office to make primary sources from the Library's collections more accessible and useful for educators in science, technology, engineering and math across the country. Je  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- Luminis, a part of Acuity Brands, issued the following news: * * * Advanced light module enhances pedestrian comfort with minimized glare, uniform illumination * * * Montreal, QC, October 24, 2024 - Luminis (www.luminis.com), an established innovator and manufacturer of specification-grade, interior and exterior lighting solutions, today released its Pelican exterior luminaire. It features a uniquely curved shape and patent-pending edge-lit technology. Pelican s  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 25 -- Marian University issued the following news: The building design for Marian University's E. S. Witchger School of Engineering has won first place at the prestigious Indy Chamber 2024 Monumental Awards. This is the 47th anniversary of the Monumental Awards which recognizes the pre-eminent accomplishments in the built environment in the Indianapolis region. Nominated by Schmidt Associates, the Witchger engineering building project triumphed over two strong compet  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, released the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded California over $70 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan. "To close the digital divide, we must not only build out broadband infrastructure but  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) will receive $5,836,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements(link is external) (CRISI) Program. The funding will support upgrades to the Staples Mill Station and improve accessibility, safety, and passenger experience. The fed  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Recovering from a presidentially declared disaster like Tropical Storm Helene can be emotionally overwhelming and financially difficult. The most common financial support option available to you is a federal disaster grant from FEMA's Individuals and Households Program. If you received funds from this program, you may be required by law to purchase flood insu  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams MACON -- Mercer University School of Engineering senior Halley Smith was recently named the Student Award Winner for her paper and presentation during the 2024 International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety (ISOES) conference in Denver. Smith, an industrial management major, presented her pilot study on using virtual reality (VR) to reduce exam anxiety. "We did this research  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 -- Mintz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Mintz DC office Managing Member Michelle N. Lipkowitz was selected as the 2024 "DC Managing Partner of the Year" by The National Law Journal. The award recognizes "business leadership prowess" and highlights "notable initiatives and successes around law firm management," according to the publication. Michelle was appointed to the role of office Managing Member in Washington, DC in 2023 and has since focuse  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 26 -- The Missouri Corn Growers Association issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC) CEO Bradley Schad of Versailles, Mo., was recognized today with the Honorary American FFA Degree at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, In. "I'm humbled and honored to receive this award," Schad states. "Growing up on the farm, I knew I wanted to be involved  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation and Logistics issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Jarrod Goentzel, of MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, receives 2024 honor. * * * In recognition of his leadership and contributions to global disaster response efforts, Dr. Jarrod Goentzel, founder and director of the MIT Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab (HSCL), has been awarded the 2024 Humanitarian Logistics Award by the A  more

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * NBC News: Montana Senate candidate says he was 'medically discharged' from the Navy. Records say otherwise. NBC Montana: "Sheehy's campaign declined my request for an interview but did provide a statement. The statement does not answer my question about why the emergency room records have not been released" * * * As Montanans continue to cast their ballots, they are learning more and more about  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In the sweltering summer heat, 31 Defenders trekked up the rigorous route for their graduation ruck. Sixty-five-year-old Jiffy Helton-Sarver marches near the front, carrying a guidon commemorating her fallen son, Security Forces Officer 1st Lt. Joseph Helton. 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr. is pictured on patrol in southern Baghdad in 2009. Helton died Sept. 8, 2009, of wounds sustaine  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 26 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein announced today that North Carolinians now have an even more detailed view into their local governments' spending of the $1.2 billion coming to counties and municipalities to address the opioid overdose crisis. The updated local view feature on the Community Opioid Resources Engine (CORE-NC) (https://us5.myiphide.com/index.php?q=nKampKieY  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are announcing $3,068,909 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Tribal communities to serve individuals with opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use disorders by funding cu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are announcing $3,068,909 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Tribal communities to serve individuals with opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use disorders by funding cult  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release: The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) today announced the completion of a $51 million infrastructure project that raised streets, installed new storm sewers and reconstructed bulkheads in Broad Channel, Queens. The project, which DDC managed for DEP  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, announced $29,751,615 in federal funding for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL) Upgrades Planning Project. The investment comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Consolidated Rail and Infrastructure Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program. "Today's award makes long overdue  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award. Recipients of the NMMA's Freedman Award are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity and personal motivation. The following are categories for consideration: Marine aftermarket or OEM manufacturer Ma  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Future studies that manipulate this RNA could help treat neurodevelopmental diseases in humans * * * When a gene produces too much protein, it can have devastating consequences on brain development and function. Patients with an overproduction of protein from the chromodomain helicase DNA binding (CHD2) gene can develop a rare and severe neurodevelopmental dis  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 25 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University is pleased to announce the 2024 Class of Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award recipients. "As America's leading institution in automotive education, Northwood University is proud to host the Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards, and to honor industry leaders throughout the country who have made noteworthy contributions to education, inside and outside the industry," sta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release: NPR's Book of the Day, Wild Card and Short Wave podcasts feature interviews with NPR journalists and national authors from this year's Library of Congress National Book Festival held in August 2024. Current and upcoming episodes include recorded panels and interviews with NPR hosts Michel Martin, Rachel Martin, Emily Kwong, Regina Barber and authors Sandra Cisneros, James McBride, Rebecca Yarros, Joy Buolamwi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- The Ohio Society of CPAs issued the following news: This year, along with a presidential election, Ohio has one of the country's most high-profile U.S. Senate races. But amid all the attention these races generate, it is important that voters not lose sight of another crucial decision facing Ohio voters this November--the election of Ohio Supreme Court justices. As always, the outcome of these races will significantly impact our state's legal and economic landscape.   more

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 25 -- The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * ODOT selects EV charging companies for first round of NEVI grants for public EV fast charging stations * * * The ODOT Climate Office has selected EV charging companies for the first round of grants from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. The federal NEVI program funds public EV fast charging stations along major roads throughout Oregon. Here are the selected compani  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Oct. 25, 2024: Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the founder and pastor of the now-defunct Pennsylvania branch of Peniel Christian Fellowship International has been ordered to pay $305,704 regarding his misuse of ministry funds. James Collier -- who, along with his wife, were the only board members for the church -- transferred money donated to the fellowship into personal acc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024, behalf of State Rep. Williams, D-Chester: State Rep. Williams, D-Chester, said today he was proud to report state investments to protect people who could be vulnerable to acts of hate. The following organizations received awards from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Domestic Violence Center of Chester County ... $70,0  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on Oct. 25, 2024, on behalf of State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, R-Butler: Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is terminating its contract with Kooth, a London-based online platform that claims to offer mental health treatment to school-aged children in Pennsylvania without parental knowledge, involvement or consent. The termination comes  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Peacock to Launch Premier League Multiview and "Live in Browse" Feature, Making It Even Easier to Discover and Watch Live Events * * * Peacock will expand the Multiview experience, one of the most popular features from its 2024 Paris Olympics coverage, to election night, marking the first time it will be available beyond sports content. Leveraging NBC News coverage, Peacock's electi  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dylan Aste, who recently completed 10 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, has joined Pillsbury's San Diego office as counsel. "Pillsbury has been aggressively expanding our litigation and investigations team to meet our clients' needs, especially in California," said global head of Litigation Deborah Baum. "Dylan has built a great track record of success at the U.S. Attorney's Office, leading some of the office's m  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * The 37 timeless residences located in Denver's sought after Cherry Creek North neighborhood will rise as Colorado's first Waldorf Astoria branded property * * * DENVER - Today, national developer PMG and global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) proudly announce the launch of Waldorf Astoria Residences Denver Cherry Creek. Located at 185 N Steele St., this exceptional condomin  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser (left) presenting FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam with a CED Award. (Photo courtesy of CED Distinguished Leadership Awards) The Committee for Economic Development (CED), the public policy center of The Conference Board, awarded Raj Subramaniam G'89, president and chief executive of FedEx, with a 2024 CED Distinguished Leadership Award for Business Stewardship and Corporate Citizenship. The ceremon  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes Boone Labor and Employment Partner Raquel Alvarenga received the Dallas Regional Chamber's (DRC) 2024 Young Professional Leadership ATHENA(R) Award, presented by KPMG. The award recognizes women under 40 who demonstrate excellence and creativity in their profession and contribute time and energy to serving their communities. Alvarenga was nominated by Stephanie Seno of CBRE and was chosen from the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: CHARLOTTE - Yesterday, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) was honored by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte for her years of service to the community and the role she played in securing $2 million for the construction of their new Atrium Health Community Care Primary Care West Boulevard Family Medicine Clinic. This on-campus clinic will help provide quality, affordable care to tho  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * CHARLOTTE - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement after Congressman Andy Harris (R-MD-01), Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, suggested the North Carolina State Legislature award their state's Electoral College votes to former president Donald Trump irrespective of the votes of the people of North Carolina: "The election is barely under  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: BRADENTON, Fl. - Congressman Vern Buchanan today announced the winners of the 16th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Awards. Buchanan established the awards in 2012 to give special recognition to fire and rescue and EMS personnel who have provided distinguished service to his constituents. "First responders, fire departments and EMS teams are const  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, announced $29,751,615 in federal funding for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL) Upgrades Planning Project. The investment comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Consolidated Rail and Infrastructure Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program. "Today's award make  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, announced $29,751,615 in federal funding for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL) Upgrades Planning Project. The investment comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Consolidated Rail and Infrastructure Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program. "Today's award make  more

PARIS, France, Oct. 25 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: The first legislative elections in a decade in the territory of Jammu and Kashmir have brought the main opposition party to the head of the local government, who ran on the promise of restoring press freedom. The election result indicates a rejection of Narendra Modi's government, and sends the Prime Minister a clear signal: the repression of Kashmiri reporters must stop, and the three media professionals currently i  more

PARIS, France, Oct. 25 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: The Free Narges Coalition condemns the additional six-month prison sentence issued against detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, demands her immediate and unconditional release, and calls again for her to be granted urgent access to essential medical treatment, which was again denied this week. * * * "The Islamic Republic has repeatedly denied medical care to Narges Mohammadi, even as her health ha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: (Kansas City, MO) Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $6,469,000 in federal funding to Cultivate KC to advance conservation and climate-smart agriculture in Kansas City. The federal investment was made possible by the USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $6,469,000 in federal funding to Cultivate KC to advance conservation and climate-smart agriculture in Kansas City. The federal investment was made possible by the USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven approach to conservati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Recently, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) was honored as a 2024 "Friend of Farm Bureau" by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) for his work advancing policies that support America's farmers and ranchers. The award recognizes lawmakers for their outstanding support of agriculture through legislative action and leadership. "Our farmers and ranchers feed and fuel the country and beyond," Ricketts s  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release: * * * This Energy Savings Performance Contract sets a new standard for renewable energy adoption in public utilities, enhancing infrastructure resilience, reducing costs, and fostering community engagement * * * FRAMINGHAM, MA and ROSEBURG, OR - October 25, 2024 - Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator speciali  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The Royal Astronomical Society issued the following news: The first picture of the supermassive black hole at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy may not be a true reflection of its appearance, new research suggests. Astronomers led by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) say their analysis points at Sagittarius A* having an elongated accretion disk, as opposed to the ring-like "doughnut" image released in 2022 by an international team called  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: SOUTHLAKE, Texas and LONDON, United Kingdom - Oct. 25, 2024 - Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading provider of software and technology powering the global travel industry, today announced a new, strategic multi-year agreement with Saga Travel Group, who provide award-winning tours, hotel holidays and tailor-made adventures for the over 50s. The deal has converted Saga's travel business to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: New EPA $$ Will Help KLAW Develop Tech To Reduce Waste Sent To Landfill With Automated Recycling System To Bolster Operations In The Southern Tier Schumer: KLAW Is The Success Story I Had In Mind When Establishing A High-Tech Incubator In Binghamton! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $400,000 in federal funding for the Binghamton-based KLAW Indus  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Funding Will Help Alstom & Partners Produce And Test Hybrid, Battery-Powered Trains At Southern Tier Facility Schumer Urged U.S. Transportation Secretary Which Brings Together Two Emerging Areas Of Manufacturing In The Southern Tier To Fund Project Boosted By The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law Schumer: Fed $$ For Battery-Powered Rail Development Puts Souther  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Award For Livingston Avenue Bridge Will Help Replace 125 Year Old Structure & Civil War-Era Piers & Is Largest CRISI Award EVER Federal Funding For Rail Infrastructure Improvements In The History Of The Program Schumer Relentlessly Advocated To Fund Bridge Placement Project, Calling On US Transportation Secretary & Amtrak CEO To Deliver Resources For Critical Infrastructure I  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * The Dubai Police department was honored with the SIA-sponsored award at the 2024 IACP Annual Banquet. * * * The United Arab Emirates' Dubai Police Force was recognized as the 2024 Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public-Private Cooperation Award, a program presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA). Th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: MINNEAPOLIS - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was awarded the Montgomery Medal from the National Guard Association of the United States (NAGUS). The Montgomery Medal recognizes individuals or organizations who provide outstanding support to the NGAUS. Senator Klobuchar is receiving the award for championing issues important to National Guardsmen and veterans, such as bolstering the "Beyond the Yellow Ri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * HEMLOCK U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) visited Hemlock Semiconductor to celebrate a major federal investment from the CHIPS and Science Act. Secured by Stabenow and Kildee, Hemlock will receive up to $325 million in funding to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on its campus in Hemlock, Michigan. This historic funding will allow Hemlock to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-02) are leading a group of 65 lawmakers in a bicameral letter urging the U.S. Department of Education to take further steps to support borrowers affected by ongoing litigation over President Joe Biden's Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan for student loan repayment and to be prepared with a plan for all possible judicial outc  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 25 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Sister Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG, fifth from the right, receives the Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education. Sister Draru Mary Cecilia, a member of the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Gulu and executive director of the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC), received the 2024 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education following an evening   more

MENLO PARK, California, Oct. 25 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Descamps was recognized for turning the world's most powerful X-ray laser into a sophisticated tool for probing extremely hot, dense matter. * * * With the power of 10 nuclear power plants, a laser beam strikes. For an instant, a ten billionth of a second, the human-hair-thin wafers of plastic and silicon become so hot and dense that standard descriptions of matter don't cut i  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site issued the following news release: An effort to improve the lifespan and resiliency of a communication tower against extreme weather events at the Savannah River Site (SRS) recently garnered the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Sustainability Award for Outstanding Climate Resilience Project. DOE's Sustainability Performance Office recognized the Site's Communication Tower 623-40G Structural Analysis and Upgrad  more

BURBANK, California, Oct. 25 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of Oct. 28-Nov. 1 (subject to change): Monday, Oct. 28 1. Terry  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: ALBANY, NY U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko today celebrated the award of $215,104,000 to New York State Department of Transportation to replace the Livingston Avenue Bridge. For years, Tonko has campaigned for federal funding for the Livingston Avenue Bridge project. Earlier this year, he wrote to the Federal Railroad Administration calling for the project to be funded. "The Livingston Avenue Bridge is a v  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: WESTMINSTER, Colo. Today the U.S. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the finalization of $2.5 billion in grants and low cost loans to Tri-State Generation and Transmission Cooperative, and $1 billion in grants to six other smaller electric cooperatives around the country to advance affordable, renewable energy under the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. According to Tri-State  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- Ansys, a computer-aided engineering software developer, issued the following news release: * * * Ansys won four TSMC 2024 OIP Partner of the Year awards, highlighting excellence in multiphysics analysis solutions for system design using advanced silicon processes and the rapidly evolving 3D-IC and silicon photonics packaging technologies * * * Key Highlights * Ansys multiphysics analysis solutions are critical to the successful integration and performanc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: Ifediora Oli, an employee of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), was sentenced today to 18 months in federal prison for conspiring with two local government officials to defraud the District of Columbia and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) of money, property, and their employees' honest services. As a result of the cons  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: BISMARCK, N.D. The U.S. Department of Education announced an award of $1,922,389 to Turtle Mountain Community College for a research and development infrastructure project. Specifically, this project will improve research and development activities, including infrastructure, faculty development, and undergraduate research opportunities. *** Original text here: https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: The U.S. Navy competitively awarded a contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., to develop the Mining Expendable Delivery Unmanned Submarine Asset (MEDUSA) System. The contract underscores the Navy's commitment to developing a manned-unmanned hybrid fleet to enhance operational effectiveness and mission agility across all maritime environments. MEDUSA is a mining system utilizing an expendable Unmanned Und  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 [Category: Travel] -- The U.S. Travel Association issued the following news release: The U.S. Travel Association joined Congresswoman Deborah Ross, Visit Raleigh and local business leaders for a "Travel Works for America" Power Hour at the Raleigh Durham Airport Authority on October 24. The discussion focused on travel's essential contributions to the region's businesses, workforce and economy. "Joining Congresswoman Ross, Visit Raleigh and other local leaders was a great   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news: When the winners of the 45th News and Documentary Emmy Awards were announced on September 26, the filmmakers behind one triumphant production were quick to credit a number of UCLA School of Law students and faculty members who helped make it all happen. Free Chol Soo Lee, which details the experiences and wrongful murder conviction of a Korean immigrant, and which aired in P  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 25 (TNScapv) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: In a new letter released today, organizations representing victims of radiation exposure from nuclear testing fallout and production are calling on Utah's congressional delegation to support the reauthorization and expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Signed by groups representing physicians, members of the Church of Latter-day Saints, env  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 25 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: Takamira Williams, a University of Baltimore senior and a student fellow with both the Andrew Goodman Foundation and UBalt's own Hoffberger Center for Ethical Engagement, is featured on WJZ-TV in a video about the University's latest successes in encouraging voter participation at the student level. "I just know how important it is to get the youth out" to vote, says Williams, in an interview broadca  more

MERCED, California, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Patty Guerra, UC Merced Conducting research can be daunting. UC Merced, like its sister University of California campuses, prides itself on the opportunities it provides its students to conduct research as part of their educational experiences. But the idea of looking into a concept and producing new results can seem intimidating. Where do you even start? That's where "Course-Based Under  more

MERCED, California, Oct. 25 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: Second-year public health Ph.D. student Sarina Rodriguez was named as a Health Policy Research Scholar by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The HPRS program supports doctoral students from underserved and underrepresented demographics and brings together students from various fields to apply their expertise to policies that advance equity and health. According to the foundation's website, the leader  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * From enchanting live performances of a classic holiday tale to personalized chef-curated menus and private beachfront igloos, Omni offers magical moments and savings of up to 20% * * * (DALLAS, TX) Oct. 24, 2024 - As the holiday season approaches, Omni Hotels & Resorts is pulling out all the stops to deliver good tidings to families and friends alike. With locally inspired holiday-focused Signature Exp  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it has partnered with the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) to award $1.2 million for six projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. "Proje  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: A new study led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is shedding light on a novel role of breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) in tumor suppression. Individuals with inherited mutations in BRCA1 are predisposed to breast, ovarian and other cancers. BRCA1 helps prevent cancer by repairing damaged DNA, but how it does s  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Two researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have received prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER awards to help them establish a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. Stephanie Kivlin, an associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Wei Wang, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff issued the following statement on Oct. 23, 2024, on the death of baseball player Fernando Valenzuela: * * * Fernando Valenzuela was a baseball legend. For 17 seasons in the MLB, with his signature screwball, Fernando Valenzuela confounded batters and delighted fans. He remains the first and only player to win both the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young award in a single season. More than anything, Fernando V  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 26 -- The Washington State Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Grants to 30 nonprofits and tribes will support early planning for capital projects in 16 counties * * * The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced $5.4 million in grants to assist 30 community organizations in the early stages of construction projects. These investments focus on affordable housing and facilities for community services, including child care, early lea  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 25 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: In the fall, it starts as small as a story pitch. In the spring? As tiny as a sketch on a piece of paper. Those little ideas turn into Imagine magazine, a publication produced by student writers and designers at Western Carolina University. Each year's edition is always colorful, unique and rich in content, but last year's was award-winning. Imagine magazine's 2023 issue placed first in the National C  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Watch The Debuts Of HBO Originals "Dune: Prophecy," "Like Water For Chocolate" And "Get Millie Black," Season Three Of The Max Original Series "The Sex Lives Of College Girls," Max/Magnolia Network Original Series "Second Chance Stage," Max Original Film "Sweethearts," HBO Original Documentaries "Night Is Not Eternal," "Surveilled," And "Music Box: Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that five rural Oregon conservation projects have secured a total of more than $95 million in federal investment to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners adopt and expand strategies that enhance natural resources while tackling the climate crisis. . "These significant federal investments add up to huge benefits for Oregonians working to achieve a more   more