DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2024 --"What Would They Say?" the powerful spoken word poem produced by the American Heart Association, which is celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, has been named a finalist in the 4th Annual Anthem Awards. "What Would They Say?" is eligible for Gold, Silver and Bronze Anthe  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 340th Flying Training Group held its fall mandatory unit training assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Oct. 17-18, 2024. Col. Anthony Straw, 340th FTG commander, initiated his first commander's call by thanking and recognizing unit personnel for their outstanding dedication and excellence, while also officially introdu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation issued the following news on Oct. 27, 2024: The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) today honored the campaign to designate sites in Mississippi and Illinois as the Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument with the National Trust/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation. The event took place du  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions include suspending the businesses' PACA licenses and barring the principal ope  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release: * * * AmeriCorps joins Serve Illinois to enhance its ability to service Illinois residents during times of need * * * AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, Serve Illinois, to unify and expedite the volunteerism efforts for natural disaster recovery projects that occur in Illinois. Throug  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Ramsey, MINNESOTA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Connexus Energy will move forward in the Biden-Harris Administration's Empowering Rural America Program (New ERA) award process to procure new clean energy investments throughout rural Minnesota and South Dakota. Connexus is the largest electric cooperative in Minnesota, serving over 130,000 members. Connexus Energy's New E  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 29 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: As part of an expanded commitment to back veterans, Brooklyn Law School has substantially increased scholarship support for students who have served in the nation's armed forces effective this fall semester. The initiative will ensure full-tuition support for veterans qualifying under the Yellow Ribbon Program, a post-9/11 GI Bill administered by the Veterans Administration (VA). The Yellow Ribbon Program awards ben  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a new $5.1 million investment for the University of Cincinnati to improve and accelerate transit construction projects in Ohio, improving efficiency and saving taxpayers money. The University of Cincinnati will help Cincinnati Metro and other Ohio transit agencies deploy and test digital systems that will manage the entire construction process of transit infra  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a new investment to address rail congestion and blocked crossings in Southwest Ohio. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $1.6 million to the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) for its Cincinnati Rail Congestion Mitigation Plan to address rail congestion issues in and around Queensgate Yard in Cincinnati. "Rail congestion often results in s  more

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 29 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: Anthony Chase, assistant dean in Buffalo State University's School of Arts and Sciences, was inducted into the Buffalo Theater District's Plaza of Stars during the kickoff to the 41st anniversary celebration of Curtain Up! on September 9 in downtown Buffalo. The ceremony, held inside Shea's 710 Theatre, was hosted by the award-winning actor, director, and former Plaza of Stars inductee Stephen McKinley Hen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- 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 member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS), announced funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for West Virginia University (WVU). This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spend  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, a native of Rochester, N.Y., delivers remarks at the National Italian American Foundation's 49th anniversary gala, Oct. 26, in Washington D.C. Franchetti received the Leonardo Da Vinci Award in Military Service from NIAF, an award that recognizes significant achievements and societal contributions by Italian Americans. Franchetti was one of six Italian Americans honored this y  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Honea visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), Oct. 24. Franchetti and Honea's visit provided the opportunity for them to see firsthand how NSWC PCD, one of the Navy's premiere research, development, test and evaluation laboratories, supports the fleet through capabilities inclu  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: On what would have been astronomer and planetary scientist Carl Sagan's 90th birthday, Cornell's Carl Sagan Institute will celebrate his legacy in an interdisciplinary day of science, music and more as part of the College of Arts and Sciences' Arts Unplugged series. Sagan's longtime collaborator and widow Ann Druyan, an Emmy and Peabody award-winning writer, producer and director, will open the event. Druyan co-wrote th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following news release: DENVER (October 27, 2024) The Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) Society today presented former President and CEO David H. Stevens, CMB, with its E. Michael Rosser, CMB, MBA Education Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was given posthumously at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) 2024 Annual Convention & Expo. "Dave was a passionate and tireless advocate for our industr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- Emory University's Candler School of Theology issued the following news: On October 24, Candler School of Theology held its 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony. These annual awards celebrate Candler graduates who demonstrate excellence in their service to the church, the school, and/or their communities. Learn more about the award categories and 2024 honorees: Dr. Stacey Floyd-Thomas 93T received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Faithful and Creative Leade  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Development Features a Master-Planned Community with Support Services in Austin, Texas * * * AUSTIN, TEXAS, October 28, 2024 -- Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member Frost Bank, awarded $1.5 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants to Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a Christian so  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 28 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 Diane and Stephen Uhl Memorial Essay Competition for Law School Students, with a top prize of $4,000! Law school students will be asked to respond to recent Supreme Court decisions that allow religious organizations to participate in government funding programs. Additionally, students will then analyze h  more

GENESEO, New York, Oct. 29 -- The Geneseo Foundation issued the following news: On Friday, October 25, The Geneseo Foundation honored David Klein '85 with the 2024 Philanthropic Leadership Award during an alumni recognition event at The Wadsworth Homestead. First presented in 2006, the Philanthropic Leadership Award is one of the Foundation's most prestigious recognitions, awarded annually to individuals whose dedication and commitment create lasting benefits for Geneseo students. Klein, the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The Washington Post announced on Friday that it would not be endorsing a candidate in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, or any future elections. The announcement breaks a 36-year tradition for the paper. If you would like more context on this matter, please consider Jesse J. Holland, the associate director and associate professor at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs. He is an awa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The U.S. presidential election is just over one week away, and democratic candidate Kamala Harris is making all the stops in a final push to reach voters. Over the last week, Harris has continued to ramp up the number of media interviews she has given, speaking with Fox News, NBC News, Telemundo, and with Charlamagne tha God, co-host of the The Breakfast Club radio show, as well as appearing at a CNN town hall in Pen  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Ashland University issued the following news: Jon Parrish Peede expressed an optimistic vision while pledging his commitment to Ashland University and Ashland Theological Seminary, as he was inaugurated as president during a joyous ceremony inside Jack and Deb Miller Chapel on Friday, Oct. 25. Prior to Peede's inaugural address, the formal occasion featured an impressive processional, an invocation and Scripture reading, performances by the AU Brass Ensemble and a ser  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Lynden A. Archer has been appointed to a second term as the Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering, Interim Provost John Siliciano '75 announced Oct. 28. The Cornell Board of Trustees' Executive Committee voted Oct. 14 to approve a new five-year term, effective July 1, 2025. Archer's tenure as dean began July 1, 2020. "Lynden is an inspiring leader and collaborator who has led Cornell Engineering with distinction," Silicia  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following news release: DENVER (October 27, 2024) MBA Education, the award-winning division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today awarded the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) with its Residential Educator of the Year Award here at MBA's 2024 Annual Convention & Expo. "USAA's dedicated approach to education and professional development has distinguished them as a beacon of in  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following news release: DENVER (October 29, 2024) The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today honored Bill Emerson, President of Rocket Companies, with its Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes an individual for dedication and prominent service to MBA and the mortgage lending industry in a variety of capacities involving both legislative and regulatory activities. Emers  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $32,183,290 to the R.J. Corman Railroad Group and $6,492,000 to the Louisville and Indiana Railroad Company (LIRC) through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. R.J. Corman will use today's award to rehabilitate tracks acro  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Carlos Taboada, assistant professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University. (The David and Lucile Packard Foundation) For Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Carlos Taboada, the fascination with wildlife and biology began when he was a kid. But what firmly decided his future career path were two key moments: an opportunity to conduct fieldwork on polka-dot treefrogs in Argentina and reading Sonke   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In the sweltering summer heat on Aug. 15, 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. Helton-Sarver comes to JBSA-Camp Bullis three times a year to complete a 4-mile r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release: "The College of the Florida Keys is an exemplary RISE Up partner, utilizing the training program to provide its students with the knowledge and skillset to navigate their entrance into the workforce and secure jobs in retail and elsewhere." The NRF Foundation today announced The College of the Florida Keys as the 2025 RISE Up Partner of the Year. Presented by Old Navy, the award recogn  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: San Francisco Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that San Francisco is set to receive nearly $25 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This federal funding will help connect California High-Speed rail and Caltrain commuter service to the Salesforce Transit Center. "Safe, affordable and accessible public transit is key to San Francisco's economic recovery and to saving   more

BURBANK, California, Oct. 28 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Photos Available Here Live television event producer Raj Kapoor returns as executive producer and showrunner, Katy Mullan as executive producer, and Hamish Hamilton as director of the 97th Oscars(r); Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang announced today. It is Kapoor and Mullan's second time to executive produce and Hamilton's fifth time directing the Oscars. They each won an E  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University has announced the reappointments of Bridget Gorman as dean of undergraduates and Seiichi Matsuda as dean of graduate and postdoctoral studies, both for five-year terms beginning July 1, 2025. In addition, C. Fred Higgs III and Robert Bruce were reappointed to key positions in the university's leadership structure, with Higgs serving as vice provost for academic affairs and Bruce as dean of the Susanne  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art issued the following news release: * * * The Regents Also Reappointed Six Trustees for Second Terms in 2024 * * * The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has announced its newest board members: Secretary Elaine Chao, the 24th U.S. Secretary of Labor and 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and Ruchi Bhowmik, Vice President of Public Policy at Netflix, one of the world's leading entertainment services with operations  more

WESTVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 29 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2024 Innovators Awards. Winners will be inducted into the Society during the group's annual luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. CST on Nov. 20 at Purdue University Northwest's Westville campus, 1401 S. U.S. 421, Westville, Ind. "The quality of the inductees identified this year by the selection committee is outstanding and showcase  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: An Army Special Forces officer who advocates for veterans' mental health has been appointed to the 2024-2025 class of White House Fellows, a highly selective program for leaders who are committed to public service. Maj. Nicholas Dockery is placed at the Office of the First Lady: Joining Forces Initiative, the White House said. Joining Forces is a White House initiative to s  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 28 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming invites the community to the Stewart Community Engagement Forum Friday, Nov. 8, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Room 506 of Coe Library. This free event is open to all UW students, employees and the public. The forum will feature presentations from UW faculty members on their service-learning course development, alongside updates from students who received the prestigious Stewart Family S  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * 14 Faculty Members Selected from SUNY's Four University Centers SUNY, IBM Have Partnered Since 2019 to Advance AI Research and Innovation * * * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the 2024 SUNY-IBM AI Research Alliance grant recipients. Fourteen outstanding researchers from SUNY's four university centers have been awarded grants this year for   more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, issued the following news release: Taco van der Maten, segment manager for energy, petrochemicals, and polymers at MalvernPanalytical, was awarded the William T. Cavanaugh Award at ASTM International's October 2024 Board meeting.  more

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 29 -- Tampa International Airport issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * The money comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help pay for elements of Tampa International Airport's new Airside, which will break ground later this year. * * * Tampa International Airport will receive $40 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to help fund construction of Airside D. The award is part of the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which Congres  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Three Texas State University graduate students -- Ayse Melodi Edizer, Greyson Fruge, and Isabella Changsut -- share their experiences traveling to conferences with support from The Graduate College's Graduate Student Travel Fund. Ayse Melodi Edizer Edizer is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Postsecondary Student Success in Learning, Literacy, and Mathematics program at TXST. Edizer is also a   more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Dan White Ellen Bass is the author of nine poetry collections of poetry and was elected a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets in 2017. Her work appears frequently in The New Yorker, The American Poetry Review, The New York Times Magazine and The Atlantic. Since its inception in 2010, the annual Morton Marcus Poetry Reading has become one of the most highly anticipat  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 28 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: BUCKHANNON West Virginia Wesleyan College honored a mathematics professor who exemplifies the qualities of professional competence, dedication to growth of students and commitment to the highest academic standards at the recent Founders Day Convocation. Dr. Lynn M. Linder, Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, said Dr. Jesse Oldroyd, an associate professor in the Department of Ma  more