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

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

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 29 -- D'Youville College issued the following news: Playing for a professional sports team is always the dream for any young athlete from an early age, and for one former D'Youville University men's basketball player, that dream has taken another step forward to becoming a reality. This past Saturday, the NBA G-League held their annual draft and in the 110 players that were eligible to be drafted, Willie Kondrat '23 waited for his name to be called. Of the two-round, 62  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

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new exhibit in the lobby of Mann Library highlights the contributions of the first Haudenosaunee women in the College of Human Ecology, who benefited from home economics programs but were constrained by inadequate financial support, cultural stereotypes and gender bias. Titled "Redressing Histories of Early Hodinohso:nih Women at Cornell, 1914-1942," the exhibit is part of Human Ecology's centennial celebrations this   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the journey of our pioneering Virtual Reception and Placement (VR&P) program. Since its inception in March 2024, the VR&P program has broadened the scope of U.S. refugee resettlement services by providing resettlement support through virtual means, complementing existing in-person efforts.   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following fact sheet in February, 2024: Here are excerpts: * * * Market continues rapid growth in face of increasing need for customer risk management. Despite making up an estimated 1 percent of U.S. property/casualty insurance premiums in 2022, cyber insurance is expected to continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments in P/C. Two primary factors may be at work: - The ubiquitous threat of data breaches and cyber-atta  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following fact sheet in January, 2024: Here are excerpt: * * * As drivers returned to the roads following the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns, distracted driving surged, causing higher rates of accidents, injuries, and deaths. Telematics, which can help insurers understand drivers' risk profile and tailor auto insurance rates based on driving habits, has demonstrated high levels of efficacy in deterring unsafe driving habits--  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: Over 49,000 Sudanese refugees arrived in Chad in October 2024 alone.Since the crisis began in April 2023, 680,000 Sudanese refugees have fled to Chad.88% of the refugees are women and children, who arrive severely traumatized with very little provisions.The Humanitarian Response Plan for Eastern Chad is only 27% funded. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is sounding the al  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: Plus de 49 000 refugies soudanais sont arrives au Tchad en octobre 2024.Depuis le debut de la crise en avril 2023, 680 000 refugies soudanais ont fui vers le Tchad.88% des refugies sont des femmes et des enfants, qui arrivent gravement traumatises avec tres peu de provisions.Le plan de reponse humanitaire pour l'est du Tchad n'est finance qu'a 27%. L'International Rescue Committ  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(r)(LEI) for China decreased by 0.2% in September 2024 to   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

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: "Orlando's Gift," a new play inspired by Virginia Woolf's novel "Orlando" will premiere Nov. 1 on campus. The play, collaboratively created by Cornell students, faculty and guest artists, and written and directed by Professor David Feldshuh, tells the love story of Woolf and her hero/heroine, Orlando. Orlando who has too many selves to count lives forever in a giddy world of fantasy, wit, surprise and theatrical advent  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Margarita Estevez-Abe, associate professor of political science at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, shared her thoughts below on Japan's general election results. Her research focuses on Japan, gender, and political economy. If you'd like to schedule an interview with her, please reach out to Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at vrmarque@syr.edu. Margarita Estevez-Abe  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 29 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon The Niagara Frontier is rich with history, and Niagara University students have the unique opportunity to learn more about it through a partnership with the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. The program was initiated by Dr. Hope Russell, an adjunct professor of women' studies at NU who also serves as director of education and interpretive planning and historian for the NFNHA, and its educatio  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Yuval Grossman, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected to the American Physical Society (APS). The fellowship program recognizes physicists who have made exceptional contributions in physics research; important applications of physics, leadership in or service to physics; or significant contributions to physics education. Grossman works in the field of high-energy physics phenomenolo  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 29 -- St. Joseph's University, New York, issued the following news release: BROOKLYN and PATCHOGUE, N.Y. - October 28, 2024 -- St. Joseph's University, New York (SJNY) has announced the introduction of a Women's Flag Football program, starting on both campuses in spring 2025. "We are beyond excited to be able to offer this new opportunity for our female student-athletes at St. Joseph's University, New York," said Megan Valentine, director of athletics and recreation f  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

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