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Awards Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Wednesday October 30, 2024 ( 168 items )  
2024 IHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by Nissan Brought the Biggest Names in Latin Music Together in Miami
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 29 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * The event featured performances by iHeartRadio Corazon Latino Award recipient Feid, Sebastian Yatra, Chencho Corleone, Wisin, Manuel Turizo, Maria Becerra and a special performance by Black Eyed Peas. * * * NEW YORK - October 28, 2024 - The 2024 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by the All-New Nissan KICKS celebrated the best in Latin music on Saturday evening with performances by iHeartRadio Corazon Latino  more
2024 NAIA Women's Soccer Players of the Week - No. 10 (October 29)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 30 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: SCAD Savannah's (Ga.) Abigail Siddall and Benedictine's (Kan.) Mackenzie Korzenecki are the NAIA Women's Soccer Players of the Week, NAIA officials announced today. Siddall is the national offensive player of the week, while Korzenecki earns the defensive award. The duo was selected based on their performances from October 21-27 from a pool of conference/Continental Athleti  more
309th Software Engineering Group Wins Coveted Software Maintenance Excellence Award
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Kendahl Johnson, 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs HILL AFB, Utah -- Hill Air Force Base's 309th Software Engineering Group was recognized by the Department of Defense with its coveted Rear Admiral Grace M. Hopper Award for Software Maintenance Excellence. The award recognizes the top organic software activity that, through its mission accomplishments, provided extraordinary ca  more
ACTFL and LCF Celebrate Achievement in Language Education
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: ACTFL and the Language Connects Foundation (LCF) are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the ACTFL & Language Connects Foundation Professional Awards, an annual program recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of language education. These awards will be presented in Philadelphia on Friday, November 22, as part of the ACTFL 2024 Annu  more
Alexander Maloney Named Inaugural Walters Endowed Professor for Quantum Science
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Alexander Maloney, an international leader in quantum information science, joins the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) this fall as the inaugural Kathy and Stan Walters Endowed Professor of Quantum Science. Maloney, a researcher who investigates fundamental questions in theoretical physics and quantum information theory, comes to Syracuse from McGill University in Montreal. Alexander Maloney "I am delighted by the  more
Allstate Expands Support for All College Sports, Athletes
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Good Hands nets program will fund more opportunities for all student-athletes; expanded Good Works Team for all sports to increase athletes' impact in communities. * * * Allstate today announced a new chapter in its longstanding support of college athletics that will spotlight and elevate all sports and all athletes. As part of this effort, Allstate   more
Amentum Awarded $490M Contract to Modernize U.S. Navy's Multi-Engine Training Aircraft Fleet
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Oct. 29 -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: CHANTILLY, Va., October 28, 2024 - The U.S. Navy awarded Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) a $490 million contract to deliver comprehensive contractor logistics support (CLS) of the state-of-the-art T-54A Multi Engine Training System (METS). This innovative system will supersede the aging T-44C aircraft, as Amentum collaborates with the Navy and Textron, the original equipment manuf  more
American Bankers Association: National Survey - U.S. Consumers are Happy With Their Bank, View Banks as Source of Strength for the Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following news release: * * * Poll also finds Americans trust banks more than other industries to protect them from fraud * * * In a nation deeply divided just a week ahead of Election Day, a new national survey shows Americans agree on one thing: they like their bank. Nearly 9 in 10 Americans with a bank account (85%) say they are "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their primary bank, and 94% rate their bank's cus  more
American Council of Life Insurers: New Research Shows Full or Partial Annuitization Leads to Better Retirement Income Outcomes Than 4% Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following news release: * * * Retirement Experts Mark Warshawsky and Gaobo Pang find value of annuities applies widely in retirement income strategies. * * * A strategic balance of annuities and systematic withdrawals, tailored to individual needs, preferences and market conditions, is the key to optimal retirement outcomes according to new research from economists Mark Warshawsky, Principal of ReLIA Strategies,  more
American Health Information Management Association Announces 2023 Triumph Award Winners: Celebrating Excellence in Health Information
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- The American Health Information Management Association issued the following news release: The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is proud to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Triumph Awards, recognizing exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to the health information (HI) profession. The Triumph Awards honor leaders who advance the HI field, enhance educational opportunities, and inspire the next generatio  more
American Health Information Management Association Honors Texas Health Resources With 2024 Grace Award for Innovation in Health Information
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- The American Health Information Management Association issued the following news release: The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is proud to announce that Texas Health Resources (THR) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Grace Award. This award recognizes healthcare delivery organizations that exemplify innovative approaches to using health information to deliver high-quality care to patients, honoring the legacy of AHIMA founder Grace Whit  more
American Library Association's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) announces establishment of the GNCRT Outstanding Comics Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 28 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO The American Library Association's (ALA) Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is excited to announce the launch of the GNCRT Outstanding Comics Award, a new award dedicated to recognizing excellence in graphic novels for libraries. This award strives to highlight exceptional comics publishing, recognize comics for their contributions to literacy, and promote hig  more
An Institute for the Liberal Arts Opens at Vassar
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Oct. 30 -- Vassar College issued the following news release: * * * New green building designed by award-winning architect Frederick Fisher brings diverse communities together in New York's Hudson Valley. * * * This weekend Vassar unveiled The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, a new space created to serve as a hub for policy, learning, debate, and ideas on the issues that affect us today and will shape our lives decades from now. The opening brought together a new  more
ARC Awards $33.5 Million to Accelerate Economic Growth Across 13 Appalachian States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Project Funding Supports Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity Job Training and Industry Expansion Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ARC's largest ARISE award package to date supports 12 multi-state, collaborative projects seeking to transform the regional economy. * * * Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $33.5 million to 12 collaborative, mu  more
As Defensetech Industry Grows, Pillsbury Adds National Security Lobbying Trio
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Arrivals of Justin Rubin, Rachel Gorsky Bombach and John Thomas Further Expands Capabilities of Pillsbury's Dual Use Technologies Team * * * Representing an important expansion of Pillsbury's Defensetech capabilities in the U.S. and abroad, Pillsbury has recruited a well-known three-person team focused on National Security and Defense Contracting lobbying. The group--consisting of senior counsel Justin S. Ru  more
Assistant Leader Neguse, Local Leaders Celebrate $66.4M for Front Range Passenger Rail Project
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Lafayette, CO -- In case you missed it, earlier today, U.S. House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse celebrated the announcement that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded $66.4 million to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to help bring the Front Range Passenger Rail Project to life. The funding was allocated through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and  more
Ay, Caramba! The Simpsons Funday Football Streams Live December 9 on Disney+ and ESPN+, Real-Time Animated Monday Night Football Game Featuring the Bengals and Cowboys in the Iconic Simpsons Cartoon World
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * * Bart Joins the Bengals, Homer Teams Up with the Cowboys in Live Animated Presentation of Monday Night Football * The Simpsons Funday Football Complements Traditional MNF Game Presentation on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes * NFL's Next Gen Stats Player Tracking Data Combined with Sony's Beyond Sports and Hawk-Eye Innovation Enables Virtual Re-Creation of the Game *  more
Bray Receives 2024 Distinguished Service Award
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Minneapolis partner Thomas Bray was honored by the MSBA Real Property Section and Minnesota CLE as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Service Award at the Real Estate Institute on Oct. 24. The award recognizes attorneys who have provided distinguished service within the Real Property Section. Bray has been a Certified Real Property Law Specialist since 2002 and a Fellow of the American College of Real Est  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Local Accountability, Transparency Rules for New Round of Homeless Funding
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Expanding California's unprecedented support for local efforts to create long-term solutions to address homelessness, Governor Newsom today announced that 37 regional grantees -- representing 100 local communities and organizations statewide -- will receive more than $827 million in new state investments to create new housing, shelter, and support for those experiencing homel  more
Cannon AFB One of Four Installations the Air Force Awards With 2024 Air Force Community Partnership Awards
HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations & Environment has recognized four installations as recipients of the 2024 Air Force Community Partnership (AFCP) Awards. The AFCP Awards honor installations who develop mutually beneficial partnerships with their local communities to improve quality of life for Airmen, Guardians and  more
Casey, Cartwright Secure Funding to Begin Construction on Scranton to New York Rail Line
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Casey, Cartwright have long pushed to restore passenger rail service to region Direct rail service between Scranton and New York could generate as much as $84 million in economic activity every year, according to Amtrak study Funding to begin railway construction made possible by Casey and Cartwright-backed infrastructure law Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartw  more
CEB Award Sixth Edition Launches to Celebrate Social Projects in Europe
PARIS, France, Oct. 29 -- The Council of Europe Development Bank issued the following news: The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is pleased to announce the launch of the sixth edition of the CEB Award for Social Cohesion today. The Award honours organisations and individuals dedicated to driving social change and addressing critical issues in their communities, thereby fostering greater social cohesion across Europe. The prize features a Euros45,000 contribution to the winning initiati  more
Center for Homeland Defense & Security: Executive Leaders Program Alum, Co-Facilitator Dominique Wong Linking Medicine, Homeland Security
MONTEREY, California, Oct. 30 -- The Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security issued the following story: Perhaps given her career trajectory it was inevitable that Dr. Dominique Wong would become a leading advocate for what she calls homeland security medicine. The Center for Homeland Defense and Security alum who graduated from the Executive Leaders Program with Cohort 2101 in February 2022 as the Ellen Gordon Award winner and now serves as a co-facilitator for EL  more
Chief of Naval Operations Franchetti and MCPON Honea Visit NSWC Panama City Division
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: From Cierra Burch, Shauna Love-vonKnoblauch, Katherine Mapp and Jeremy Roman PANAMA CITY, Florida - 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, d  more
Chief of Naval Operations Franchetti Remarks at National Italian American Foundation Gala Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following remarks on Oct. 28, 2024, by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti at National Italian American Foundation gala: * * * Thank you to NIAF for this incredible recognition. It is truly an honor to be with you this evening to receive the Leonardo Da Vinci Award for Military Service. As you just saw in the video, my great grandparents came to America in search of the American dream - life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and  more
CNN and Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. Join Forces for a New Campaign Showcasing Transformative Partnerships for Sustainable Future
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- CNN issued the following news: CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., (NX) are collaborating on a cross-platform campaign dedicated to showcasing stories of unique partnerships that have resulted in creative disruptions, transforming the way business is conducted globally. The campaign includes two branded videos produced by CNNIC's global brand studio, Create, aimed at establishing NX's recognition as a global leader in logistics b  more
CNN Sees Strong October With Double Digit Yoy Growth Heading Into 2024 Election Week
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- CNN issued the following news: * * * Ranks as Top 5 Network in All of Cable in October Draws Double Digit Growth Year Over Year in Weekday Prime, Both Demos #1 Digital News Outlet in the U.S. * * * NEW YORK-- (October 29, 2024) -- In October, CNN delivered a strong performance across linear, digital and streaming platforms. CNN was a top 5 network in all of cable among P2+ for the 17th consecutive month (538k) and among P25-54 for the 4th consecutive mon  more
Colo. Gov. Polis, Federal Delegation Celebrates $66.4 Million From DOT to Improve Safety, Expand Colorado Rail
WESTMINSTER, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Total Funding of $94.3 million will help improve safety of freight operations today in Colorado by adding Positive Train Control and crossing improvements to the Front Range Rail Corridor preparing Colorado for fast, convenient, and safe passenger rail service * * * Governor Polis, Senator Michael Bennet, Congressman Joe Neguse, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, Colorado   more
Colo. House Republicans: State Rep. Lisa Frizell Honored With Four Prestigious Awards for Legislative Leadership
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Colorado House Republicans are proud to announce that Representative Lisa Frizell has been recognized with four prestigious awards for her outstanding leadership and dedication to the people of Colorado. Representative Frizell received the Independent Community Bankers of Colorado 2024 Champion of Main Street Award, the Common Sense in the Courtroom Award, Colorado Realtors(R) Legisla  more
Congresswoman Brown Announces $94 Million Awarded to Port of Cleveland Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Cleveland OH Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announce(link is external) that the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority has been awarded $94,261,128 thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. Congresswoman Brown proudly voted for the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. The Port Authority has been awarded a Clean Ports Program(link is external) grant, which was sup  more
CRN Recognizes Up and Coming Nutrition Scientists During Association's Annual Science Symposium
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition issued the following news release: * * * CAPS Award provides access to CRN's signature symposium, Science in Session; presented in partnership with the American Society for Nutrition Foundation * * * The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced the winners of its CAPS graduate student award program for 2024 that grants the next generati  more
DeAnn Mullins Awarded Dargavel Medal by NCPA Foundation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation issued the following news release: COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 28, 2024) - DeAnn Mullins, the retired owner and clinical director of Mullins Pharmacy, Wildflower Apothecary and WeCare Wellness, formerly located in Lynn Haven, Fla., was awarded the 2024 John W. Dargavel Medal by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation as part of NCPA's Annual Convention, being held Oct. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio.   more
Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency Leaders Honor Lockheed Martin With Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency issued the following news: By John Joyce BETHESDA, Md. - Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) leaders recognized Lockheed Martin Corp. as a national leader in counterintelligence while presenting the 2023 Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence to the company's senior officials on Oct. 23. "This award represents the important work, innovation and vigilanc  more
Department of Labor Awards $5M for Temporary Jobs, Workforce Training to Continue Hurricane Idalia Support to Florida
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Incremental funding provides disaster recovery, workforce training in 33 counties * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $5 million in funding to support continued disaster-relief employment and workforce training for Florida residents as the state continues to recover after Hurricane Idalia. On Sept. 18, 2023, the depa  more
Destiny Johnson Named McKendree University's 2024-2025 Student Laureate
LEBANON, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- McKendree University issued the following news release: Destiny Johnson, a senior from Maryville, Ill., was recently named this year's recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. This is the state's highest student honor for leadership, service and excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities, and it is awarded to a noteworthy senior from each college and university. Johnson and other t  more
Discovery Education: Ahead of Schedule - STEM Careers Coalition Reaches Over 10.7 Million Students
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 29 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Charlotte, NC (Monday, October 28, 2024) -- The STEM Careers Coalition - an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections - today announced it has surpassed the goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025 ahead of schedule. Since 2019, the ST  more
DOE: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $150 Million to Advance Net-Zero Projects at Federal Facilities, Saving Taxpayers Money
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Funding from Investing in America Will Support 67 Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Projects at Federal Facilities, Saving Taxpayers $41 Million Annually While Cutting Carbon Pollution * * * As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $149.87 million for 67 energy conservation and clean energy projects at Fed  more
Engineers Australia: Engineering Students Unite to Rescue the Planet Gondwana
BARTON, Australia, Oct. 30 -- Engineers Australia issued the following news release: Monash University Malaysia has achieved a landmark victory, outshining teams from Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand to win the 2024 Warman Design and Build Competition. Held on October 26-27, the event saw Monash University Malaysia make history as the first team from their campus to capture the title. Acting Engineers Australia Chief Engineer Bernadette Foley said the contest allows university students to t  more
EPA Announces $104M Clean Ports Investments in Washington
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * EPA's Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice * * * SEATTLE -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that six ports in Washington were selected to receive more than $104 million through EPA's Clean Ports Program to suppo  more
EPA Announces More Than $94 Million in Clean Ports Investments to the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority as Part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * EPA's Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice * * * Today, October 29, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Cle  more
EPA Awards KLAW Industries in NY $400,000 to Develop a System to Make Recycling Cheaper
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY (Oct. 29, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected KLAW Industries LLC, based in Binghamton, New York, to receive about $400,000 to develop a rapidly deployable, autonomous robotic sorting system to improve recycling facilities in disadvantaged communities. This grant is part of the EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative to support innovative soluti  more
EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2,999,889 of Clean Ports Investments for Louisiana as Part of Investing America Agenda
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA's Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice * * * DALLAS, TEXAS (October 29, 2024) -- As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the   more
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Delta Metals
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Delta Metals of Decatur County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "Marvin Peachey has raised the roof and crafted dreams through Delta Metals' commitment to designing dependable b  more
Estate of Stan and Alta Barer Makes Transformational Gift to UW School of Law to Support Global Sustainable Development Program
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 30 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: The University of Washington on Tuesday announced a transformational gift from the estate of Stan and Alta Barer to the School of Law, expanding the couple's namesake institute: The Barer Institute for Leadership in Law & Global Development. The gift will support the recruitment of additional international fellows, increase scholarships, endow faculty positions and create more global impact. The $45  more
FCC Media Bureau Issues Memorandum Opinion and Order on Comparative Consideration of Three Groups of Mutually Exclusive Applications
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following memorandum opinion and order (NCE MX Group Numbers 93, 95, and 200) on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Comparative Consideration of Three Groups of Mutually Exclusive Applications for Permits to Construct New Noncommercial Educational FM Stations MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER By the Commission: Commissioner Gomez not participating. I. INTRODUCTION 1. The Commission has before it for compar  more
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas: $78.9 Million in Affordable Housing Program General Fund Grants Awarded Through Members in 2024
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following member bulletin (No. 2024-35): * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $78.9 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund grants to 41 affordable housing projects through 22 member financial institutions. The grants will create 3,571 new or rehabilitated housing units. The AHP General Fund is  more
FFRF Governmental Affairs Director Mark Dann named a NILE Top Lobbyist
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 29 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation proudly announces that Mark Dann, the organization's D.C.-based governmental affairs director, has been named one of the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) Top Lobbyists for 2024. This prestigious award highlights Mark's ethical leadership, advocacy and commitment to advancing the separation of state and church through stra  more
First-ever "Retail Voices by NRF" Honorees Revealed
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release: "This new community brings together the most accomplished individuals, ranging from commerce pioneers and retail analysts to some of the most well-connected and revered industry veterans." NEW YORK The National Retail Federation, in partnership with RETHINK Retail, a global media company focused on retail content and insights, and supporting partner Women in Retail, today announced the  more
Forty-Six Receive AMS-Simons Research Enhancement Grants for PUI Faculty
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release: Forty-six mathematical scientists have been named recipients of AMS-Simons Research Enhancement Grants for Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) Faculty. Each awardee will receive $3,000 per year for three years. The grants foster and support research collaboration by full-time mid-career mathematicians at US institutions that do not offer a mathematics doctoral degree. This  more
Global sensation The King's Singers return to Luther College on Nov. 12
DECORAH, Iowa, Oct. 29 -- Luther College issued the following news: World-renowned a capella ensemble The King's Singers will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall as part of Luther College's 2024-25 Center Stage Series. For more than 50 years, The King's Singers have set the gold standard in a cappella by performing in concert halls throughout the world. They are renowned for their unrivaled technique, musicianship and versatility. The last time   more
Gulfstream Offers Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi for G650 and G650ER
SAVANNAH, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Expanded Support Capabilities Enhance Connectivity Options and Convenience for Customers * * * Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certification to install Starlink high-speed internet on the award-winning G650 and G650ER. This FAA approval gives G650 and G650ER custome  more
History Ph.D. Candidate Honored With Guggenheim Scholars Award
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: History Ph.D. candidate Ian Glazman-Schillinger has been awarded a prestigious Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Emerging Scholars award to continue his dissertation research on late 20th-century hate movements. Ian Glazman-Schillinger Glazman-Schillinger, in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is one of 11 doctoral candidates who received the award, which comes with $25,000. The funding supports r  more
Hundreds Gather at Arizona School for Annual ACE Program Launch
MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: Civil Air Patrol's national youth aerospace-related STEM education program, Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE), begins each academic year with a national liftoff at the previous year's national ACE school of the year -- in this case, Grayhawk Elementary in Scottsdale, Arizona, where more than 600 students, educators, and guests turned out Oct. 15. Principal Eli Hubbell welcomed stude  more
Hunton Andrews Kurth Represents U.S. Department of Commerce in First Commercial CHIPS Award
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented the CHIPS Program Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce in connection with its first commercial CHIPS Incentives award under the CHIPS Incentive Program's Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities. Pursuant to the award, the U.S. Department of Commerce will provide up to $123 million in direct funding to Polar Semiconductor (Polar), a Minnesota-based s  more
Husch Blackwell Presents 2024 Pro Bono Impact Award to Cormac Connor
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 29 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Husch Blackwell presented its annual Pro Bono Impact Award to Washington, DC-based partner Cormac Connor as part of National Pro Bono Week observances. Connor leads the firm's pro bono partnership with the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation (LBHF), advancing critical mental health advocacy for healthcare workers. The foundation honors Dr. Lorna Breen, a New York City emergency ph  more
Ind. House Republicans Caucus: Local Legislators - Indiana Launches Award Recognizing First Responders Who Go Above and Beyond Call of Duty
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by local lawmakers. State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) said the Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor (https://www.in.gov/dhs/special-recognitions/#tab-706703-4-Hoosier_First  more
Ind. House Republicans Caucus: Monroe County Legislators - Indiana Launches Award Recognizing First Responders Who Go Above and Beyond Call of Duty
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by local lawmakers. State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) said the Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor (https://www.in.gov/dhs/special-recognitions/#tab-706703-4-Hoosier_First_  more
Ind. House Republicans Caucus: State Rep. Baird - Indiana Launches Award Recognizing First Responders Who Go Above and Beyond Call of Duty
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle). The Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor honors firefighters, emergency medical responders, law enforcement and others who distin  more
Ind. House Republicans Caucus: State Rep. Hall - Indiana Launches Award Recognizing First Responders Who Go Above and Beyond Call of Duty
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman). The Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor honors (https://www.in.gov/dhs/special-recognitions/#tab-706703-4-Hoosier_First_Responder_Meda  more
Ind. House Republicans Caucus: State Rep. Lehman - Indiana Launches Award Recognizing First Responders Who Go Above and Beyond Call of Duty
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne). The Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor (https://www.in.gov/dhs/special-recognitions/#tab-706703-4-Hoosier_First_Responder_Medal_of_H  more
Ind. House Republicans Caucus: State Rep. Patterson - Indiana Launches Award Recognizing First Responders Who Go Above and Beyond Call of Duty
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville). The Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor (https://www.in.gov/dhs/special-recognitions/#tab-706703-4-Hoosier_First_Responder  more
Ind. House Republicans Caucus: State Rep. Pierce Presents Aviation Attorney and Anderson Native Stephen Hofer With Sagamore of the Wabash
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash to Anderson native Stephen Hofer before the Indiana University football game Saturday in Bloomington. An Anderson native and Los Angeles-based lawyer, Hofer is often called the "Aviation Attorney to the Stars" for his expertise in aviation law and representation of celebrity clients. Pierce was  more
Ind. House Republicans Caucus: State Rep. Prescott - Indiana Launches Award Recognizing First Responders Who Go Above and Beyond Call of Duty
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). The Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor honors (https://www.in.gov/dhs/special-recognitions/#tab-706703-4-Hoosier_First_Respon  more
Ind. House Republicans Caucus: State Reps. Heaton, Morrison - Indiana Launches Award Recognizing First Responders Who Go Above and Beyond Call of Duty
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil). Heaton said the Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor (https://www.in.gov/dhs/special-recognitions/#  more
Ind. House Republicans Caucus: State Reps. Prescott, Lehman - Indiana Launches Award Recognizing First Responders Who Go Above and Beyond Call of Duty
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). Lehman said the Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor honors firefighters, emergency medical responde  more
Ind. House Republicans Caucus: Vigo County Legislators - Indiana Launches Award Recognizing First Responders Who Go Above and Beyond Call of Duty
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by local lawmakers. State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) said the Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor (https://www.in.gov/dhs/special-recognitions/#tab-706703-4-Hoosier_Fi  more
Ind. Senate Republicans: State. Sen. Crider to Be Honored With 2024 Faces of Hope Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 29 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: On Nov. 14 at the annual Rise & Shine for Hope breakfast fundraiser (https://www.hopeacademyrhs.org/riseandshine/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGMdqJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHX2bIKrByn2FC-zU7lWyTFznNw0DgquwhGRLbk8TYtDw_1B4BewpAJKyew_aem_inX6HfwvALGs525xGCkMEg), the Hope Academy will honor State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) as the 2024 Faces of Hope Award recipient. Crider will also deliver a keyn  more
Independent Women's Voice: Millions Tune In For "Stand With Women" Event With Tulsi Gabbard, Riley Gaines, Meghan McCain, Sage Steele, Royce Gracie, Champion Athletes, Women's Sports Advocates
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * "We have seen the attack on women, and we have seen the attack on objective truth." - Riley Gaines * * * PHILADELPHIA, PA -- On Sunday, Independent Women's Voice (IWV) hosted a live studio-audience Stand With Women: Equality Is Not A Game program before 400 Pennsylvanians and millions tuning in to the livestream. Tulsi Gab  more
International Press Institute: The Outlook - Virtual Visit to Scrolla.Africa
VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 29 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * Learn more about how Scrolla embraced the challenge of using AI for good journalism through training, experimenting and refining their guidelines * * * This is The Outlook, IPI's media innovation newsletter, where we approach strategies and tools for innovation and business development, and learn from the newsrooms that are implementing them. In this week's newsletter, we bring you the main learni  more
Keesler Defenders shine as examples of success
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Every Defender's career is outlined with critical responsibilities, whether guarding missiles or granting access through security gates. It requires a high level of leadership skills for any situation they may encounter, even in the classroom. On base, Defenders from the 81st Security Forces Squadron earned the John L. Levitow Award at Airman Leadership School six times since the st  more
Kennedy Awarded 2025 AMS Foias Prize
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 30 -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release: Matthew Kennedy, University of Waterloo, has been awarded the 2025 Ciprian Foias Prize in Operator Theory by the American Mathematical Society (AMS). Kennedy has been honored for his wide-ranging and innovative work on group C*-algebras, according to the citation. From the citation The 2025 Ciprian Foias Prize in Operator Theory is awarded to Matthew Kennedy for his wide-ranging and innov  more
L.A. Times and Sypher Studios to Premiere Environmental Documentary Feature 'Out of Plain Sight' at DOC NYC
EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 30 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: * * * Directed by Pulitzer Prize-finalist Rosanna Xia, the feature film is an unprecedented expansion of one of The Times' most shocking exposes. * * * The Los Angeles Times' most ambitious documentary film yet will world premiere in November at DOC NYC, the nation's largest documentary film festival. The feature-length film "Out of Plain Sight" is a cinematic expansion of a series of haunting reports  more
LCV Celebrates the Launch of Biden-Harris Administration's Clean Ports Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: In response to the Biden-Harris administration announcing the award recipients of a total of nearly $3 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act's Clean Ports Program, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (MLCV) released the following statements: "Today's Clean Ports Program grant awards underscores the Biden-Harris Administration'  more
Make NPR Your 2024 Election Night News Source
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Looking for trusted, reliable and up-to-date news on election night? Tune in, or log-on to NPR. Starting on election night, our special coverage will bring you live updates from NPR headquarters in DC, with key political correspondents reporting directly from critical swing states. You can follow along on your local Member station broadcast, online at NPR.org, through the NPR App, or on your   more
Marine Corps Recruiting Command Leadership Gather for National Operations and Training Symposium FY 2025
QUANTICO, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Command issued the following story: By Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie, Marine Corps Recruiting Command SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Marine leaders from across Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) gathered in San Antonio, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Operations and Training Symposium (NOTS) from October 21 - 25, 2024. During NOTS, MCRC leaders participated in command-wide professional development and provided subordinate commands  more
Mass. A.G. Campbell's Office Reaches Settlement With Swampscott-Based Medical Transportation Company To Resolve False Billing Allegations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * RM Transportation Allegedly Billed MassHealth for Services Not Provided; Will Pay $380,000 and Implement Compliance Program * * * The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) has reached a settlement with RM Transportation, Inc. (RM Transport), a Swampscott-based medical services transportation provider, to resolve allegations that the company bi  more
Matt Garner Receives National Preceptor of the Year Award From NCPA Foundation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation issued the following news release: COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 27, 2024) - Matt Garner, of Garner Family Pharmacy in Jonesboro, Ark., was named the recipient of the 2024 National Preceptor of the Year Award by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation as part of NCPA's Annual Convention, being held Oct. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. This award recognizes a pharmacist who has made a significant contrib  more
MBA Opens Doors Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winners
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following news release: DENVER (October 29, 2024) The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today announced the recipients of the Opens Doors annual awards, which recognize those who have made lasting contributions to advance the Foundation's mission of providing mortgage and rental assistance to families with critically ill or injured children. The Foundation presented its annual Community Cham  more
McClellan Announces $6 Million in DOT Grant Award to Enhance Safety and Improve Service of Central Virginia Rail
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced Buckingham Branch Railroad Company (BBRC) will receive $6,000,000 from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements(link is external) (CRISI) Program operated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The grant award will fund final design and construction activities on the BBRC Piedmont Subdivision, which will enhance saf  more
MEDCoE Hosts Ceremony, Recognizes Passing of "Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act"
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Erin Perez JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS--On Sept. 26, 2024, President Joe Biden signed the "Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" into law. This gold medal recognizes the pilots, crew chiefs and medics who "served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air ambulances." U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (TX) and retired Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady, a Medal of Honor recipient and former Viet  more
Media Institute Will Honor Floyd Abrams, Patrick Butler, Richard E. Wiley at 'Free Speech America' Gala in Washington
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The Media Institute issued the following news release: * * * FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez To Deliver Keynote Remarks at Oct. 29 Event * * * Vienna, Va., October 28, 2024 - The Media Institute will honor renowned First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams and veteran media executive Patrick Butler at its annual "Free Speech America" Gala on Oct. 29. Media Institute Board Chairman Richard E. Wiley will receive a special Lifetime Achievement Award. Floyd Abrams will r  more
Medill School of Journalism: Applications Now Open for George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop
EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Seeking journalists launching careers in creative writing * * * Applications are now open for the second George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. Taught by award-winning novelists and writing instructors, this seven-day, fully-funded writing intensive will suppor  more
Meng Award Federal Funding to St. Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: QUEENS, NY U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York's senior member of the House Appropriations Committee which funds the federal government's programs and activities announced today that she awarded $150,000 to St. Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows. The funds will allow the school to make additional security improvements to help ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff. The money is alloc  more
Mercer Professor Researches How Existing Drugs Can Be Used to Lower Blood Pressure
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Aaron Williams Dr. Raquibul Hasan, associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Mercer University's College of Pharmacy, has received the American Heart Association's $300,000 Second Century Early Faculty Independence Award. Dr. Hasan's third grant from the American Heart Association supports his research on how statins -- widely used cholesterol-lowering medications -- can also relax blood vessels and l  more
Merkley, Wyden Celebrate Multi-Million Dollar Federal Investment in Rail Safety, Stronger Supply Chains Across Oregon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced $42,712,400 in federal funding is coming to Oregon for five projects to improve railroad safety, efficiency, and reliability across the state. The investment--funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law--comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, which advances projects  more
Mileva Radonjic secures grant for groundbreaking geothermal energy project
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In an endeavor to enhance the power of renewable energy, Dr. Mileva Radonjic, professor and Samson Investment Chair in Petroleum Engineering, has secured over $3 million in funding for a research project from the Utah FORGE project. This significant three-year sub-recipient award from the University of Utah is part of a Department of Energy initiative to enhance fracture conductivity in enhanced geothermal s  more
Minn. Health Dept.: State Leaders Honor Champions for the Health of Mothers and Children
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 29 -- The Minnesota Department of Health issued the following news release: The annual Betty Hubbard Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award honorees for 2024 are Patricia Wilson (St. Anthony); Olmsted County Public Health Services family home visiting team and their partner, Cradle 2 Career; and Deb Purfeerst (Faribault). The award recognizes people or organizations in Minnesota making significant contributions to maternal and child health. Members serving on the   more
Minn. Senate Republican Caucus: State Sen. Jasinski Congratulates Rice County's Deb Purfeerst on Minnesota Leadership Award
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today congratulated Rice County Public Health Director Deb Purfeerst on receiving the 2024 Betty Hubbard Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award (https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2024/hubbard102824.html) for her outstanding contributions to family health across Minnesota. This honor, given by the Minnesota Department of Healt  more
Mintz Member Meghan Burke Named 'Go To Higher Education Lawyer' by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Mintz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Mintz Member Meghan Burke has been named a 2024 "Go To Higher Education Lawyer" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The award recognizes top lawyers across the Commonwealth who distinguish themselves as leaders in their fields with a history of success. Meghan counsels higher education clients across the government and nonprofit sectors in connection with tax exempt and taxable financing of capital assets and  more
MIT Affiliates Receive 2024-25 Awards and Honors From the American Physical Society
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Two faculty, a graduate student, and 10 additional alumni receive top awards and prizes; four faculty, one senior researcher, and seven alumni named APS Fellows. * * * A number of individuals with MIT ties have received honors from the American Physical Society (APS) for 2024 and 2025. Awardees include Professor Frances Ross; Professor Vladan Vuletic, graduate student Jil  more
MIT: Jarrod Goentzel Receives 2024 Humanitarian Logistics Award
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Director of the MIT Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab, within the Center for Transportation and Logistics, honored for "leading the way ... to help disaster survivors in their own backyards and around the world." * * * By Benjy Kantor, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics In recognition of his leadership and contributions to global disaster response efforts, Jarrod Goe  more
Morgan Stanley Wins Two 2024 Money Management Institute/Barron's Industry Awards
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced today that it has won two Industry Awards from the Money Management Institute (MMI) and Barron's. The awards include a Wealth Manager Platform of The Year Award for The Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) Select UMA Platform and a Distribution Excellence award for Morgan Stanley's Field Engagement Initiative. "These awa  more
MORPAC Presents Nanci Weissgold with the 2024 Schumacher-Bolduc Award
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following news release: DENVER (October 29, 2024) The Mortgage Bankers Association Political Action Committee (MORPAC) awarded Nanci L. Weissgold, Partner of Alston & Bird's Financial Services Group, with the 2024 Schumacher-Bolduc Award. Weissgold was presented the award at MBA's 2024 Annual Convention & Expo. "Nanci has been an avid MBA advocate for many years and is a proven champion at generati  more
Motto by Hilton Bentonville Downtown Opens Its Doors to Adventure
MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Motto by Hilton, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release: * * * Located in the mountain biking capital of the world, the new hotel is set to offer guests dynamic and flexible stays in Northwest Arkansas * * * BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Bentonville has a new hub for exploration and adventure with the opening of Motto by Hilton Bentonville Downtown. Located at 229 South Main St. Bentonville, AR 72712, this innovative hotel is designed for the m  more
N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces New Leaders of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability's Corruption Bureau
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the appointment of two co-directors who will lead the OPIA Corruption Bureau, designating Eric L. Gibson, previously a partner at a Philadelphia law firm and longtime former federal public corruption prosecutor, and Jeffrey J. Manis, the Bureau's current   more
N.M. Delegation Announces Over $3M for Tribal Communities to Address Opioid Use Disorder
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez(D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), and U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan and Martin Heinrich (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 cul  more
N.Y. Design & Construction Dept.: City Opens Expanded Manhattan Pet Adoption Center on East 109th Street
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Oct. 29 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release: (New York, NY - October 28, 2024) The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) today joined Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) and local community leaders to celebrate the completion of the new Manhattan Pet Adoption Center, which is opening to the public on October 29. The $6.3 million project to create  more
National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation: Amina Abubakar Named Recipient of Sharlea Leatherwood Memorial Trailblazer Award
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation issued the following news release: COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 27, 2024) - Amina Abubakar, president of Avant Institute and owner/manager of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center with locations in North Carolina, has received the Sharlea Leatherwood Memorial Trailblazer Award from the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation as part of NCPA's Annual Convention, being held Oct. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. T  more
National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation: Korey Kreider Receives NCPA Foundation's NARD Ownership Award
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation issued the following news release: COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 27, 2024) - Korey Kreider, owner of the Medicine Man Prairie Pharmacy in Hayden, Idaho, has received this year's NARD Ownership Award from the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation as part of NCPA's Annual Convention, being held Oct. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. The NARD Ownership Award recognizes an independent community pharmacist who   more
National Trust for Historic Preservation: Winners of 2024 National Preservation Awards Announced
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation issued the following news release: The National Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the ten recipients of this year's National Preservation Awards (winners are bullet-pointed below). The National Preservation Awards include several of the industry's highest honors, highlighting distinguished individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and corporations that give new meaning to their communities thro  more
Natural Stone Institute: Pinnacle and Tucker Design Awards to Combine in 2025
OBERLIN, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- The Natural Stone Institute issued the following news release: The Natural Stone Institute is pleased to announce that beginning with the 2025 Call for Entries, the Tucker Design Awards will be partnered with the Pinnacle Awards program. Both awards will be given annually beginning in 2026. This streamlined approach to NSI's architecture awards entry, submission, judging, and celebration efforts will elevate the work of both the natural stone industry and the design co  more
NCPA Delegates Install Jeff Harrell as President, Approve Resolution on Reasonable and Relevant PBM Contract Terms
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * New officer installed at annual House of Delegates meeting * * * COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 29, 2024) - Jeff Harrell, PharmD, of Ilwaco, Wash., was installed as 2024-2025 president of the National Community Pharmacists Association by its House of Delegates at the organization's 2024 Annual Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Download his headshot here (https://ncpa.org/sites/default/f  more
NCPA Foundation Recognizes Ashley Hannings Chinchilla, Jan Kavookjian as Outstanding Faculty Liaisons of the Year
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation issued the following news release: COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 27, 2024) - The National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation has recognized Ashley Hannings Chinchilla of the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and Jan Kavookjian of the Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy as 2024 Outstanding Faculty Liaisons of the Year. The award is to recognize faculty liaisons who demonstrate exception  more
Netflix: Inside the 'Hellbound' Universe: A Special Panel With Director Bong Joon-Ho and Creators Yeon-Sang-Ho and Choi Gyu-Seok
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 29 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: One day after the release of the much-awaited second season of Hellbound, a special panel talk brought three-time Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon-ho (Parasite, Okja) to discuss the Hellbound universe with the series' director Yeon Sang-ho and writer Choi Gyu-seok. Moderated by film critic Lee Dong-jin, the event attracted over 200 attendees and was live-streamed to a wider aud  more
New SAG-AFTRA and Ethovox Agreement Empowers Actors and Secures Essential A.I. Guardrails
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 29 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: SAG-AFTRA and Ethovox today announced a new agreement that ensures performers are protected and empowered in the A.I. age. Co-founded by BAFTA Games Award-winner Cissy Jones, Ethovox is building a fully-authenticated foundational A.I. model for voice. In addition to ensuring performers can participate in Ethovox's conse  more
NSF Grant in Biology Aims to Boost STEM Student Retention Through Hands-On Research
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: As technology advances, companies face a growing need to hire graduates skilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). However, finding the ideal candidate can be difficult at times due to a limited pool of applicants. Part of the reason for this is that 1 in 3 students who originally declare as a STEM major change their field of study before they graduate, according to research from the National   more
OSU music industry program recognized by Billboard magazine for third-straight year
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University's music industry program at the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music has been named one of the nation's top music business schools by Billboard magazine for the third year in a row. The music industry program has received more attention because of Billboard's recognition and attracts talented students from across the country. Billboard recognizes schools that excel in areas li  more
Padilla Announces Over a Billion Dollars to Decarbonize California Ports and Improve Air Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award over $1 billion across seven California ports to build zero-emission (ZE) port infrastructure and implement climate and air quality management plans. This substantial investment comes from the EPA's Clean   more
Pallone Delivers $54.9 Million Federal Boost for Zero-Emission Ferry Project, Driving Cleaner Transit Solutions for Highlands and Central New Jersey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Highlands, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. has announced a major win for central New Jersey with $54.9 million in federal funding from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Ports Program to advance zero-emission high-speed ferries through Seastreak, LLC. This award will support the deployment of zero-emission ferries and essential charging infrastructure, aimed at cutting dangerous poll  more
Partner Shy Jackson Presented With Outstanding Industry Collaboration Award
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 29 -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: BCLP Construction Disputes Partner, Shy Jackson, has been presented with the Outstanding Industry Collaboration Award by The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and the Chartered Surveying Training Trust. This is the first time that CICES have issued the award, which was presented to Shy Jackson in "recognition of the immense contribution and support give[n] to the insti  more
PEN International: Serbia - Urgently Investigate Threats Against KROKODIL Centre for Contemporary Literature
LONDON, England, Oct. 30 -- PEN International issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * The latest threats against KROKODIL and its staff are of the utmost concern. That the assailants have yet to be apprehended sends a dangerous signal not only to KROKODIL, but to everyone brave enough to express dissenting views in Serbia. We urge the authorities to break the vicious cycle of impunity for KROKODIL, its fearless staff and fellow independent voices in Serbia.' Ma Thida, Chair of PEN In  more
Poet pictures 'a place where a woman may find some peace'
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: "Currents," the first poem in Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon's new collection, "Purchase," crystalizes an experience she had of contradictory emotions, one that took place on the Cornell campus. "This poem sprang from a moment when, terrified, angry, perplexed, seeking escape, I walked a trail on campus," said Van Clief-Stefanon, associate professor of literatures in English in the College of Arts and Sciences. "Sitting in a   more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, State Police Conclude Investigation of Award of ILO Contract
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 30 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: The Office of the Attorney General and the Rhode Island State Police today announced the conclusion of the investigation of allegations related to the awarding of the school reopening contract to ILO Group, LLC, following a joint investigation. A detailed report of the investigation and its findings, as well as a library of public documents related to the inve  more
R.I. Gov. McKee, Congressional Delegation, Office of Energy Resources Award Municipalities $2.75 Million From Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation, and the Office of Energy Resources have awarded $2.75 million from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, with $1.5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and $1.25 million from the state's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiati  more
Reed Smith's Partnership With Justice Without Borders Earns Nomination for the 2024 PILnet Global Partnership Award
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: SINGAPORE - Reed Smith is proud to announce that its collaborative efforts with Justice Without Borders have helped the organisation earn a nomination for the prestigious PILnet Global Partnership Award. The award recognises innovative pro bono legal projects that demonstrate cross-sectoral collaboration and have a substantial impact across multiple countries. Justice Without Borders, a non-profit o  more
Rep. Barragan Announces $411M in Funding for Port of Los Angeles to Electrify Based on Barragan Climate Smart Ports Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (CA-44) announced the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has been awarded a $411 million grant award from the EPA Clean Ports Program to replace diesel equipment and trucks with human operated, zero-emission technology, clean energy microgrids, electric charging, shore power, and more. "This grant is a game-changer for the Port of LA and our port communi  more
Rep. Brownley Secures $42M in Federal Funding to Port of Hueneme to Reduce Emissions & Improve Air Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $42,287,893 to the Port of Hueneme through its Clean Ports Program, made possible by the Biden-Harris Administration's Inflation Reduction Act. More specifically, the Port of Hueneme will receive $41,076,293 for zero-emission technology deployment and an additional  more
Rep. Garamendi Honors 42 Women at Annual Women of the Year Awards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: BENICIA, CA - Today, at his 11th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) honored 42 women from the 8th Congressional District of California who are leaders and visionaries in their communities. These honorees have all made significant contributions to society through public service, business, education, and the local economy. "Every year, I have the privilege of celebrating th  more
Rep. Smucker Named Friend of the Farm Bureau
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Fawn Grove, PA - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) has been named a recipient of the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award for the 118th Congress, given to Members of Congress who support legislation benefiting agriculture, farmers, and producers. Rep. Smucker received the award during a visit to Maple Heights Farm in Fawn Grove, a third-generation grain farm operated by Julie Schrum, a member of the Pennsylvania   more
Rep. Zinke Announces Over $31M in Transportation Grants for Bridge & Airport Projects Across Western Montana
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced the allocation of over $28.4 million in funding for bridge replacement in Bigfork, Montana. The new bridge will have an expanded deck width, be built on a redundant girder system, and use geogrid reinforcement to improve seismic resiliency. Sportsman Bridge was constructed in 1955 and currently does not meet standards for traffic volume i  more
RI Delegation Delivers Major Funding for Freight Rail Infrastructure Improvements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PAWTUCKET, RI Highlighting the importance of well-maintained rail networks, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $19,524,497 to upgrade key segments of freight rail tracks owned by Providence & Worcester Railroad (P&W) and New England Central Railroad (NECR). The overall project   more
RI Delegation Delivers Major Funding for Freight Rail Infrastructure Improvements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PAWTUCKET, RI - Highlighting the importance of well-maintained rail networks, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $19,524,497 to upgrade key segments of freight rail tracks owned by Providence & Worcester Railroad (P&W) and New England Central Railroad (NECR). The overall project is e  more
Richland County: Alvin S. Glenn Officer Earns Leadership Honor Upon Graduation From Criminal Justice Academy Training
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 30 -- Richland County issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: Richland County is proud to recognize an officer at the County's Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center as a recent graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy's Basic Detention (BD) training program. Officer Rebecca Houser was among 35 officers in BD Class 468 to successfully complete the rigorous three-week training course. The Criminal Justice Academy honored graduates from across South Carolina at a  more
Robert Greenwood Receives NCPA 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 27, 2024) - Robert Greenwood of Iowa received the National Community Pharmacists Association's 2024 Calvin J. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award as part of NCPA's Annual Convention, being held Oct. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. The Calvin J. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award honors a pharmacist who has dedicated their career to the advancement of the pharmacy prof  more
Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce Funding to Increase Women's Access to Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Programs in Southern Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: LAS VEGAS, NV U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced more than $700,000 in federal grant funding to increase women's access to skills training in Southern Nevada to enhance their participation in construction apprenticeship programs. The funding, awarded to the Southern Nevada Building Trades Union, will help recruit, train, and retain more women in their construction trai  more
Royal College of Psychiatrists: Leading Scottish Psychiatrist Given Lifetime Achievement Award
LONDON, England, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The Royal College of Psychiatrists issued the following news release: * * * A top Aberdeen psychiatrist has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in significantly improving patient care. * * * Dr Alastair Palin who works for NHS Grampian and is based in the Royal Cornhill Hospital was given the award by the Royal College of Psychiatrists at their General Psychiatry Conference in Belfast, this month. The clinician has had a long career within  more
RSS Applied Probability Section Announce PhD Award Winner
LONDON, England, Oct. 29 -- The Royal Statistical Society issued the following agency statement on Oct. 28, 2024: Our Applied Probability Section is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2024 RSS PhD prize in Applied Probability is Serte Donderwinkel. Serte's thesis, 'The structure of large random graphs' concerns universality in large random structures. In her thesis, Serte developed a new proof technique that resolved several long-standing open problems for random trees and random gra  more
Rubio Requests Investigation Into Potentially Manipulated Research on Puberty Blockers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study failed to publish its findings on the effects of puberty blockers on children years after completing the research. The researchers are concerned their findings would justify puberty blocker bans for minors. Political manipulation of research is a gross misuse of taxpayer funds, compromises scientific integrity, and could lead to the endangerment of America's   more
Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan: A New Sanctuary of Primal Balance
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 29 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * As above, so below; as within, so without. Drawing on the dance between the visible and energetic worlds, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan ushers in a new era of wellbeing with its revitalised * * * The mindfully redesigned 4,970 square metre (53,496 square foot) enclave is the creation of a trio of visionary teams: award-winning Australian architects The Fulcrum Agency, Japanese interio  more
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW YORK TEAMS ADVANCE TO NEXT ROUND OF NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION "INNOVATION ENGINES" PROGRAM - CREATED BY SCHUMER'S CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW - TO COMPETE FOR UP TO $160 MILLION...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Last Year, Schumer-Supported And Binghamton University-Led Battery Research Hub Won Inaugural NSF Engines Competition, And This Year Even More From NY Are Competing For Funding As The Contest Launches For Second Year Schumer Says 5 NY-Based Projects Were Selected The Most Of Any State Ranging From University At Buffalo AI Research To Rochester's Laser Lab To Cornell's New Tec  more
Sen. Casey, Rep. Cartwright Secure Funding to Begin Construction on Scranton to New York Rail Line
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-8) announced $8,958,919 in federal funding to begin construction to bring back Amtrak passenger rail service between Scranton, PA and New York, NY. The award will kick off long needed railway rehabilitation and track improvements to begin the process to restore service between the communities via the L  more
Senate Finance Committee Issues Testimony From Georgetown University Professor Goodwin
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Michele Bratcher Goodwin, a professor of constitutional law and global health policy at Georgetown University, from a Sept. 24, 2024, hearing entitled "Chaos and Control: How Trump Criminalized Women's Health Care": * * * Committee Chairman Wyden, Committee Ranking Member Crapo, and distinguished members of the Senate Finance Committee, thank you for inviting me to participate in today's hearing on "Chaos a  more
Sens. Merkley, Wyden Celebrate Multi-Million Dollar Federal Investment in Rail Safety, Stronger Supply Chains Across Oregon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced $42,712,400 in federal funding is coming to Oregon for five projects to improve railroad safety, efficiency, and reliability across the state. The investment--funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law--comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, which advances projects th  more
Sens. Wyden, Merkley: Port of Portland Earns $2.77M Federal Award
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal investment of $2.77 million toward the Port of Portland's work to decarbonize as well as improve natural disaster resilience. "The Port of Portland plays an integral role in many Oregonians' travel plans, and also a crucial element for small Oregon businesses who depend on the Port to ship their Oregon-grown goods around the wor  more
Short film screenwriting: a high-wire act of abbreviation
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The short film sometimes gets short shrift in contemporary cinema, but a compact, concentrated narrative offers much to enjoy and learn from. In his new book, Short Film Screenwriting: A Craft Guide and Anthology, published in October by Bloomsbury, filmmaker and screenwriter Austin Bunn delves into the mechanics of the short form by reprinting notable scripts and interviewing the films' creators, as well as providing in  more
SME Education Foundation Awards Record Number of Sustainability Awards to SME PRIME Schools
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNScapv) -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: * * * 43 schools receive sustainability awards, 16 schools for first time * * * Over 40 SME PRIME(R) schools received financial awards from the SME Education Foundation to sustain their manufacturing programs this year. The Foundation operates as the philanthropic arm of SME, the nonprofit association dedicated to advancing manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing   more
Society for Science: 14-Year-Old Develops Water Filtration System Using Animal Bone to Facilitate Access to Clean Water Globally
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Society for Science, an organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Wins $25,000 Top Award at Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge Exceptional middle school scientists and engineers rewarded with $100K in prizes for STEM research and innovations that take on global issues * * * Thermo Fisher Scientific and Society  more
Space and Satellite Professionals International : Andre Jones, Hughes/Microsoft/Colombia's MICT and Speedcast Named Recipients of the 2024 Better Satellite World Awards
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- The Space and Satellite Professionals International issued the following news release: (28 October 2024 - New York City & London) - Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) announced today the recipients of the industry's tenth annual Better Satellite World Awards. The awards honor established companies along with disruptive innovators who make the world more prosperous, healthier, better-educated, more sustainable and more inclusive. An international jury selec  more
STT GDC Philippines Recognized by Frost & Sullivan for Its Efficient and Scalable Data Center Solutions and Competitive Strategies
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * STT GDC Philippines' forward-thinking strategy addresses customers' immediate operational efficiency and scalability needs, preparing them for the digital ecosystem's evolving challenges. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the data center services in  more
Student team expands impact with water and bridge projects in Eswatini
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: At Matfuntini Primary School in rural Eswatini, the stream-fed tap water sometimes ran black or brown. Teachers at the school suspected the water often made their students sick, and when the stream was dry, they had no water at all. This summer, six students from the Cornell Engineering project team Engineers in Action (EIA), alongside a team of masons from Eswatini and the local community, installed a solar-powered gro  more
Tacoma Rail Receives Over $8.3M In Federal Funding to Reduce Its GHG Emissions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Lakewood, Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced over $8,300,000 for Tacoma Rail through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. Tacoma Rail, a short line operating out of the Port of Tacoma, provides vital services to the local and regional economies. With this funding from DOT, Tacoma Rail will upgrade the diesel engines of four locomot  more
TeleVox Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Improving Patient Experience Through Effective Engagement and Customer Value
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * TeleVox's highly flexible platform provides PRM capabilities covering the full extent of healthcare stakeholders, enhancing the patient population experience, decreasing missed appointments, and facilitating better care outcomes. * * * Frost & Sullivan rec  more
Texas Forestry Association Names Rep. Sessions Legislator of the Year
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: LUFKIN, Tx- Congressman Sessions (TX-17) has been named the Texas Forestry Association's "Legislator of the Year" for his support of Texas forestry. The TFA has been the "Voice of Forestry in Texas for more than 100 years." "I am honored to receive this award from the TFA. I admire the work of the TFA in supporting Texas forestry. "The timber industry plays a vital role in supporting all sectors and many c  more
The Legal Aid Society Honors Lucia Falcon at 2024 Pro Bono Publico Awards
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that pro bono fellow Lucia Falcon was recognized as a 2024 Pro Bono Publico Award recipient by The Legal Aid Society for outstanding service to the organization and its clients. Every year, Legal Aid recognizes the work of volunteer lawyers, law firms, corporations and other professionals who have volunteered their time and talent to provide exceptional legal s  more
Thompson Hine Shortlisted for Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards North America
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: Thompson Hine, a national law firm and recognized leader in innovative solutions, has once again been recognized for innovation by the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards North America, specifically in the "Innovation in Digitising Legal Practice" category for its game-changing approach to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in New York on December   more
Twelve Naval Air Systems Command Employees Named Supervisors of the Year
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: Twelve Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) employee were named Supervisors of the Year at an awards ceremony held here October 24. The awards serve to recognize individuals who exhibit exceptional dedication and skill in leading their teams, fostering a positive work environment and achieving results that have a profound impact to NAVAIR and the warfighter. This is the second year for the   more
U.S. Rep. Max Miller Visits Businesses in Brunswick
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: MEDINA, OHIO - Today, U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) visited four businesses in Brunswick, Ohio, and met with employees who are helping the companies thrive. Brunswick City Community and Economic Development Director Grant Aungst joined the Congressman for the visits. Below are some of the highlights. Engelke Construction Solutions * Congressman Miller and Director Aungst visited Engelke   more
UA Little Rock Communications and Marketing Team Wins 8 Best of CASE District IV Awards
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Communications and Marketing team was honored with eight 2024 Best of CASE District IV awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). CASE District IV includes Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. You can visit the CASE winners gallery to see a full list of winners. "I am really honored to see the MarComm team honored for a wide varie  more
UCLA Law School: Ahilan Arulanantham is Honored by Equal Justice Works for His Advocacy in Immigration Law
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news: UCLA School of Law's Ahilan Arulanantham, who is among the nation's leading authorities and advocates in immigration law, has earned the Distinguished Alumni Award from Equal Justice Works for his decades of leadership, service and contributions to the field. Arulanantham is a faculty co-director of the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA Law, where he is a professo  more
Uniformed Services University Part of Team Selected to Receive Award From ARPA-H's Sprint for Women's Health
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following faculty news: * * * Innovative Multi-modal Smart Band-Aid Aims to Transform Pain Assessment in Women * * * By Sharon Holland The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is part of a team, led by Tufts University, and including Northwestern Medicine, that has been selected by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) as an awardee of the Sprint for Women's Health. The thre  more
United Nations Human Settlements Programme: (Em)powering Communities: Youth-Driven Innovation in Renewable Energy
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct. 29 -- The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) issued the following news: * * * Stanley Anigbogu is the 2022 winner of the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award. As we approach World Cities Day 2024, held under the theme of youth and climate, UN-Habitat shares stories of youth leading climate action. * * * Stanley Anigbogu, founder and CEO of LightEd, is a young entrepreneur determined to combat energy poverty in Nigeria. Growing up in Onitsha, a city on t  more
University of Houston: Carbon Dioxide Removal - A Key Strategy for Fighting Climate Change
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Two UH professors share expert insights on the role of CDR in the energy transition. * * * By Rashda Khan In the global push to address the negative impacts of climate change, carbon dioxide removal has emerged as a key economic and environmental strategy. Methods such as direct air capture, direct ocean capture, bioenergy and soil carbon sequestration may help reduce emissions, particularly in se  more
University of Missouri: Mizzou Scientists Create Geochemical Fingerprints
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Modern technology at Mizzou allows researchers to contribute to the scientific understanding of how human societies have developed over time. * * * University of Missouri scientist Brandi L. MacDonald is using modern technology only found at Mizzou to help researchers expand the collective understanding of how human thought and intellect has developed over time. In a recent study, an   more
USAID Announces More Than $57 Million to Drive Agricultural Innovation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release: The United States, through USAID, committed $57.4 million, working with Congress, to accelerate food security initiatives and advance novel climate-smart agricultural solutions to reduce global hunger, poverty, and undernutrition. Announced at the 2024 World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue in Iowa, more than $38 million will support Feed the Future the U.S. government's global hunger initiative I  more
UW Grad Student Wins Regional Honor for Beetle Research
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 29 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Audrey Lindsteadt takes a break from collecting narrow-foot Hygrotus diving beetles in Dugout Creek, near Midwest in central Wyoming, where the insect species was first discovered in 1964. Lindsteadt is the winner of the 2024 Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Student Award. (Lusha Tronstad Photo) A University of Wyoming graduate student has been honored for her research showing that, am  more
UWG Alumnus Delves Into the Unexplained
CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 30 -- The University of West Georgia issued the following news: In the corners of reality, where the ordinary blurs into the unknown, lurk incidents of high strangeness. Whispers of shadowy figures slipping between worlds, lights that hover impossibly in the night sky, and time that fractures into moments too bizarre to explain - these are the strange threads that weave through the paranormal. It's a realm where logic falters, and the impossible becomes a flickering po  more
Vanderbilt collaborates with Nashville Public Education Foundation to honor exceptional educators
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 29 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Peabody's Wyatt Center was filled with applause and pride as 25 Metro Nashville Public School teachers took the stage, each celebrated not just for their hard work but also for their profound impact on students and the broader community. On Thursday, Oct. 17, Vanderbilt University hosted the annual Blue Ribbon Teacher Awards, presented by the Nashville Public Education Foundation. These awards celebrate teachers  more
Vertical Aviation International Updates Bylaws to Reflect Industry Growth and Future Needs
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Vertical Aviation International (formerly Helicopter Association International) issued the following news release: * * * New governance structure and membership categories adopted to strengthen the existing and evolving vertical aviation industry * * * Vertical Aviation International (VAI), the leading trade association representing vertical aviation industry, announces significant updates to its bylaws, reflecting the rapid growth and evolution of the secto  more
WARNER, KAINE, AND SCOTT APPLAUD $380 MILLION IN INFLATION REDUCTION ACT FUNDING FOR PORT OF VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) announced $380,000,000 in federal funding for the Port of Virginia to accelerate its plan to become carbon-neutral by 2040. Warner, Kaine, and Scott advocated for this funding and sent a letter of support for this grant. The funding was awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Po  more
Warner, Kaine, and Scott Applaud $380 Million in Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Port of Virginia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) announced $380,000,000 in federal funding for the Port of Virginia to accelerate its plan to become carbon-neutral by 2040. Warner, Kaine, and Scott advocated for this funding and sent a letter of support for this grant. The funding was awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Ports Pr  more
Warner, Kaine, and Scott Applaud $380 Million in Inflation Reduction Act Funding for the Port of Virginia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) announced $380,000,000 in federal funding for the Port of Virginia to accelerate its plan to become carbon-neutral by 2040. Warner, Kaine, and Scott advocated for this funding and sent a letter of support for this grant. The funding was awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Ports Pro  more
Wash. Assistant United States Attorney Dan Fruchter Receives 'Honest Abe Integrity in Government Award'
SPOKANE, Washington, Oct. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington issued the following news release: United States Attorney, Vanessa Waldref announced Assistant United Attorney (AUSA) Dan Fruchter received the 2024 "Honest Abe Integrity in Government" award from the Taxpayers Against Fraud Coalition. This award recognizes dedication to public service and a commitment to False Claims Act enforcement and the whistleblowers who make these cases possible. When   more
What About Us? P!NK and American Bridge Release New Video of Storytellers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Today, in collaboration with Grammy-award winning artist P!NK, American Bridge 21st Century released a new video of storytellers all over the country talking about why they're voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz - and how disastrous a second Trump term would be to families across  more
What They Are Saying: Conservatives Rally Behind Speaker Johnson on One-Year Anniversary of Speakership
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2024: * * * On the one-year anniversary of being unanimously elected by his Republican colleagues as Speaker of the House, conservatives are rallying behind Speaker Johnson. Here's what they are saying: "Speaker Johnson stands ready to work with President Donald Trump to secure the border, tear up the administrative state, lower taxes, cut spending, and protect traditional Amer  more
World Economic Forum: Urban Transformation Summit Spotlights Pivotal Role of Cities in Driving Global Growth and Stability
COLOGNY, Switzerland, Oct. 29 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release: * * * * Over 250 government, business and civil society leaders, spanning six continents, 30+ countries and 20+ industries, gathered in San Francisco to advance public and private sector investment in cities and local economies. * At the Urban Transformation Summit, leaders explored the potential of innovative financing to address the climate crisis and how nature can safeguard urban prosperity and ac  more
World Wildlife Fund: Inaugural Thomas E. Lovejoy Prize Awarded at CBD COP16
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- World Wildlife Fund issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Cali, Colombia - The inaugural Thomas E. Lovejoy Prize was awarded today to two exceptional leaders who are bringing innovative approaches to advance the conservation of the Amazon rainforest. The co-recipients of this year's prize are Marc Duorojeanni, professor emeritus at Universidad Agraria La Molina in Peru, and Belen Paez, president and executive director of Ecuador's Fundacion Pachamama. They w  more
Wyden, Merkley: Port of Portland Earns $2.77 Million Federal Award
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: U.S. EPA invests in Port of Portland through its Clean Ports Program Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal investment of $2.77 million toward the Port of Portland's work to decarbonize as well as improve natural disaster resilience. "The Port of Portland plays an integral role in many Oregonians' travel plans, and also a crucial element for small Oregon businesses who depend on the   more
Wyndham Expands Extended Stay Offerings, Teams With Reside to Introduce Wyndham Residences in the U.S.
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Initial deals expand Wyndham's upscale extended-stay footprint bringing five residence-style accommodations to urban destinations across the U.S. * * * Guests seeking contemporary, upscale residence-style accommodations in urban destinations now have new offerings to consider in key cities like Houston, Washington D.C and more as a result of a 10-year development relationship between Wynd  more
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