ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: Civil Air Patrol's national youth aerospace-related STEM education program, Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE), begins each academic year with a national ACE lift-off event hosted by the previous year's national ACE school of the year. This academic year, the host school was Grayhawk Elementary in Scottsdale, Ariz. With over 600 students, staff, community le  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma researchers are about to get a closer look at their work thanks to new technology. A partnership between Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma has resulted in the first aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope (AC-STEM) to be available to researchers in the state. Through a $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation for a Major Research Instrum  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following news release: Following up on a shocking and groundbreaking report by U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz, America First Legal (AFL) has launched an investigation into the misuse of billions of dollars in federal research funds by the Biden-Harris Administration to promote dangerous, divisive, and unlawful diversity, equity,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * CUBE Chair Gill Garrett was recognized for serving more than 34,500 volunteer hours on Pontiac, Mich. school board * * * LAS VEGAS, Nev. - On Tuesday, October 29, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith attended the National School Board Association's Council on Urban Boards of Education Annual Conference as the keynote speaker and presented a President's Volunteer Service award to Gill Garrett, chair on the   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 31 -- 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. 30, 2024: * * * Amway leverages its expertise and maintains an excellent standing among users in residential, retail and other segments, outpacing competitors in the APAC home water treatment market. * * * Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the home water treatment indus  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The visible universe all the potatoes, gas giants, steamy romance novels, black holes, questionable tattoos, and overwritten sentences accounts for only 5 percent of the cosmos. A Virginia Tech-led team is hunting for the rest of it, not with telescopes or particle colliders, but by scrutinizing billion-year-old rocks for traces of dark matter. In leading a transdisciplinary team from multiple universities on this uncon  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: By Tony Lombardo MOAA continues to operate actively on several fronts, but our association remains laser-focused on the people we serve. "Our team does absolutely remarkable work, and a major part of our work this past year has been focused on people, relationships, and delivering absolute member value," said MOAA President and CEO Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret), during MOAA's Annual Meeting o  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: Associated Press journalists and staffers from across the globe are among the winners of the 2024 Oliver S. Gramling Awards and Chairman's Prize, the highest internal honors of The Associated Press. Created in 1994 to recognize AP staffers for professional excellence, the Gramling Awards are decided each year by a panel of judges from across the news cooperative. The $10,000 awards come from a fund established by the  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 31 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University has been awarded a $200,000 grant through the U.S. Small Business Administration's Federal and State Technology Partnership Program to continue empowering startups and small businesses in New Mexico with the resources they need to succeed in the competitive world of technology commercialization. Now in its 10th year of funding, Arrowhead Center will   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release: Ascension, one of the nation's leading non-profit health systems, is proud to announce that it has been awarded $2.5 million in funding support from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). With this funding through the Health Systems Implementation Initiative (HSII), Ascension will enhance antimicrobial prescribing practices for pediatric patients with acute res  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Lafayette, CO -- Yesterday, U.S. House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse announced he secured $500,000 in Community Project Funding to Colorado State University (CSU) to advance their Multiuse UAS Airfield Project. This funding--secured by Congressman Neguse as part of a government funding package signed into law earlier this year--will support the renovation and improvement of Christma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * Finalists are from the Detroit Free Press, the Daily Beast, and The Washington Post. * * * Hannah Dreier is the winner of the 21st annual Michael Kelly Award for her series "Alone and Exploited," published by The New York Times in 2023. Dreier's sweeping and groundbreaking investigation into migrant child labor in the United States brought a "new economy of exploitation" to natio  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Oct. 31 -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: The night sky was filled with overflowing colors. Purple and green sparks led to furious flames on Fallujah's lit tinderbox. "This is real-life shit," Aubrey McDade recalled. "This is really happening. These machine guns are going off. It's not a simulation; it's real gunfire." When the sun rose a few hours later, McDade knew he and other Marines from Company B, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, were in for  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Australian Council of Trade Unions issued the following news release: An industrial relations "blueprint" paper from the conservative HR Nicholls Society outlines a radical employers' agenda designed to tear up protections for workers and deliver big business large scale wage cuts. The paper from the Liberal Party aligned lobby group calls for the scrapping of awards, the abolition of unfair dismissal rights for workers in businesses with up to 50   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In early September, two students were selected as recipients of the Presentation Excellence Award at the 2024 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers annual conference. Kasra Khodkar, a Ph.D. student in the School of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, working with Dr. Ali Mirchi as a graduate research assistant and Nathaniel Bolujoko, a Ph.D. student studying environmental science who  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * New Mexico, Hawaii and New York are the least affordable states for center based infant care * * * Child care costs in the U.S. continue to rise and can significantly strain a family's budget. According to Bankrate's Cost of Infant Care Study, care for one infant takes at least 10% of a family's annual income in almost every state. To estimate child care affordability across the  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Jean Graves FORT JOHNSON, La. -- Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital welcomes home two of the U.S. Army's newest Expert Field Medical Badge holders to the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana. Second Lt. Isella Wallace, chief of the patient administration division, and Spc. Jacob Babcanec, a physical therapy specialist, at BJACH both earned the coveted award during the EFMB lanes Oct. 22  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: PHILADELPHIA, PA - Benesch's efforts to repair and replace I-95 over Cottman Avenue have once again earned industry recognition. At the ENR MidAtlantic Best Projects awards hosted on October 25, the project received the Award of Merit in the highway/bridge category. The award highlights the project team's ability to overcome challenges and contribute to both the community and ind  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 30 -- BlackFog, a company that says it protects data and privacy and strengthens regulatory compliance, issued the following news release: San Francisco, CA, 29 October 2024 - BlackFog, the leader in ransomware prevention and anti data exfiltration (ADX), today announced new Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II and TX-RAMP certifications. Based on a reliable and well-established framework, these comprehensive certifications underscore BlackFog's dedication to mee  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: NEWARK N.J. Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced a total of $406 million in federal grants being awarded to New Jersey by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). EPA's 2024 Clean Ports Program (CPP) is awarding the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) $347 million total to execute their plan to implement alternative freight   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: John Jumper (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University) By Michael Blanding When John Jumper, BS'07, arrived at Vanderbilt as an undergrad, he came with dreams of making a mark like his heroes from the golden age of physics in the early 20th century. "I always loved physics, especially this incredible period in which we discovered quantum mechanics and special relativity," he says. "I really wanted to be a 'laws o  more

FULLERTON, California, Oct. 30 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: With early voting underway and Election Day a week away, CNN political commentator Van Jones told Cal State Fullerton students that character matters in candidates as they cast their vote in the 2024 election. Jones responded to a student's question about candidates' character following his Oct. 24 talk at the inaugural Behind the Ballot civic engagement event, presented by Associ  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Calvin University issued the following news: Reverend Stephen Tong will be the recipient of the 2025 Kuyper Prize, which is awarded by Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary. The Kuyper Prize, established in 1998 by Rimmer and Ruth de Vries, is named after Dutch theologian and politician Abraham Kuyper. It is awarded each year to a scholar or community leader whose outstanding contribution to their chosen sphere reflects the ideas and values chara  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, received the first annual West Virginia Women in Energy "Woman of the Year" award and provided acceptance remarks at the 2024 Governor's Energy Summit. The award recognizes Senator Capito's accomplishments and contributions across the energy sector and  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Eliza Bobzien, Ceyda Kara and Cooper Holley were selected as recipients of the Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology's top two prestigious scholarships. Bobzien and Kara were named the 2024 W.W. Allen Scholarship award recipients. The W.W. Allen scholarship is available to engineering students and it offers over $135,000 in scholarships and opportunities. It consists   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Shanice Harris CHICAGO - When Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's Center on Wrongful Convictions (CWC) launched in April 1999, wrongful convictions were viewed as anomalies rare exceptions to a criminal justice machine perceived as fair and effective. Fortunately, the public has become increasingly aware that prisons and death rows around the country are populated by many who have been wrongly convicted  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Children's Rights, an organization engaged in child welfare advocacy, issued the following news release: * * * Swizz Beatz served as event emcee, Citi, Paris Hilton, lived experts and advocates for children and families were honored * * * Children's Rights, a national child advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of children living in or impacted by America's child welfare, juvenile legal, immigration, education, and healthcare systems, hosted its annual b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The Citizens Utility Board issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Recurring Rate Hikes at Unprecedented Scale Forecast Over Next 15 Years; Pipe-Related Costs Would Remain on Heating Bills for More Than 7 Decades * * * A controversial proposal by Peoples Gas to continue overhauling its network of underground pipes would leave Chicagoans inundated by recurring rounds of record-breaking rate hikes over the next 15 years, a landmark repor  more

DUARTE, California, Oct. 30 -- City of Hope issued the following news release: * * * The annual event celebrated the life and survivorship of nearly 200 City of Hope Atlanta patients * * * ATLANTA -- City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and ranked among the nation's top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, honored the growing community of cancer survivors treated at City of Hope Atlanta and their inspiring journey  more

DUARTE, California, Oct. 30 -- City of Hope issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * The program supports early-career researchers and helps build a cancer research workforce that better represents the diversity of America. * * * LOS ANGELES -- City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, ranked among the nation's top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, announced today that Loretta Erhunmwunsee  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 30 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: The Country Music Association, the premier trade association of the Country Music industry, has presented another of its 2024 CMA International Awards. On Saturday, Oct. 26, Wimpie van der Sandt (CEO, Bok Radio) was presented with the 2024 CMA International Country Broadcaster Award at the first ever CTC: Cape Town Country Music Festival in Cape Town, South Africa by headliner Kip Moore. This awar  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The GRAMMY-nominated Danish String Quartet will perform in the next Cornell Concert Series (CCS) concert on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall. The quartet's current U.S. tour comes on the heels of their critically acclaimed new album Keel Road and winning two major international music awards: the prestigious Leonie Sonning Music Prize and an Edison Klassik award for their PRISM V recording. At Cornell, they  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Jordan Thompson, Buckley Space Force Base Public Affairs BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) -- Space Operations Command recognizes 2024 as "The Year of the NCO," celebrating noncommissioned officers as the backbone of the force. Space Delta 4 has taken this initiative to heart, establishing a robust Guardian and Airman Development Program across all assigned units. The GADP is an initiative started by Chi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Gabe Evans' far-right extremism is in the spotlight, making it clearer than ever that he's too extreme for Colorado. Check out the highlights: * "The Colorado Liberty Republicans, a far-right group that opposes all civil rights laws, ranked Evans as the seventh most conservative member of the Legislature" - "That's significantly above the 54% score given to state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, the   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- DIGroup Architecture issued the following news release: DIG has been selected to design the new Hall of Science & Entrepreneurship at Saddle River Day School in Saddle River, NJ. This appointment underscores DIG's expertise in designing innovative and inspiring learning environments, from PK-12 settings to higher-education colleges and universities across New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia. "We had the privilege of working with DIG on the design of our   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Duane Morris Women's Impact Network for Success (WINS) has honored two attorneys for their efforts to advance women in the legal profession. Philadelphia partner Erin M. Duffy received the Cheryl Bryson Leadership Award. Washington, D.C., partner Michelle C. Pardo received the Margery Reed Professional Excellence Award. Duffy and Pardo received the awards at Duane Morris' annual firmwide meet  more

MILPITAS, California, Oct. 31 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release from its member company Samsung Electronics: SEOUL, Oct. 30, 2024 -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced it has been selected for the 2024 Best Partner Award from Samsung Electronics in the Innovation category. The award recognizes DuPont's development of polishing pads for advanced semiconductor fabrication and was presented at Samsung's thi  more

WILMINGTON, Delaware, Oct. 31 -- DuPont issued the following news release: * * * Recognized for Product Development in Novel Polishing Pads for Advanced Semiconductor Fabrication * * * SEOUL, Oct. 30, 2024 -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced it has been selected for the 2024 Best Partner Award from Samsung Electronics in the Innovation category. The award recognizes DuPont's development of polishing pads for advanced semiconductor fabrication and was presented at Samsung's third annual Mate  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- Eureka, a part of Acuity Brands, issued the following news: * * * More length options available for Arena-Straight, Arena-Square, and Arena-Rectangle. * * * By Neil Egan Montreal, October 30, 2024 - Eureka (www.eurekalighting.com), an established leader in decorative lighting solutions, today announced new sizing options for its Arena luminaire family. Arena-Straight, Arena-Square, and Arena-Rectangle versions are now available in significantly larger sizes. Sp  more

SAN RAFAEL, California, Oct. 30 -- The First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: The First Amendment Coalition today announced the appointment of four new members to its board of directors. Ashley Alvarado, Janice S. Gin, Antonia Hernandez, and Irene Lee bring decades of experience and leadership to FAC as it continues expanding its impact in defense of a free press, open government, and free expression. Ashley Alvarado is the newly appointed President and C  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 31 -- The Florida Health Care Association issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * Deputy Secretary Kim Smoak Recognized for Outstanding Support to Long Term Care Centers During Natural Disasters * * * The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today awarded Deputy Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Kim Smoak, with the 2024 Champion for the Elderly Award. The award was presented by FHCA during the Agency for Health Care   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Whenever a scenario like a natural disaster or a fire occurs, many factors determine how people respond to the situation. Three Oklahoma State University professors in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology are undertaking three related but separate research projects to identify what can help make people more resilient during a disaster. Drs. Haejun Park, Xiangyu (Dale) Li and Chen Chen of th  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ivette A. Arango, Charles Clary, Beverly Frank, and Peter Jones to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design. Ivette A. Arango Arango, of Coral Gables, is the Owner and Principal Interior Designer of Ivette Arango Interiors. She is the recipient of the 2019 Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Renovation and Restorati  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness issued the following news: * * * The 36-participant trial will take place at multiple sites in Australia. * * * Kiora Pharmaceuticals, a company developing treatments for orphan retinal diseases, has received authorization in Australia to launch the Phase 2 ABACUS-2 clinical trial for its photoswitch, a small molecule that is designed to restore some vision to people with advanced retinal diseases. The controlled Phase 2 trial   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 31 -- 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. 30, 2024: Medical gloves are one of the most common and essential hospital supplies utilized for protection in the healthcare industry. Medical gloves, such as examination and surgical gloves, are critical to clinicians' and patients' protection and must meet certain quality  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By McKenzie Harris A renowned Florida State University particle physicist has earned a major award from one of the country's preeminent physics organizations, recognizing her career achievements that have helped drive the field of physics forward for decades. Laura Reina, FSU Distinguished Research Professor and Joseph F. Owens Endowed Professor in the Department of Physics, is the recipient of the   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- The Georgia Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * More than $1.4 million in awards will support programs, facilities in 51 counties * * * The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2025 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizat  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Georgia Southern faculty are making significant contributions to preserving Georgia's rich history, which are being recognized by the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC). Amy Potter, Ph.D., geography professor at Georgia Southern University, and Lisa Denmark, Ph.D., history professor also at Georgia Southern, were honored with awards from GHRAC for their work on separate historical pro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to receive an anticipated $344,138,135 through EPA's Clean Ports Program for its proposed project, Catalyzing Change: Zero-Emissions NY-NJ Port Projects for a Greener Future. This project will s  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Jorge Gonzalez Estrella, assistant professor of environmental engineering, is working to make an impact with his prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award. The award celebrates Gonzalez Estrella's research on the environmental impact of micro and nanoplastics from open burning of solid waste in underserved communities. Gonzalez Estrella's research dives into three critical areas: the release  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Stewardship projects statewide supported by over $7 million in grant investments * * * Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced 12 projects across the state have been approved for more than $7.7 million in grant funding through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. "The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has been a pillar of our s  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Funding will bolster the development of Wisconsin's second Kwik Trip distribution center in DeForest * * * Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an over $1.5 million Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to the village of DeForest. The grant will help the village complete the road construction needed to serve the new Kwi  more

KEARNY, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett today previewed the next generation of multilevel rail cars, modernizing the fleet which will significantly improve reliability, capacity and customer comfort. The latest generation of multilevel rail cars was unveiled at an event at NJ TRANSIT's Meadows Maintenance Complex (MMC) in Kearny. "Providing modern, rel  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- Lockheed Martin issued the following news release: * * * This contract award to Lockheed Martin follows the government-to-government LOA signed in April 2024. * * * STRATFORD, Conn., Oct. 29, 2024 -The U.S. Government has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), a Foreign Military Sale contract to provide 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Greece. The deal includes 35 aircraft for the Hellenic Army as well as personnel training, training equipm  more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: Grove City College's School of Business will host economist Dr. Richard N. Langlois for a lecture at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 in Sticht Lecture Hall of the Staley Hall of Arts and Letters on campus. Langlois is chair of the Economics Department at the University of Connecticut and the author of several books about the economics of organization, institutions, and business. He will discuss his most-recen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: For over 75 years, GSA has been committed to delivering effective government that is of the people, by the people, and for all people. Our collaboration with Tribal Nations and Tribal industry are a crucial part of this ethos. In 2023, President Biden signed an executive order to strengthen relations with Indian Country. This order is one of many ways the Biden-Harris Administration has made   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: We are officially six days out from the 2024 presidential election! Hear from faculty experts at the George Washington University as we enter the final countdown to the 2024 U.S. election. Our experts are offering their expectations ahead of election day and the key issues and themes they foresee playing a big role in results next week. The video of their remarks can be viewed here. See below for a breakdown of the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: 250,000 readers of The Washington Post have canceled their subscriptions in the aftermath of the newspaper's abrupt announcement that its editorial page would no longer be endorsing presidential candidates, both in this 2024 election and future elections as well. The Post reports it accounts for about 10 percent of its digital subscribers. Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, also owner of Amazon, defended the decision  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her campaign's closing argument against Donald Trump, promising to focus on uniting Americans and addressing their everyday concerns. Speaking from the Ellipse, she warned that Trump would govern as a divisive figure driven by personal grievances. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, analysis and commentary on Harris's overall camp  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: PHOTOS/VIDEOS CLOVIS, N.M. Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on a new 21,000 square foot terminal at Clovis Regional Airport (CVN). The new terminal at Clovis Regional Airport is fully funded by a $15.7 million grant and a   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: * * * With more than 100 open hotels and 40 in the pipeline in Mexico, Hilton strengthens multi brand, multi destination growth in its largest market in the Caribbean and Latin America region * * * Leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced the signing of a franchise agreement for the upcoming conversion of The Sens Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive Resort, Tapestry by Hilton, one   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined President Joseph R. Biden, Governor Wes Moore, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (all D-MD), Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Congressman John Sarbanes, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger (all D-MD), Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld, and Maryland Port Administration Executive Director Jonathan Daniels at the Port of Baltimore to cel  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Hanchen Huang has a vision for the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. It's all about growth. Aligning with the university's strategic plan to become the premier land-grant university, the new CEAT dean plans to foster growth in six different areas: educational programs, enrollment, faculty, research, extension and reputation creating a proposed 6G vision for discussions with stakeholde  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 31 -- American Airlines issued the following news: American Airlines is proud to announce it is the official airline partner of the Latin GRAMMY Awards, which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary by returning to the place The Latin Recording Academy calls home, where the journey commenced and its headquarters remain. The Latin GRAMMY Awards, taking place Nov. 14, are the preeminent international honor and the only peer-selected award celebrating excellence in Latin music  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Association of American Railroads issued the following news release: CHAMPAIGN, IL - October 30, 2024 -The Association of American Railroads (AAR) honored four railroaders for their commitment to sustainability and advancing the industry's environmental efforts at the 2024 Railroad Environmental Conference. Yesterday's award ceremony honored railroaders in different job roles and across tenure for their work to protect and preserve both the environment and communities  more

BOWIE, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- Inovalon, a provider of cloud-based platforms empowering data-driven healthcare, issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * Winners Recognized at the Annual Empower Conference for their Outstanding Achievements and Commitments to Advancing Healthcare Economics and Outcomes Across Three Categories * * * Inovalon, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions empowering data-driven healthcare today announced the winners of the 2024 Inovalon Impact Awar  more

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 31 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: * * * Winners Announced for the Second Annual IDC Future Enterprise EMEA Awards * * * London, England, October 30, 2024 - IDC, the premier global provider of market intelligence and advisory services, today announced winners and runners-up across all categories for the prestigious second annual IDC Future Enterprise EMEA Awards. This esteeme  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release: New Delhi, India--October 30, 2024--The International Trademark Association (INTA) has launched the 2025 Asia-Pacific Moot Court Competition, marking a significant milestone as the event moves to India for the first time. Set to take place at The India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on February 8-9, the competition continues its tradition of fostering intellectual property (IP) expertise among law stude  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: Christian Padilla and Brayden Lentz were declared the winners of the Honorable Robert H. Staton Intramural Moot Court Competition. The finals took place in the Wynne Courtroom at Inlow Hall on October 18. The Top Oralist in the final round award went to Gage Atwood. The Mitzi H. Martin Top Advocate Award in the preliminary rounds of the competition went to Jack Huber. The Best B  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is proud to announce that Class of 2022 alum Jesus Chapa Malacara will be the inaugural Ronan Farrow fellow. In May, Newmark J-School announced the Ronan Farrow Investigative Research Fellowship, an exclusive opportunity for our alums to work with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ronan Farrow. The fellow will work closely  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: LOS ANGELES, CA Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) presented a $500,000 check to IKAR(link is external) to assist in the development of the new IKAR Center and Supportive Housing Project. This project is one of fifteen that Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove secured a total of $12.4 million for through Fiscal Year 2024 government funding legislation. This project will build at least 60 un  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 31 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00339) on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Atmos Energy Corporation For A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity To Bid On A Franchise To Serve The City Of Eddyville, Kentucky ORDER On October 22, 2024, Atmos Energy Corporation (Atmos) filed its application with the Commission seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, Oct. 30 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Lewis-Clark State College English Instructor Kimberly Tolson was recently recognized as one of Idaho's outstanding faculty members during the annual General Education Summit held in Boise, Idaho, hosted by the Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE). Six Idaho faculty members were recognized during the convention that took place Oct. 10-11, and each was awarded a $500 honorarium from CapEd Credit Union. Fac  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, issued the following news: A team at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, part of Temple Health, has been awarded nearly $1 million by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to help improve antibiotic prescribing for children with acute respiratory tract i  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 31 -- Loyola University issued the following news release: The Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing was awarded a $395,213 grant through the BCBS Foundation's Collective Impact Grant program. These funds supported the Increasing Preceptor Capacity program. Approximately 80% of Louisiana parishes are designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) due to either location or having a high percentage of low-income residents. Health professional short  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Three years ago, Lawrence Technological University won a National Science Foundation grant for a summer program to bring college students from around the country to LTU's campus to work on developing autonomous vehicle software. But the grant is not only for current college students--but also for future college students. Last week, LTU hosted high school students from Southfield's Bradford Academy fo  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Oct. 30 -- Luther College issued the following news: Luther College President Jenifer K. Ward is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented to alumni or individuals with strong connections to Luther College who have exhibited admirable service to society in areas such as education, government, the arts, business, church, labor, industry, agriculture, research, medicine and community affairs. This year's recipients are Mike Vo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 31 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * Evolve Health Allegedly Billed MassHealth for Services Not Provided * * * The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) has reached a settlement with Evolve Health, P.C. (Evolve), a Quincy-based physician group practice specializing in substance abuse treatment. The settlement resolves allegations that the organization submitted false claims to Ma  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Judy Cha, Ph.D. '09, professor of materials science and engineering and the Lester B. Knight Director of the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility, has been elected a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). The fellowship program was created to recognize members who have made advances in physics through original research and publication or made significant innovative contributions in the application o  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Alfred H. Schatz, professor emeritus of mathematics, died at home Oct. 11 after a long bout with Parkinson's disease. He was 90. Schatz taught for nearly 50 years at Cornell and was known as an expert in the analysis of finite element methods applied to partial differential equations (PDEs) in particular superconvergence methods. These equations are formulas that relate quantities and their rates of change, over time   more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * New technical report - initiated and led by Mavenir - evaluates an open interface specification support between DUs for carrier aggregation in multi-vendor deployments * * * Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, today welcomes the publication of a n  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following news release: DENVER (October 30, 2024) MBA Education, the award-winning education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today honored Mr. Cooper's Ryan Davidson, Associate Vice President, Strategy & Analytics, with its 2024 Willis Bryant Award here at the 2024 Annual Convention and Expo.The Willis Bryant Award recognizes outstanding academic achievement in the three courses  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- McMaster University issued the following news: When Ashley Jong opened the email saying she'd been awarded a prestigious fellowship, she could hardly believe it. "I thought there was a mistake," she laughed. "I didn't think I could get this." The third-year Honours Health Sciences student will be travelling to the University of Washington for her winter semester for her Killam Fellowship. The fellowship program, administered through Fulbright Canada, gi  more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, Oct. 30 -- McNeese State University shared the following news: The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) awarded a 2023-2024 Superior Merit Award designation to the McNeese State University's SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members. The SHRM Student Chapter Merit Award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters that provide outstanding activities and projects. "When I f  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlights: * * * Featuring insights into tissue regeneration, biomarkers for COVID-19 severity in cancer patients, cancer vaccines, and new alternatives to hypomethylating agents * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seaml  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today joined President Joseph R. Biden at the Port of Baltimore to celebrate more than $147 million in federal funding to create good-paying, clean jobs and to expedite decarbonization and electrification efforts at the Port. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the funding to the Port of Baltimore through its Clean Ports Program, created under President  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: 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 (Texas) and retired Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady, a Medal of Honor re  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the University of Connecticut's (UConn) Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) is open and accepting requests from communities and organizations across New England for technical assistance to help address local environmental justice challenges. EPA   more

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Miami University issued the following news wrap up for October 2024: * * * Authors, Accolades, and Achievements * * * Elena Jackson Albarran, associate professor of History and Global and Intercultural Studies, is author of a new book published in September, "Good Neighbor Empires: Children and Cultural Capital in the Americas" (Brill). The book brings together the metaphorical and real representations of children in the cultural politics of inter-American   more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 31 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Miami-Dade County Public Schools hosted the first annual Green Schools Recognition Program Awards to recognize innovative environmental efforts among the 75 elementary, middle and high schools that participated. "This is a milestone because we as a school district are working very hard to go green," said Schools Superintendent Jose L. Dotres. "Today we're celebrating 75 schools that   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 31 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today congratulated Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) and Cradle 2 Career on receiving the prestigious 2024 Betty Hubbard Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award (https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2024/hubbard102824.html) at the community level. The award, given by the Minnesota Department of Health, recognizes OCPH  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 31 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Physician-led healthcare system consolidates finance, planning, supply chain, and HR processes in the cloud * * * Mosaic Life Care, a physician-led health care system, has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to support its vision to transform community health. With an integrated suite of cloud applications to manage finance, planning, supply chain  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Productions are estimated to have a combined direct in-state spend of $172 million * * * Three television-streaming series and three independent feature-length films have been approved for North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants. With production beginning this year, the six projects combined are expected to spend more than $172 million in the state, while creating more   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: New research from North Carolina State University provides a deeper understanding of precisely what is happening in organic solar cells as light is converted into electricity. Researchers developed a new method which visualizes interfaces where the sunlight's energy is converted to electrical charges and used the findings to develop a set of design rules that can improve the efficienc  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum today hosted the eighth annual Recovery Reinvented at the Bismarck Event Center, encouraging participants to build on the progress made over the past eight years toward eliminating the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction and helping individuals find hope in recovery. Now in recovery for over 22 years, the first lady recalled br  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed a combined $4,570,920 for two projects in New Mexico from the U.S. Department of Transportation to strengthen the nation's supply chain, reduce costs, and grow New Mexico's economy. $4,000,000 will  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed a combined $4,570,920 for two projects in New Mexico from the U.S. Department of Transportation to strengthen the nation's supply chain, reduce costs, and grow New Mexico's economy. $4,000,000 will h  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * Projects in All Five Boroughs Enhance Public Spaces, Provide Cultural and Recreational Amenities, Improve Resiliency, and Inspire Generations of Artists * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) Chair Deborah Marton, and PDC Executive Director Sreoshy Banerjea today announced the winners of the 42nd annual Awards for Excellence in Design. The 11 winni  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art issued the following news release: A $5 million gift from Gretchen Welch and Career Ambassador David Welch to the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has endowed the leadership position in the museum's Department of Conservation and Scientific Research. This endowment will support the newly named Welch Head of Conservation and Scientific Research. The endowed position will help ensure that the department maintai  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 30 -- Nemours Foundation issued the following news release: Jacksonville, FL (Oct. 30, 2024) Nemours Children's Health has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine(tm) health organization. The prestigious AMA distinction is granted to organizations that meet the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program and acknowledges the nation's leaders in prioritizing proven efforts to enhance the well-  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: With $5 million in support from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Kansas and Avium -- a startup firm founded by researchers from KU's School of Engineering -- aim to make clean hydrogen more affordable. According to the DoE, the work at KU is part of $750 million in funding for 52 projects across 24 states "to dramatically reduce the cost of clean hydrogen and reinforce American leadership   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Congratulations to C.J. Fisher, Fox's Gaming Department Co-Chair, who was named a Dealmaker of the Year Finalist as part of the New Jersey Law Journal's 2024 New Jersey Legal Awards program. Presented annually, the Dealmaker of the Year award honors New Jersey's "exceptional transactional lawyers who achieved excellence" in the past year. Fisher has been at the forefront of the expansion of l  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 31 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * The $6.2 million project, completed in partnership with Montante Solar and Pivot Energy, helps make university electric consumption 100% carbon neutral * * * By Lisa McMahon Niagara University powered up a 17-acre state-of-the-art solar array on its Lewiston, N.Y., campus Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The $6.2 million, four-megawatt project, completed in partnership with Montante Solar and Pivot Energy, fea  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 30 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Several New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service Family and Consumer Science agents and specialists were recognized at the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences annual session in Tucson, Arizona, in September. Two NMSU staff members received individual national awards. Karim Martinez, Extension family life and child development specialist, was presented   more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 30 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University is now home to southern New Mexico's first co-innovation hub for NewSpace Nexus, a nonprofit organization that focuses on accelerating the pace of space innovation by uniting and igniting the industry. The co-innovation hub will be housed at Arrowhead Center's SPACE Incubator, which unites startups and assistance providers across the space, agricultu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release: The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from Connecticut, allowing the state to request access to more than $9 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This funding comes from the $1.44 billion State Digital Equity Capacity Grant   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: A Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport employee was recently recognized for his work on a Naval Innovation Science and Engineering project enabling the integration of a live range asset into a constructive simulation environment. Allen Couture, deputy division head of Fleet Warfighting Readiness and Operations at the NUWC Division, Keyport Pacific Detachment in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was awarded the Natio  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Oct. 31 -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired distinction recognizes Ochsner for the eleventh consecutive year * * * New Orleans - The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced the results of the highly anticipated Digital Health Most Wired Survey for the 2024 data collection period. Ochsner Health is proud to announce its Level 9 achievement for the acute and ambulatory   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University professor Dr. Jon Loffi was awarded the prestigious William A. Wheatley Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to aerospace education during the University Aviation Association's 77th annual Collegiate Aviation Education Conference. Presented at the UAA Awards of Excellence Banquet on Sept. 27 at the Hilton Memphis Hotel, the award serves as the organization's faculty lifet  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Economic Development Organizations, Redevelopment Authorities, Municipal Authorities, Industrial Development Authorities, For-Profit organizations. Use: Mixed-use site development, conversion projects, rehabilitation projects,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Paladin Capital Group, an entity that says it supports and grows companies through venture investment and growth capital, issued the following news: SAN LEANDRO, CA -- Aralez Bio, a platform technology company with a proprietary enzymatic approach for designing and manufacturing noncanonical amino acids (ncAAs), announced the close of its oversubscribed $12 million Series A financing today. The round was led by Spero Ventures with matched investment from Paladin Capital   more

PASADENA, California, Oct. 31 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: * * * Q3 2024 Financial Highlights * Record revenue of $1.8 billion increases 28% year-over-year * Record organic revenue growth of 26%, including six consecutive quarters with year-over-year organic growth above 20% * Record net income increases 52% to $72 million * Record adjusted EBITDA increases 31% to $167 million * Record cash   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Hannah Appleseth, a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Department of Psychology, received the R36 dissertation award from the National Institutes of Health for her project involving the impact of smoke and vapor on children's mental health. Appleseth's project, formally named "Tracing the Impact of Evolving Environmental Exposure to Tobacco, Cannabis and Nicotine Smoke and Vapor Emissions on Chil  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, issued the following news: By Alexandra Waddell On October 24, 2024, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced the 24 winners of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, given in partnership with Schmidt Sciences, a philanthropic organization that supports science and technology research. Among the winners were two Pul  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 31 -- 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. 30, 2024: * * * RapidAI's leadership is evident in its expansive global presence, pioneering regulatory achievements, and continuous innovation, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of AI-based imaging solutions * * * Recently Frost & Sullivan researched the AI-b  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- The Indiana House Republicans Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) recently visited with local public safety officials to hear more about their needs ahead of the upcoming legislative session. Lucas, a member of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee, met with Seymour Police Chief Greg O'Brien, Jackson County Emergency Medical Service staff, officials with the Jackson County Sheriff's Depar  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently presented U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) with the Hero of Main Street Award. Congressman Bean earned this honor for his tireless work during the 118th Congress to prioritize small businesses and empower a vibrant retail industry. In Florida, retail directly supports more than 2.3 million local jobs and contributes more than $357.4 billion in economic activit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, 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 ex  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, issued the following news release: Richard E. Wiley, Chairman Emeritus, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Media Institute. The award was presented at the Institute's annual "Free Speech America" Gala on October 29, 2024 in Washington, DC. Wiley previously received Lifetime Achievement Awards from The National Law Journal and the Broadcasters Foundation of America for his contributions to the legal and communications industries.   more

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals remarkable evolutionary stability of the naked mole-rat's genome, and implications for drug development Highlights * Roswell Park-led team develops new method for measuring species' mutation loads * Findings reveal impact of 'dark genome' consisting of ancient virus-like genes * Team exploring anticancer potential of antiviral drugs to control 'dark gen  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Oct. 31 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: Congzhou Wang, South Dakota Mines associate professor in the Department of Nanoscience and Biomedical Engineering and recipient of South Dakota Mines' 2024 Outstanding Researcher Award, is one of only nine investigators highlighted by the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Biology (DCB). The DCB supports cancer researchers who are expanding knowledge of the diseas  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * "Milo Imagines the World" will travel throughout the U.S. after the premiere in at Chicago Children's Theatre. * * * By Leslie L.J. Reilly The title character in San Diego State University English Professor Matt de la Pena's book "Milo Imagines the World" jumped off the page and onto the stage at the Chicago Children's Theatre on October 12 at the world premiere of the new musical. After  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By Jeff Ristine The U.S. Army Research Office is supporting a mechanical engineering professor's work for detecting sound in difficult environments. Amid the devastation of Hurricane Milton in Florida earlier this month, Zahra Nili Ahmadabadi couldn't help but think of the project that had just helped her snag a $990,000 Early Career Program award from the U.S. Army Research Office (ARO). An assi  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Santa Fe Institute issued the following news release: Two systems exist in thermal equilibrium if no heat passes between them. Computers, which consume energy and give off heat as they process information, operate far from thermal equilibrium. Were they to stop consuming energy -- say you let your laptop discharge completely -- they would stop functioning. But how does the amount of energy required by a physical system to perform a computation depend o  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * Conference-goers will have ample opportunities to explore, network and celebrate industry achievements on the show floor and beyond * * * NORWALK, Conn. - ISC East, with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, is set to host another year of ISC East Special Events coupled with updated features to The Bridge, the Career Z  more

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 30 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: Southeast Missouri State University's Beta Alpha Psi hosted its 17th annual Meet the Firms Night on September 23, which included more than 18 companies in a career fair style event for accounting majors. Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary and professional organization dedicated to promoting the study and practice of accounting while providing valuable professional opportunities for its members. This   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Jessica Tillipman, associate dean for government procurement law studies at the George Washington University, from a Sept. 24, 2024, hearing entitled "Safeguarding the Homeland: Examining Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting to Protect America's Future": * * * Chairman Peters, Ranking Member Paul, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Thomas Devine, legal director of the Government Accountability Project, from a Sept. 17, 2024, hearing entitled "Ensuring a Trustworthy Government: Examining the National Security Risks of Replacing Nonpartisan Civil Servants With Political Appointees": * * * Chairman Peters, Ranking Member Paul, and members of the Committee: Thank you for inviting my testimony. This comm  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Federal funds made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, championed by Georgia's U.S. Senators for its investments in Georgia's clean energy economy Georgia Ports Authority to receive over $48 million to install new electric charging infrastructure for ships at the Port of Savannah and the Port of Brunswick Senator Reverend Warnock penned a letter of support for GPA's bid to receive federal fundin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Federal funds made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, championed by Georgia's U.S. Senators for its investments in Georgia's clean energy economy Georgia Ports Authority to receive over $48 million to install new electric charging infrastructure for ships at the Port of Savannah and the Port of Brunswick Senator Reverend Warnock penned a letter of support for GPA's bid to receive federal funding for cl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Atlanta, Ga. U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced new Federal resources to upgrade Georgia's airports through the bipartisan infrastructure law. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock announced airports in Atlanta and Augusta will receive over $19 million through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Terminal Program (ATP). The Federal resources can be used to build, m  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 31 -- The Royal Astronomical Society issued the following news: The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) has officially signed a 999-year lease on its London headquarters, having agreed a deal with the Government earlier this year to transfer the building's ownership. RAS President Mike Lockwood and Geophysics Secretary James Hammond put their signatures to a series of legal documents to complete the handover. These were also stamped with the Society's seal using a press dat  more

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: BALTIMORE - Sinclair continues to expand its podcast division, launching "Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard" on November 12, with U.S. soccer legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard giving fans an unfiltered look inside the pitch. From the MLS to the English Premier League to the Champions League to International Competition and more, Landon   more

ADA, Oklahoma, Oct. 31 -- East Central University issued the following news: East Central University recently hosted the Annual Homecoming Gala, where several awards and scholarships were presented, including the first ever recipients of the Rising ECU Tiger Distinguished Alumni Award. Two distinguished alumni from ECU were presented this award, Dakota Cole and Srijita Ghosh. Ghosh graduated from ECU with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with certificates in Entrepreneurship, Fin  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 31 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release: Sybil Taylor Aytch, a paralegal in the Quarles & Brady Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors' Rights Practice Group, received the International Practice Management Association (IPMA) DEI Champion Award. The award recognizes members who actively promote and are leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the association, on their teams and/or with their employers. Aytch previously s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: ANNAPOLIS, Md. U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen joined Governor Wes Moore today joined President Joseph R. Biden at the Port of Baltimore to celebrate more than $147 million in federal funding to create good-paying, clean jobs and to expedite decarbonization and electrification efforts at the Port. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the funding to the Port of Baltimore through   more

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Carolyn Mungo has been named president and general manager at WFAA, TEGNA's ABC affiliate, and KFAA serving Dallas-Ft. Worth, effectively immediately. In her role, Mungo is responsible for overseeing the stations' operations across all platforms, as well as community outreach efforts and driving results fo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Mansfield on being designated as the sixth Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows Visit Mansfield's commitment to further develop tourism as an economic growth stra  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Oct. 31 -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: By Brian Buckwalter Content warning: This story contains frank descriptions of urban combat that may be disturbing for some readers. Marine veteran Alex Nicoll remembers Fallujah, Iraq, as a dead city. When he and others from Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, stepped foot inside the "City of Mosques" in early November 2004, nearly all of the residents were gone. Leaflets dropped by U.S. forces w  more

BOWIE, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- The Tire Industry Association issued the following news release: The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is excited to unveil an impressive agenda for the upcoming 2025 Off-the-Road Tire Conference, set to take place from February 19-22, 2025, at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino in San Juan. This year's event promises to be a landmark gathering, focusing on the advancement of knowledge and collaboration within the global off-the-road tire community. Attendees can  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * Global Broadcast Will Air Sunday, December 8 at 8pm ET/PT * * * NEW YORK, NY - (October 30, 2024) - The Peabody and Emmy(R) Award-winning CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, which honors everyday people who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others, returns on Sunday, December 8 at 8pm ET/PT. This Year's Top 5 CNN Heroes were revealed today by CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper on CNN News Central and wil  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Melissa Oellerich New, an associate in Troutman Pepper's Energy practice, has been recognized with the KINDness Matters Award by Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), the preeminent international nongovernmental organization devoted to the protection of unaccompanied and separated children. Established 16 years ago, KIND has more than 870 pro bono partners who have donated nearly 1.5 million hours in legal services.  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Tru by Hilton, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release: CALI, Colombia - Tru by Hilton, Hilton's innovative and energetic hotel brand for practical travelers, is set to transform the hospitality experience in Colombia with the opening of Tru by Hilton Cali Sur, the brand's first hotel in the country. This new hotel, operated by Hoteles MS, is located in one of the most dynamic areas of western Colombia, surrounded by prestigious universit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: NOAA is announcing two funding opportunities for fish passage, including one funding opportunity focused on tribes. This significant funding is available under the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Projects selected through these opportunities will help support sustainable fisheries, recover threatened and endangered migratory fish, and strengthen the resilience of co  more

CORK, Ireland, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Tyndall National Institute, a research centre in integrated Information and Communications Technology hardware and systems, issued the following agency statement on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * We are proud to share that Tyndall National Institute has been recognised at the recent EARTO Innovation Awards in Brussels. The award, in the Impact Expected category, was presented to Tyndall for the development of its 'MicroTIPS' technology. These Micro Transdermal Interfa  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Construction is underway on the new building that will house the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, or CAMI, on the Phoenix Bioscience Core in downtown Phoenix. CAMI will anchor an innovation district that aims to establish the Phoenix Bioscience Core as a hub of cell and gene therapy research, startup activity and corporate engagement.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Summary: The annual Lane 1 on-ramp opportunity encourages continuous development of a healthy and reliable domestic industrial base to provide commercial-like launch services for the NSSL program. * * * EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Space Systems Command (SSC) released the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 On-Ramp Request for Proposals (RFP). This is the first on-ramp opportunity followin  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: By Russ Nelson Dr. Avimanyu Sahoo, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) award totaling $299,969 to characterize the vulnerability of the learning-based intelligent cyber-physical systems (CPS) and defend them. The CPS represents a symbiotic integration of physical systems, sensors, actuators and learning-based intelligent c  more

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 31 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: More than 175 attendees came to Buffalo from universities and organizations around the world to learn from financial economists and accounting scholars who shared their research at the 34th annual Conference for Financial Economics and Accounting Oct. 24-26 hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Management. The conference was organized by members of a consortium of n  more

MERCED, California, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Patty Guerra, UC Merced When regents selected Merced for the newest University of California campus in 1995, the choice brought promise for the entire region: of an improved workforce, advanced technology, economic impact and groundbreaking research. Nearly 30 years later, a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation is helping UC Merced fulfill part of that promise in a big wa  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: Five University of South Alabama faculty members were honored Oct. 24 at the 3rd annual Technology and Research Showcase for their research in fields ranging from sustainability to cyber security and marine sciences to lung biology. Dr. Todd McDonald, professor of computer science; Dr. Alison Robertson, associate professor of marine sciences and senior marine scientist at the Dauphin Island  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * New UTA study on the algae-jellyfish relationship has implications for humans, coral reefs * * * Marine animals like jellyfish, corals and sea anemones often live with algae inside their cells in a symbiotic relationship. The animals give the algae nutrients and a place to live; in return, algae give the animals some of the food they make from sunlight via photosynthesis.   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 30 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Amy Peterson Amy Peterson, an assistant professor in the Division of Communication Disorders in the University of Wyoming's College of Health Sciences, was recently awarded the Distinguished Early Career Professional (ECP) Certificate from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). ASHA created the Distinguished ECP Certificate to recognize and identify ECPs in the fields of audiology and  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * Grant will increase Amory Seafood's purchasing, processing, and sales of local wild-caught blue catfish * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Amory Seafood has been awarded $247,000 through the Governor's Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Program. This reimbursable grant will support the implementation of a modern quick freeze  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: As Prepared for Delivery Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. It's an opportunity for me to recognize the importance of your work advocating for and shaping strong Tribal-federal relations and policies and to discuss what we at the Treasury Department have done on Tribal issues over the past three and half years. From the beginning, we have worked in partnership with Tribal leaders. A few  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Polymath scholar Sendhil Mullainathan '93, a behavioral economist who has combined computational and social sciences to produce pioneering work on health care, poverty and the criminal justice system, will deliver three public lectures at Cornell Nov. 11-13 for the Messenger Lectures series. Mullainathan will discuss creating artificial intelligence to complement rather than replace human intelligence. His first lecture  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Harnessing this process may offer therapies for neuroinflammatory diseases such as MS, mouse study suggests * * * The brain constantly engages in dialogue with the body's immune system. Such communication appears aimed at ensuring a delicate balance between defending against injury and infection and guarding healthy tissue. Now, scientists at Washington University S  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 30 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Kamala vs. Trump. Trump vs. Kamala. That's the typical language used to describe the presidential matchup. But why not Donald vs. Harris? Or Harris vs. Trump? The election is just one example of how men are often referred to by their last name and women by their first. Stav Atir, an assistant professor in Management and Human Resources at the Wisconsin School of Business, was curious. That cu  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 31 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release: * * * Tree planting funded in part by the Drinking Water Providers Partnership * * * On October 26, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe (LEKT) hosted a tree planting event along the Elwha River in Olympic National Park as part of its ongoing vegetation restoration efforts following the removal of two dams over a decade ago. Hundreds of trees were planted to strengthen the riparian buffer zone on lands that were  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Oct. 31 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * Known for his photographs chronicling South Carolina's civil rights struggle, Williams will speak about his experiences at Winthrop University on Thursday, Nov. 14, for the annual Dorothy Perry Thompson Colloquium. * The free cultural event begins at 7 p.m. in Dina's Place. * * * Harvey Gantt's 1963 desegregation of Clemson University. The 1968 Orangeburg Massacre. The 1969 Charleston ho  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Milestone comes as China looks to become world's largest travel and tourism market by 2035; builds on Wyndham's reacquisition of direct franchising rights for Days Inn in 2019 * * * SHANGHAI (October 29, 2024) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts surpassed a major milestone in China: signing nearly 600 direct franchise agreements across the country in just five years. The achievement is a testament t  more