WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: The Keystone: Bob Casey and Matt Cartwright revive Scranton's rail service to New York City FOX 43: Sen. Bob Casey secures nearly $9 million in funding to help restore Amtrak passenger rail service between Scranton and New York Scranton Times-Tribune: Casey, Cartwright announce $9M toward restoring passenger trains between Scranton and New York City Pocono Record: 'Not study money': Scranton-NYC   more

LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 1 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2024: Netflix has announced today the release date and first images of 1992, the company's first miniseries by acclaimed director Alex de la Iglesia, and creator and screenwriter Jorge Guerricaechevarria, a two-time Goya Award winner (Cell 211, The Laws of the Border, Sister Death), which will premiere on Netflix on December 13. The new thriller from the director of The Day   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Bruins lead U.S. universities with the most fellows chosen for the research abroad program * * * The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad program has awarded 15 fellowships to UCLA graduate students, the most chosen from any research university nationwide for the fourth year. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, the Fulbright-Hays program allows doctora  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education issued the following news: The ACGME is proud to share the ACGME Equity Matters(R) Resource Collection, a comprehensive and dynamic set of resources designed to assist Sponsoring Institutions, programs, and specialty organizations in achieving their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals. The Resource Collection is tailored to help organizations implement effective changes to diversify the workforce and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Airports Council International - North America issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) today announced Justin Meyer, Deputy Director of Aviation - Marketing and Air Service Development at Kansas City Aviation Department, as the 2024 recipient of the Ted Bushelman Legacy Award for Creativity and Excellence. The Bushelman Award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of airport m  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: In the continued aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, new resources and investment announcements aim to support disaster recovery for affected boaters and marine businesses. Updated state and federal program information for impacted businesses can be found below: Federal Programs Economic Development Administration (EDA) Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) The EDA   more

COLLINGWOOD, Australia, Oct. 31 -- Advanced Pharmacy Australia (formerly the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia) issued the following news release: * * * New NSW pay agreement for health workers is a critical first step but more can and should be done says Advanced Pharmacy Australia. * * * Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) today welcomes a new pay agreement for NSW hospital pharmacists and technicians as part of a NSW Government agreement with the Health Services Union to increa  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center activated its newly established Task Force Agile Mission Support for the first time to help rapidly recover Air and Space Force installations affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Formed this summer, TFAMS is the evolution of AFIMSC's Initial Response Team, which was stood up in 2020 to provid  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Wisconsin to award $3.1 million for 41 equipment projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. "Project  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski, Air Force Materiel Command The Air Force Materiel Command closed-out another record-breaking fiscal year, executing at 99.9% across a diverse portfolio, enabling successful mission performance and critical support to meet Department of the Air Force needs. "Our high-performing financial management experts operated flawlessly this year, maintaining the fle  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Airline Passenger Experience Association issued the following news release: LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (31 October 2024) - Air France-KLM Group Chief Executive Officer Ben Smith was awarded the esteemed 2025 APEX CEO Lifetime Achievement Award at the APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony on 30 October 2024 during the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach. Presented by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) this award celebrates industry leaders who have dedicated their career  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Airports Council International - North America issued the following news release: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, today announced the recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Experience Awards. Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), the airport with the most overall recognition across c  more

ALFRED, New York, Nov. 1 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Myles Calvert, Director of Alfred University's Institute for Electronic Arts (IEA), School of Art & Design, New York State College of Ceramics, recently received an invitation to attend the International Academic Printmakers Alliance (IAPA) event hosted at the Xi'an Academy of Art in China and coinciding with the institution's 75th anniversary. The gathering showcased the talents of 20 distinguished faculty member  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- The AMA Foundation issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Today, the American Marketing Association (AMA) Foundation announced the winners of the 4 Under 40 Emerging Leaders Award, honoring young professionals who have made substantial contributions to the marketing field. In today's rapidly evolving landscape, recognizing young talent is crucial to keeping the industry innovative, adaptable, and impactful. "Empowering and celebrating the next generat  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The American Intellectual Property Law Association issued the following news release: The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) hosted the 2024 Annual Meeting from October 24-26, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, where new Board Members were selected for the 2024-2025 year and eleven awards were presented to deserving recipients. AIPLA is pleased to announce the following new Board Members for the 2  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Environmental Protection Agency funding will reduce tree waste, cut carbon emissions, and build workforce pathways for good-paying jobs. * * * PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Leaders from the Biden-Harris Administration, the State of Pennsylvania, and municipal agencies gathered in Philadelphia today to announce that PowerCorpsPHL, in collaboration with Landforce in Pittsburgh, has been selected to receive $15.3   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 1 -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Today, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) presented Amelia Latu Afuhaamango Tuipulotu, PhD, RN, chief nursing officer (CNO) of the World Health Organization (WHO), with the prestigious HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein Award. This distinguished award recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to international health care and demonstrated an exceptional de  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Nov. 1 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news: By Jason Cutshaw, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command's senior civilian attended recent sessions to demonstrate the command's continued commitment for meaningful exchanges and to provide industry with potential opportunities as early as possible for planning purposes. Richard P. De Fatta, USASMDC deputy to the commanding general, ad  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Foundation issued the following news: The winners of the 55th annual ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards for outstanding books, articles, liner notes and broadcast programs on the subject of music give fans, readers and scholars rich new insights on legends of pop, film, jazz, country, concert music and more. Established in 1967 to honor the memory of composer, critic, commentator and former ASCAP Pr  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: BEAUMONT, TX, October 31, 2024 - On Wednesday, October 23, BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals, LLC., was presented the United Way Champions of Hope Award. The United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County selected BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals (BTP) for its great support of the United Way's literacy program and for serving as title sponsors for the Pearls & Purses Designer Purse Bingo with proceeds to literacy in   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 1 -- Benedict College issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Neuroscience, Digital Marketing, and Supply Chain Management Degrees are Opening Doors to Some of the Top In-Demand Careers * * * Today, Benedict College announced the launch of three new degree programs in partnership with Rize Education. The addition of these academic programs, Neuroscience, Digital Marketing, and Supply Chain Management, further strengthens Benedict College's c  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 1 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Charlotte, NC (Thursday, October 31, 2024)--The Benjamin School today announced plans to nurture K-5 students' curiosity and love of science through a suite of dynamic new digital resources. Through the Science Techbook, Benjamin students are encouraged to explore science in fresh ways that ignite their innate interest in the natural world. Developed by global edtec  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (Oct. 31, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been selected to receive $250,000 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. * The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been selecte  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that it will award $11.99 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 14 communities in 14 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs. These federal grants assist small communities across the country with maintaining and building air service options. "People in small communities across the co  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * - BorgWarner's HVCH selected by a Chinese OEM for a battery electric SUV, start of production set for Q2 2025 - Korean electric vehicle manufacturer chose BorgWarner's heater for their new electric pick-up model, with production starting in Q1 2025 - BorgWarner wins its first HVCH business award with a Japanese OEM, marking a key milestone in the company's expansion into Japan's growing electric vehic  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a new $1 million investment in the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express airport to recruit a major airline to provide service to a large hub airport. The investment will allow Toledo Express Airport to develop a marketing plan to recruit a major airline and offer a limited revenue guarantee to a carrier that initiates service. "Toledo Express Airport is vital infr  more

WEST POINT, New York, Nov. 1 -- The Military Academy issued the following academic news: By Meghan Dower-Rogers, USMA Office of Research Memory plays an important part in history. Much is determined by what, and how, events are remembered. They can be traumatic, so much so that we want to erase them, or try to sanitize them. This is why historians, journalists and others who study history have conflicting views, and why it is so important for the people who lived through these events to captur  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- 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 and a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for three water projects in West Virginia. These awards, which were secured through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests ma  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Nov. 1 -- East Central University issued the following news: East Central University recently hosted the Annual ECU Alumni Homecoming Gala, where the first-ever Rising ECU Tiger Award was presented to an ECU alumnus who has graduated between one and five years ago. Casey Mankin was named the first-ever recipient of this award, "I am incredibly honored and humbled to be standing before you today as the recipient of the inaugural ECU Rising Tiger Award and to be recognized by East  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) visited with farmers in Port Allen and Jennings, to discuss the next Farm Bill and what Louisiana's farmers need to continue feeding our state and the world. "Our farmers and fishermen produce the best sugarcane, rice and seafood in the world," said Dr. Cassidy. "It's my goal to protect them against unfair, foreign competition, to keep crop insurance affor  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 1 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: Cross-disciplinary entrepreneurship is sweeping across Cedarville University as student entrepreneurs from diverse majors create innovative solutions that break traditional boundaries. Daniel Ormsbee, a senior mechanical engineering and molecular biology major from Cedarville, Ohio, combined his passions for bioengineering and entrepreneurship to create his revolutionary company, Nutrafuel Bioworks. On September 27,   more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Clark University issued the following news: * * * Ribbon cut on $750K grant-funded life sciences facility * * * Clark's Gustaf H. Carlson School of Chemistry and Biochemistry celebrated the launch on Oct. 30 of a new research laboratory filled with equipment that will greatly expand the capacity of students to prepare for jobs in Massachusetts' ever-growing, multi-billion-dollar biotechnology industry. Professor Donald Spratt was awarded a $750,0  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 1 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * Washington, DC - (October 31, 2024) - CNN will provide audiences with comprehensive coverage and real-time election results of the historic 2024 presidential race and key state races. The network's expert team of anchors, correspondents, analysts, and commentators will provide around-the-clock special coverage from the CNN Election Center in Washington, DC as well as New York City, with reporters stationed across the country for   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 1 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * New Episode Premieres Saturday, November 2 AT 9PM ET/PT on CNN * * * NEW YORK - (October 31, 2024) - Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci and comedian and writer Sam Jay will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the much-anticipated American version of the long-running BBC comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, the ten-episode limited serie  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- CNN issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Brand Power: Strategies for Instant Impact and Future Growth study launched by CNN International Commercial * * * CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), along with data and insights consultancy MTM, have conducted a new research study and released an in-depth white paper based on the views of 1,090 senior marketing leaders across 12 global markets exploring the key ingredients for successful, long term   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release: * * * As the awards near their 30th anniversary, Daniella Levine Cava, the mayor of Miami-Dade County, declared October 30 as "BRAVO Day." * * * Council of the Americas held the 29th BRAVO Business Awards gala on October 30 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami to recognize the achievements of business leaders in tech innovation, entrepreneurship, digital banking, sustainability, and gender  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: When the topic of military code talkers comes up, many think of the Navajo code talkers of World War II who operated as Marines in the Pacific Theater. This association was bolstered following the 2002 release of the film "Windtalkers," starring Nicholas Cage. While the Navajo Nation contributed immensely to the war effort, other Native American tribes also had their own code talkers who served in both world wars  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: BRINSON, Ga. Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) received the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award from the Georgia Farm Bureau at a ceremony hosted at Glenn Heard Farms in Brinson. "I want to thank the Georgia Farm Bureau for this award and honor. It has been my pleasure to work with the Farm Bureau and I will always be a strong voice in Washington for our farmers and producers," said  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: More than 1,200 scholars, students and guests from around the world will attend the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture's 24th annual Fall Conference, "Ever Ancient, Ever New: On Catholic Imagination." The conference, which began Thursday (Oct. 31) and concludes Saturday (Nov. 2), will feature more than 175 papers, panels and performances across three days of conversation on the enduring and inexhaustibl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The U.S. Department of Labor today recognized more than 800 employers for their commitment to employing and supporting the nation's service members by presenting them with the 2024 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Medallion Award. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employ  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release: The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership (K10) is at it again, doing the dirty work of adding 130,000 new trees for Pennsylvania during the fall planting season. "We were able to distribute the trees across 30 different locations throughout Pennsylvania, to over 100 of our partners," said Marley McKind, Manager of the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). T  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Nov. 1 -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: By John Kleindienst It's just about the halfway point for the school year, and students who are finalizing their post-secondary education plans may be starting to wonder how they're going to pay for it all. College isn't cheap, and the hefty price tag that accompanies accredited colleges and trade schools can be overwhelming for some students. According to an article released earlier this year by U.S. News and  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Nov. 1 -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release: BURBANK, CALIF. (OCT. 30, 2024) - Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Dana Walden and the Recording Academy(R) CEO Harvey Mason jr. announced today an unprecedented new 10-year global deal for the GRAMMYs(R) to be exclusively simulcast on ABC, Hulu and Disney+ beginning in 2027 -- making The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) the first new home for Music's Biggest Night(R) in 50 years. The Recording Academy a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $18.6 million for 15 projects that will drive innovation in equitable clean transportation and provide first responders with the tools they need to properly respond to calls involving zero emission vehicles. The funding will expand DOE'S Clean Cities and Communities work to make clean transportation options more ava  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Funding From the Investing in America Agenda Will Help Meet Demand for Critical Materials and Support a More Circular Domestic Battery Supply Chain * * * As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's historic Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $44.8 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for eight projects that will lower   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: The University has finalized the sale of its plant distribution system assets (e.g. pipes, electrical lines, meters, etc.) to Cordia for $50 million and has entered into an amended 35-year energy service agreement, which is subject to regulatory approval. "Cordia is an industry leader with vast experience building, owning, operating and financing thermal energy plants across the United States. This expan  more

CAIRO, Egypt, Nov. 1 -- The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2024, with 21 organizations: * * * The "FreeHoda" campaign and the undersigned organisations condemn the continued arbitrary detention of lawyer and human rights defender Hoda Abdelmonem, who has been detained for six years. We denounce the re-fabrication of charges against her in a new case after she completed her previous sentence for similar accusations, and call for her immediate   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Jackie Anderson (right) receives the College Educator of the Year award from James VanDusen, current TACNY president. (Photo courtesy of TACNY) Three faculty members from the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) were among the honorees recognized at the Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY)'s 24th Annual Celebration of Technology Awards banquet recently. Jackie Anderson, associate teaching pro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * EPA's Clean Ports Program funding will transform port operations with zero-emission technology, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice in port communities * * * Newark, N.J. - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced nearly $400 million in Clean Ports Program funding for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and SeaStreak LLC. This tra  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 31, 2024) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa Department of Natural Resources have been selected to collectively receive over $500,000 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. * The University of Northern Iowa was se  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- 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 * * * CHICAGO (Oct. 30, 2024) -- Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Detr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 30, 2024) - 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. UConn will partner with the University of South  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 30, 2024) - 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. In Massachusetts, UConn will partner with the U  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 30, 2024) - 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. In Rhode Island, UConn will partner with Ground  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 30, 2024) - 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. UConn will partner with the New England Rural H  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 30, 2024) - 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 selected UConn to establish one of 18 TCTAC  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- 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 * * * JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 31, 2024) -- Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Today, Oct. 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 48 applicants across the country that will collectively receive nearly $19 million in grants to support states, Tribal Nations and U.S. territories in providing technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. As a result of the investments  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (Oct. 31, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has been selected to receive $265,000 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. * The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has been selected to receive $265,000.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (Oct. 31, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has been selected to receive $306,441 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. * The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has been selected to receive $306,44  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (Oct. 31, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the University of Southern Maine has been selected to receive $350,000 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. * The New England Environmental Finance Center (NEEFC) has been selected to receive $350,000 to provide technical ass  more

PALO ALTO, California, Nov. 1 -- The Electric Power Research Institute issued the following news release: EPRI has been awarded a three-year, $2 million grant by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to demonstrate scalable, community-based virtual power plants (VPPs) for commercial buildings, offering increased integration of customer-sited renewables, electric vehicles, and building load demand flexibility. Accelerating demand flexibility is a key strategy for California to reduce greenhous  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa This October, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) made multiple stops on her annual River to River Tour as part of her ongoing commitment to hear from Iowans in every corner of the state. She recognized outstanding small businesses, hosted town hall meetings, led roundtable discussions, and more. Click HERE to download photos from Ernst's visits. The Fort Dodge Messenger highlighted Ernst's stop in C  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania presented its annual Distinguished Professor Award to Andrea "Andi" McClanahan, Ph.D., professor of communication, at an All-University Meeting on Tuesday, October 29. The Distinguished Professor Award - the highest honor for ESU faculty to receive - is presented based on outstanding contributions to the academic life of the University and its rep  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 1 -- The European Broadcasting Union issued the following news release: As voters and candidates head into US election day on November 5, Eurovision News is there with proven events and coverage expertise that broadcasters trust - plus a new look and leadership on the way. After months of planning, Eurovision News teams are set up at exclusive rooftop positions near the White House to support the reporters and newsrooms of our Members and clients on this huge story. O  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Oct. 31 -- Luther College issued the following news: This 2024 Homecoming season, Luther College continued the tradition of presenting the Weston Noble, Dr. Carlo A. Sperati and Hemp Prize awards, which recognize musical excellence and achievement. Student and alumni award winners are recognized each year during the annual Homecoming concert. 2024 Weston Noble Award David Judisch, Luther College professor emeritus of music, is the 2024 recipient of the Weston Noble Award. Westo  more

SAN RAFAEL, California, Nov. 1 -- The First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: The First Amendment Coalition is proud to announce that Advocacy Director Ginny LaRoe has been honored with the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award by the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. "I am humbled to be included among this year's honorees -- talented, fearless journalists who keep our communities informed," LaRoe said. "It is a privilege to be abl  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 31 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Guoliang Fan has been appointed department head for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Oklahoma State University, effective Nov. 1, 2024, pending approval by the OSU A&M Board of Regents. Fan, the Cal and Marilyn Vogt Professor of Engineering in ECE, has been the interim department head since February 2024. Fan received his bachelor's degree in automation engineering at Xian University   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 31 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: Watch the teaser here. The Freedom From Religion Foundation's TV show in its current Halloween week episode lays bare the spookily religious underpinnings of the Jan. 6 insurrection. Matthew D. Taylor is a religious studies scholar and expert in independent, charismatic Christianity and Christian nationalism. He's the creator and narrator of the Charismatic Revival Fury   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: PENTAGON PRESS SECRETARY MAJOR GENERAL PAT RYDER: Ok. All right. Well, good afternoon, everyone. I'm Major General Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary. Thanks very much for joining us for today's briefing and update on the Department of Defense recruiting efforts. As you know, the military the US military is the strongest fighting force on Earth. For more than 50 years, our all volunteer force has been sustained b  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 1 -- NTCA, The Rural Broadband Association issued the following news release: The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, is proud to announce the recipients of 36 Community Grants totaling nearly $170,000 -- the largest number of grants and greatest total annual allocation in its history -- to close out its 30th anniversary year. These grants will support a wide variety of projects aimed at improving quality o  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * iQuit Mindfully to be linguistically, culturally adapted to serve Hispanic and Latinx communities * * * A mindfulness-based smoking cessation tool developed by Georgia State University researchers will reach a wider, more diverse audience thanks to a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. iQuit Mindfully, which was developed by a team led by Associate Pr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- George Washington University issued the following news: As Election Day nears, a new poll reveals widespread voter anxiety and frustration, with nearly 70% of Americans feeling uncertain about the 2024 campaign. With only a third of voters reporting feeling excited, intense emotions and partisan divides have left many Americans eager for the election to conclude. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, analysis and commentary o  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 1 -- The International Service for Human Rights issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2024, with 21 organizations: * * * Civil society calls for the immediate release of human rights defender Hoda Abdelmonem, arbitrarily detained for six years in Egypt. * * * The 'FreeHoda' campaign and the undersigned organisations condemn the continued arbitrary detention of lawyer and human rights defender Hoda Abdelmonem, who has been detained for six years. We denounce th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today announced Iowa will receive $44,640,000 to replace eight bridges across seven counties, including Cedar Rapids' Arc of Justice bridge. The U.S. Department of Transportation will administer the resources through its Bridge Investment Program, which was established in the Grassley-backed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). "Iowans cons  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 31 -- The International Telecommunication Union, the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Seven drivers can help close the digital innovation gap to boost prosperity and well-being globally * * * Valletta, Malta, 30 October 2024 - The Global Innovation Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) between 28 and 30 October has identified key ways to help close the "  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Airline Passenger Experience Association issued the following news release: LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (31 October 2024) - Joan Filippini, Senior Vice President of Non-Theatrical Sales at Paramount Pictures, was honored by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) with the esteemed APEX Lifetime Achievement Award at the APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony on 30 October 2024 during the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach. The APEX Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to se  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Diamond Sharp Award, sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council, recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to fulfill the Air Force's mission. RANK/NAME: Tech. Sgt. Wyleeshia N. Meekins UNIT: Special Warfare Training Wing DUTY TITLE: Religious Affairs Specialist Tech. Sgt. Wyleeshia N. Meekins expan  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets led the sales efforts for 24th at Camelback II, which represents the largest metro Phoenix office sale since 2022 * * * PHOENIX, Oct. 31, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the sale of 24th at Camelback II, a Class A office asset totaling 306,877 square feet in Phoenix, Arizona. The transaction represents t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy (OIP) is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 2025 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards, recognizing the contributions of FOIA professionals from around the government. Each year, the number of nominations submitted to OIP to recognize the exceptional achievements of federal FOIA employees grows. As such, OIP is opening the nomination window earli  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Why have New York, Boston, San Francisco and other supposedly progressive cities become so expensive that they are unaffordable for many Americans? Jake Anbinder, Klarman Fellow in history in the College of Arts and Sciences, is uncovering political as well as economic reasons for the current housing crisis, which he describes in his award-winning dissertation, "Cities of Amber: Antigrowth Politics and the Making of Mo  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Five students will soon begin a two-year research project examining the potential social justice and public health impacts of living in neighborhoods that have experienced the historical discriminatory practice of redlining. That is a practice where, for decades, financial institutions designated certain neighborhoods--primarily Black ones--as poor credit risks, making it difficult for residents there to own homes or   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 1 -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release: Robert McCann, University of Toronto, will receive the 2025 American Mathematical Society (AMS) - Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Norbert Wiener Prize in Applied Mathematics "in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to optimal transport theory, and for pioneering deep applications to economics and physics," according to the citation. McCann holds a Canada Rese  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today announced the inaugural meeting of the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging Best Practices. The commission, which is charged with reviewing and reporting on all juvenile services, facilities, and programs in Maryland, will hold its first meeting on Nov. 6 with Judge Andre M. Davis serving as chair. "This administration is committed to ensuring ac  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been selected to receive $250,000 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. The Connecticut Department of Ene  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Nov. 1 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: South Dakota Mines recently concluded its 19th annual Engineers Make Great Entrepreneurs (EMGE) Speaker Series. A total of 47 students and one faculty member participated in the program, which aims to inspire Mines students to start their own companies someday. EMGE has had several private and corporate sponsors since the program's inception in 2006. For the past several year  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * National Science Foundation grant expected to help New England researchers translate discoveries to commercial technology. * * * By Becky Ham, Office of the Provost The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected MIT to lead a new Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub to support a partnership of eight New England universities committed to expanding scien  more

COLUMBUS, Montana, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday recognized Grayson Williams and Chancy Segeberg in Columbus with his Spirit of Montana award for their heroic efforts to save their friends life after he got into a car accident. "As Montanans, we're defined by our resilience, sense of community, and of our willingness to help one another in times of need," Gov. Gianforte said. "Today, we honor Gray  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the designation of NY CREATES' Albany NanoTech Complex as the location of the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, an NSTC facility. This announcement marks an anticipated significant investment in EUV research and development under the Biden-Harris Administration's CHIPS and Science Act. This prestigious designation unlocks $825 million in federal   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 1 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird partner Nanci Weissgold has been honored with the 2024 Schumacher-Bolduc Award from the Mortgage Bankers Association Political Action Committee (MORPAC) in recognition of her dedication to the real estate finance industry's political advocacy efforts. In making the award, MORPAC also announced that Nanci will serve as the group's chair in 2025-2026. Leading Alston and Bird's Financial Ser  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition, an organization that works to uphold fair housing, fair lending and consumer protection laws, issued the following news release: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will provide $2.4 million to 17 community organizations awarded grants under the NCRC Field Empowerment Fund. "We may be nationally known for our policy and research work, but NCRC's greatest strength is the work our members do at the state, city   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) West-East Rail Director Andy Koziol to highlight the substantial federal and state investments made in Compass Rail, including West-East Rail, following the latest $36.8 million CRISI grant awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This announcement comes one year after Congressman Neal joined  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum issued the following news release: The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) has launched a new video (https://www.instagram.com/p/DBrpbERPjs5/) that offers a twist on the question, "Who are you voting for?" The video highlights the importance of civic engagement by Asian American and Pacific Islander women with an emphasis on community being a powerful motivator. "This is not just a question about who y  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 1 -- The Nieman Foundation issued the following news: * * * Jailed on false charges in the former Soviet Union, his case attracted widespread attention and led to a high-profile prisoner exchange * * * Journalist Nicholas Daniloff, a 1974 Nieman Fellow who worked as a foreign correspondent and reported from Moscow for both United Press International and U.S. News & World Report, died on Oct. 17, 2024, in Cambridge, Mass. He was 89. Daniloff was unwittingly cau  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an investment of over $26.8 million as part of the USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The awards will support 42 small businesses conducting high-quality research that addre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Ceremony to be held Nov. 4 at the AMVETS in Bismarck ***Click here to download audio.*** BISMARCK, N.D. A ceremony will be held on Monday, Nov. 4 in Bismarck to present a Purple Heart medal to honor the service and sacrifice of Private Franklin Joseph DuFrame, who gave his life in service to our nation in World War II. The replacement medal will be presented to Pvt. DuFrame's son, Donald Franklin DuF  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release Oct. 30, 2024: The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from Minnesota, allowing the state to request access to more than $12 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This funding comes from the $1.44 billion State Digital Equity Cap  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from New York, allowing the state to request access to more than $36 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This funding comes from the $1.44 billion State Digital Equity C  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 1 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: A Columbus physician and his medical clinic were found guilty today of overbilling Medicaid by $1.5 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. A Franklin County jury convicted Dr. Robert Florea and his company, Buckeye Health and Research, each of one count of Medicaid fraud, a third-degree felony. Both defendants were indicted in December 2022. Investigators with Yost's Medi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The World Bank issued the following news release: On the margins of today's G20 Finance and Health Ministers' Joint Meeting held today, the Pandemic Fund announced that it has mobilized US$2.8 billion over the past three months in new international financing for low and middle-income countries to strengthen critical pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities. The additional resources include commitments from 10 countries amounting to US$982 million, and c  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 1 -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, issued the following corporate news release: The Financial Times has appointed Paul Caruana Galizia as a reporter in its computational journalism team, which has recently been formed to enhance the FT's cutting-edge reporting in this area. Led by Chris Cook, the new team will bring together experienced investigative journalists with FT engineers and data scientists to discover and break stories that lie beyond the reach of conventi  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: As part of a National Science Foundation-funded effort to better understand storms in the tropics, James Ruppert recently sailed across the Atlantic Ocean for a month-long science cruise. Ruppert, a professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Meteorology, is a lead researcher on the PICCOLO project (Process Investigation of Clouds and Convective Organization of the atLantic Ocean), one of ei  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 31 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: In May 2023, Vanderbilt University Professor Jules White released his first generative AI online course using the Coursera platform: Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT. In the next 18 months, the university's partnership with Coursera expanded significantly, and Vanderbilt added 13 more courses and seven "specializations." Professor Jules White interviews Shawn Keen at Vanderbilt University about his experience takin  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: Three Pratt faculty members have received Fulbright awards for research projects in Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan. Blake Marques Carrington, associate professor of digital arts, Laura Pawson, visiting assistant professor of art and design education, and Melody Stein, visiting assistant professor of landscape architecture, have received Fulbright awards for this academic year. The prestigious US Departmen  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

FLINT, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Cecilia Warchol Let's face it-salespeople often face negative stereotypes. When people think of a salesperson, they may picture someone constantly pressuring them to buy a product or service. And while that perception can sometimes hold true, Daniel Lake, lecturer IV of marketing at the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management, is shifting his students' perspectives on what sales is and what it  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: In case you missed it, yesterday, The News Journal highlighted Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester's (D-Del.) work to secure $127.5 million to the Diamond State Port Corporation for the decarbonization of Port Wilmington. This federal investment comes as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Ports Program, a $3 billion investment by the Biden-Harris Administration secured th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Toledo, Ohio - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee announced that the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $1 Million to the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in federal investment through its Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) for a revenue guaran  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The BioInspired Institute's third annual research symposium was held Oct. 24-25, bringing together undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty from Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, along with other regional research and industry partners. Doctoral student Cijun Zhang explains his research to BioInspired Symposium at  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 31 -- Rice University issued the following news release: By Angie Arranz Abreu Special to Rice News Photo by Brandon Martin/Rice UniversityRice University together with Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Methodist Academic Institute has awarded seed grants in support of research on health equity and digital health. Spearheaded by Rice's Educational and Research Initiatives for Collaborative Health (ENRICH) office in collaboration with the two partnering instit  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 31 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The Rocky Mountain Community Science Conference (RMCSC), hosted by the University of Wyoming's Biodiversity Institute in collaboration with Audubon Rockies, will take place Thursday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Wyoming Union. The RMCSC is a biennial conference that gathers community science practitioners, managers, participants and enthusiasts to discuss the s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Lands A Whopping $825 Million Initial Federal Investment And Establishes Albany NanoTech As Fed Headquarters For Semiconductor Research; A Once In A Generation Recognition Making The Capital Region A Chip R&D Center For The Entire World Schumer Created NSTC Program With Albany As His North Star And Worked Relentlessly To Secure This Prestigious Investment, Bringing Go  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 1 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * Iana Castro plans to develop new solutions to tackle food insecurity * * * By Suzanne Finch Iana Castro, professor of marketing at San Diego State University's Fowler College of Business, has been named the university's Zahn Professor of Creativity and Innovation by SDSU's Division of Research and Innovation. The award provides two years of support for a faculty member to enhance innovation and ent  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Nov. 1 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * The World Luxury Awards is the pinnacle of the global luxury hospitality industry recognition * * * Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood earned three World Luxury Awards in 2024, including Best Luxury Casino Hotel in North America, Best Luxury Conference & Event Hotel in Hotel & Central America and Best Architectural Des  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: The Georgia Department of Transportation will receive $8,496,000 to improve rail line in Lowndes and Berrien Counties The Georgia Ports Authority will receive $26,521,740 to finalize designs and build improvements at Brunswick's Colonel's Island Terminal Funding provided through federal CRISI program Senator Reverend Warnock championed through the Senate Commerce committee Senator Reverend Warnock:  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal investment of $600,000 for the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport to support the expansion of service to Dallas-Fort Worth. "Making sure our regional airports have the support they need to keep Oregonians connected and moving is essential for the local economy," Wyden said. "I applaud this federal investment to Rogue Vall  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention. * UAlbany has received a Catalyst Grant from Second Nature, a higher education network focused on climate action and solutions. The $7,500 grant will support the EarthQuest game, part of the Urban Cafe Day initiative, which engages undergra  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: After a sold-out event in 2024, the TCM Classic Cruise will set sail from October 8-13, 2025, aboard the Disney Magic. Next year's ship will embark out of Port Canaveral, FL, and will travel to Nassau and Disney's newest island destination in the Bahamas, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. TCM's Ben Mankiewicz will again serve as host for the voyage, and travelers will be treat  more

PASADENA, California, Oct. 31 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Katie NeithOn July 22, 2024, Caltech announced a new research center established in honor of theoretical chemist and Nobel Laureate Rudy Marcus. It was a big week for Marcus: Just a day earlier, he had celebrated his 101st birthday. For nearly half of his life, Marcus has been on the Caltech faculty. He joined the Institute in 1978 as the Arthur A. Noyes Professor of Chemistry and still maintai  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Strategic Acquisition Enhances Society's Publications and Broadens Engagement with Public Science * * * The Geological Society of America (GSA) proudly announces the acquisition of Mountain Press Publishing Company's award-winning geology series, Roadside Geology, Geology Underfoot, and Geology Rocks!, along with select titles from the Earth Science and Young Readers serie  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Golf Event Headliners Include Bill Murray, Mark Wahlberg, Charles Barkley, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Phelps, Nate Bargatze, Ken Griffey, Jr. & Blake Griffin from Breakers West Country Club in West Palm Beach, FL Commentator Team: Host Ernie Johnson, Analysts Trevor Immelman & Barkley, Course Correspondent Bubba Watson & Reporter Kathryn Tappen * * * TNT Sport  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Mason Wheeler fell for science early, but she figured pursuing a career in it would take her far from home and sooner rather than later. "I grew up in Roanoke. I was always under the impression that if I wanted to pursue scientific research seriously, that I would have to leave," she said. Today, Wheeler is a doctoral candidate in Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health (TBMH) Graduate Program. She i  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Nov. 1 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: The nine federally recognized Tribes in Oregon and Oregon State University have worked together to build a university facility to facilitate the repatriation and return of tribal Ancestors and cultural items currently under the university's stewardship. Tribal leaders and university officials marked the transfer of Ancestors in Oregon State's stewardship to the facility earlier this month. The facility wi  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 1 -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: An Oct. 30 groundbreaking ceremony marked the next step for CAMI, a biomedical research hub to be located on the Phoenix Bioscience Core. 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  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command issued the following news: By Adriane Elliot During an October 2024 visit to Fort Liberty, North Carolina, Brig. Gen. Allen Pepper and leadership recognized Security Assistance Training Management Organization staff members for excellent service. During an October 2024 visit to Fort Liberty, North Carolina, Brig. Gen. Allen Pepper and leadership recognized Security Assistance Training Management Organization (SATMO  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: MACON, Ga. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., (GA-02) a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, is delighted to announce a federal award from the U.S. Department of Education totaling $4,567,325 to the Bibb County ($2,569,674) and Muscogee County ($1,997,651) School Districts. The School-Based Mental Health Grant Program provides public schools with the resources needed to hire and ret  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 1 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) research team is examining the critical knowledge gap in cefiderocol resistance. En Huang, Ph.D., associate professor in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Environmental Health Sciences is leading an interdisciplinary research team that will conduct the project, "Mechanisms of Cefiderocol Nonsuscepti  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * A group of international researchers outlines a vision for the future of biologging * * * By Jasmin Galvan Biologgers allow us to see with unprecedented precision how animals move and behave in the wild. But that's only part of the picture, according to a UC Santa Cruz ecologist renowned for using biologging data to tell the deeper story about the lives of marine mammal  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Universal Monsters, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer and More Coming to the Company's First-Ever Year-Round Horror Experience * * * Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX), creator of the global phenomenon Halloween Horror Nights, announced that Universal Horror Unleashed - the company's first-ever year-round horror experience - is coming to Las Vegas in 2025. In a da  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 1 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: The Archives and Special Collections within the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries contain a multitude of stories. Some are well-known -- how Willa Cather became a Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist after studying at Nebraska and honing her writing skills here. Others are more obscure -- when alumnus Joseph Ishikawa led a public campaign to desegregate Lincoln's pools. But each one shaped the state and its  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: Miles Johnson, a chemistry professor at the University of Richmond, has been named a 2024 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar. Johnson is one of nine faculty across the country to receive this competitive award, which includes a $75,000 research grant. The award from the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation honors young faculty in the chemical sciences who have created an outstanding independent body  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 1 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: DUB Therapeutics, an Upstate Medical University-based start-up creating siRNA therapeutic that aims to prevent corneal scarring and inflammation and promote regenerative healing, has won the $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award at the Biotech Innovation Pitch. The Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award honors Rothschild's life, which was one of creativity and entrepr  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 1 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to award $3.1 million for 41 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) to strengthen local and regional food systems. Thr  more

EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award recognizes innovation, performance, dedication * * * The University of Texas System Board of Regents has recognized Jason Boyle, Ph.D., department chair and associate professor of kinesiology at The University of Texas at El Paso, with the 2024 Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award. He is one of 12 faculty members selected across the UT System. "I am   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 31 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A groundbreaking research project proposed by a University of Wyoming professor secured National Science Foundation (NSF) funding this week through the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine). UW Professor Bart Geerts, in the Department of Atmospheric Science, is the principal investigator (PI) of the one-year, $300,000 project. UW Assistant Professor Stefan Rahimi and Colorado State Uni  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Two federal grants to VCU's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center will support five-year studies on employment for transition-age youth and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. * * * By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, part of the School of Education, has received two major awards totaling $8.8 million to  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Kratt brothers, Chris and Martin, are known for taking their fans on wild adventures with creatures of all kinds--from the tiny to the mighty during their PBS Kids television show "Wild Kratts." When they sought to explore one of the Appalachian region's most legendary and elusive creatures the hellbender salamander for an upcoming episode, they turned to Virginia Tech wildlife expert William Hopkins as their guide.  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 30 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: "What started as a nagging observation turned into a serious research question: Was this a real pattern, and if so, what were its consequences?" Stav Atir says. Photo by Paul L. Newby II 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   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 1 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Funds Will Support Assessment Of Contamination * * * The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to the village of Campbellsport to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former self-service gas station. The award is from the DNR's Wisconsin Assessmen  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 1 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: LA CROSSE, Wis. - A Wisconsin Historical Society tour is touching down in the southwestern area of the state as partnering organizations prepare to host interactive exhibits, object displays, unique events and more as part of a special initiative to share Wisconsin history in local communities throughout the state. The multi-faceted History Makers Tour will reach the counties of Grant, Iowa, Crawfo  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 1 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: The WKU Forensics Team won the sweepstakes championship at the 2024 Crimson Classic, hosted by the University of Alabama, October 19-20. Across two tournaments, WKU captured 10 individual championships including five individual sweepstakes placings. Seniors Cece Alali, Jonah Johnson and Christian Butterfield placed first, third and fifth, respectively, meaning three of the top five students with the most   more