BRONX, New York, Nov. 5 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Josh Friedland Fordham Law faculty, students, and alumni have been actively engaged in monitoring the 2024 presidential election, analyzing electoral laws, examining the legality of campaign fundraising strategies, and assessing potential election-related disruptions. Below are links to articles in which Fordham Law thought leaders share their expert insights on the complex issues surrounding this year's  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Govenors in several states have called up National Guard troops in response to threats of violence on Election Day. Reporters looking for an expert on this issue, please see comments from Professor Emeritus William Banks. He is the author of "Soldiers on the Home Front. The Domestic Role of the American Military" and the founding director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law. "The precautionary measures by go  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Whitman School of Management held the 75th Annual Harry E. Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program on Oct. 3, enhancing student learning by bringing in high level executives in the transportation and supply chain fields for companies that are moving the needle forward on research and best practices. The Salzberg Program is made possible by the support of the Whitman School's H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Managem  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE) is offering six short-term, hands-on research experiences for first and second-year undergraduate students on four Fridays from January through February 2025 called SOURCE Explore. SOURCE Explore introduces curious students with no prior research experience to research by providing interactive workshops led by a faculty member or research st  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * A new series, Where Ideas Come From, asks a variety of experts how ideas originate and evolve * * * When a ballerina pirouettes on stage, what might a dancer and a neuroscientist each see and think about her movements, and what might they learn if they sat down to talk to one another? Such a meeting earlier last month attracted a sold-out crowd at Columbia University School of the Arts's L  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on John Mannion's victory in New York's 22nd Congressional District: "As a former teacher for nearly 30 years, State Senator, and Central New York native, John Mannion's win is in large part due to his strong ties to New York's 22nd Congressional District and commitment to delivering for his community. "In Congress, John will f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Congressman Pat Ryan's victory in New York's 18th Congressional District: "Congratulations to Congressman Pat Ryan on his reelection. Pat knows how to win tough races, and as a decorated combat veteran, small businessman, former county executive, and devoted father, he has built a strong record of putting his community first.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Congressman Tom Suozzi's victory in New York's Third Congressional District: "Tom Suozzi restored confidence in common-sense, solutions-oriented leadership when he won the most competitive special election this cycle by focusing on delivering results for Long Island and Queens, and, back in Congress, he's continued to follow t  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Konica Minolta in the sale of its subsidiary, Ambry Genetics, to Tempus AI (NASDAQ: TEM) in which Tempus will acquire Ambry for $375 million in cash and $225 million in shares at closing, of which $100 million will be subject to a lock-up agreement until one year post-transaction close. For more information, please see the company's press release. Ambry is a genetic testing   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP partner Samantha Rowe has been appointed by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law ("BIICL") to its Public International Law Advisory Panel. The panel is comprised of prominent academics, practitioners and government officials, and plays a key role in guiding BIICL's Center for International Law ("CIL"). The CIL responds to some of the most pressing regional and glob  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Happy Election Day - before polls close, here's a reminder of New York Republicans' greatest hits of the cycle that prove exactly why New York voters will reject them. Don't forget: In addition to peddling corruption, racism, and unhinged behavior at every turn, every single one of these Republicans would hike costs, restrict abortion rights, and slash Social Security and Medicare. Let's   more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Ascents to the top of social hierarchies are stereotypically gendered men are linked with power, and women with status based on respect and admiration, according to new Cornell research. Men are associated with control over people and resources, and women are aligned with respect and admiration, said Charlotte Townsend, a postdoctoral researcher in the ILR School and lead author of "Not all Powerful People are Created E  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A team of students with an idea using AI to help food service establishments reduce food waste won the top prize in the Food Hackathon, which took place Oct. 25-27 in Stocking Hall. Waste Watcher AI was created by Shashank Kalyanaraman '26 (A&S), Ethan Beane '27 (CALS), Pranav Kaundinya '26 (Dyson) and Saurav Tewari '26 (A&S), all first-time attendees to a hackathon. Their system would measure the amount of food left on  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have received a five-year, $6.2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, to build a portable, high-resolution Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner that can detect the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease. Unlike current models, this PET scanner will be upright, so a patient can sit in a chair that travels with the unit, sign  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Growing up in Buffalo, New York, Katarina Sako '24 was very close to her grandparents. "Spending time with my grandparents was really an important part of my childhood, and it helped me develop a lot of compassion and respect for older adults in our community," Sako says. Katarina Sako '24 speaks with a participant in the recent Age Well Days event (Photo by Charles Wainwright) Sako's interactions with her grandpare  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Five Syracuse University alumni--all prominent entertainment industry professionals--participated in a panel discussion last week regarding racial wealth disparities in American society and the inequities they have witnessed and experienced in that industry. The event, "Lender Conversation in Los Angeles: Seeking Racial Equity in the Entertainment Industry," was hosted by the Lender Center for Social Justice and was h  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents: * * * Regents Committee on Cultural Education Members Regent Tilles, Co-Chair, Regent Ferrer, Co-Chair, Regent Cea, Regent Cottrell, Regent Collins, Regent Mittler, Regent Wills, Regent Tanikawa, Regent Hale, Regent Pratts The Cultural Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on November 5, 2024. All members were present except Regent James E. Cottrell, an  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents: * * * Regents Committee on Higher Education Members Regent Collins, Co-Chair, Regent Rivera, Co-Chair, Vice Chancellor Chin, Regent Norwood, Regent Reyes, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Catania, Regent Hale, and Regent Pratts. The Higher Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on November 4, 2024. All members were present except Regent Catherine Coll  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents: * * * Regents Committee on P-12 Education Members Vice Chancellor Chin, Chair, Regent Tilles, Regent Cea, Regent Norwood, Regent Cottrell, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Tanikawa, Regent Catania, and Regent Rivera. The P-12 Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on November 4, 2024. All members were present except for Regent Wade S. Norwood and Rege  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Paper-based wearable device would provide sustained high-efficiency power output for sensors, drug delivery or electrical stimulation * * * Over the past decade, wearable electronics -- especially those with healthcare applications -- have become increasingly popular, but researchers are still figuring out the best way to power them. Traditional batteries are currently the most popular answer, bu  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University will transition from Microsoft A3 licenses to Microsoft A5 licenses as the result of a new agreement between the two organizations. Information Technology Services (ITS) announced the change as part of the division's ongoing commitment to providing the best tools and resources to enhance productivity, security and overall experience. There is no action required on the part of users to update their   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The capture and euthanization of P'Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon has sparked significant political debate ahead of Election Day. If you need an expert to discuss the cultural and political power of pets, please consider Robert Wilson, associate professor at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Much of Wilson's work is focused on environmental humanities, animals and society, p  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Chef Madhu Gadia (left) was the featured speaker for the annual Joan Christy Lecture on Food and Culture. Renowned Chef Madhu Gadia says her passions are cooking and nutrition, and the way she shares her fondness for cooking and nutrition is through teaching. In late October, students from the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics were able to witness Gadia's enthusi  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Kathrine Switzer, who has been at the forefront of change in women's sports for more than 50 years, spent a recent afternoon speaking with students in the Sport Management "Race, Gender and Diversity in Sport Organizations" classes. When Kathrine Switzer '68, G'72, H'18 famously became the first woman to officially run in the Boston Marathon in 1967, women in the United States could not apply for, yet alone own, their  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 5 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * NYSED Presents Timeline to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures New York Unveils Multiple Pathways for High School Diploma, Equipping Students for 21st-Century Success * * * The New York State Education Department (NYSED) today presented its robust timeline and implementation plan aimed at transforming education in New Yor  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In this episode of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, co-hosts Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel are joined by Ruth Merle-Doyle, Work Life Program Manager at Cornell, and Melissa Perry, CEO of the Child Development Council of Central New York, to explore a growing challenge in Tompkins County child care accessibility. According to Perry, Tompkins County has long struggled with a child care shortage. Officially classified  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper client GRIID Infrastructure, a purpose-built American-based infrastructure company operating bitcoin mining facilities, recently completed its acquisition by CleanSpark, Inc., which valued the GRIID Infrastructure enterprise at $155 million. Read a company press release about the combination. Troutman Pepper advised GRIID Infrastructure as lead corporate counsel in the transaction. Th  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Adler Group S.A. (Adler Group) on the sale of its 62.78 percent stake in Brack Capital Properties N.V. (BCP), held by Adler Real Estate GmbH, to LEG Immobilien SE (LEG) for Euros219.3 million. The transaction will be concluded in a two-stage closing process. The sale of the first tranche of 52.68 percent of the share capital is expected to complete in the first week o  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised DigitalLand Holdings Limited (GDS International), the international affiliate of GDS Holdings Limited, on a US$1 billion investment through the issuance of Series B convertible preferred shares at the closing of the transaction. "This investment underscores GDSI's commitment to expanding its data center portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region and aligns with the growing   more