KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 6 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: Dordt's (Iowa) Karinna Tel and Spring Arbor's (Mich.) Reagan Kohler are the NAIA Women's Soccer Players of the Week, NAIA officials announced today. Tel is the national offensive player of the week, while Kohler earns the defensive award. The duo was selected based on their performances between October 28 through November 3 from a pool of conference/Continental Athletic Conf  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news on Nov. 5, 2024: Twenty-two schools across Fairfax County Public Schools are celebrating being honored with a Green Flag award from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through the EcoSchools U.S. program. Only 56 Green Flags were awarded nationwide! At these schools, students and teachers committed to sustainability measures that lead to enough points to earn the award. Five FCPS schools earned a silv  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

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Airline Passenger Experience Association issued the following news release: LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (4 November 2024) - Nearly 3,000 of the top airline industry decision-makers, including representatives from 90 airlines, walked the industry's most comprehensive show floor, APEX/IFSA Global EXPO 2024. Co-located with Future Travel Experience (FTE) the record-breaking event featured 262 exhibitors across three shows representing the full spectrum of the passenger experienc  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 5 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: There are more than 300 law enforcement agencies in the State of Arkansas. Only 16 have earned tier one Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program status through the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police. As of this fall, one of those 16 agencies is the Arkansas Tech University Department of Public Safety. "We're very proud of our public safety department and officers," said Dr. Keegan Nichols, ATU v  more

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: By Cathy Majtenyi Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) has recognized Brock University for outstanding efforts that advance the province's agriculture and food sector. Brock's Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) (https://brocku.ca/ccovi/) captured the top spot in the Research and Innovation Excellence category of OMAFA's Excellence in Agriculture Awards, pres  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Nov. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary on Nov. 5, 2024: * * * Golden Turkey Nominee: The New Minnesota State Flag and Seal Written by Bill Walsh It wasn't enough for the 2023 legislature to spend the entire surplus, raise taxes and add thousands of new government bureaucrats  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12049) on Nov. 4, 2024, by Elizabeth M. Webster, emergency management and disaster recovery specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * FEMA's Individuals and Households Program (IHP) Following an incident, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may assist individuals with their recovery through the Individual Assistance (IA) program if the President authorizes such assistance   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12805) on Nov. 4, 2024, by defense policy analyst Jennifer DiMascio. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S. Air Force Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Fighter Background U.S. Air Force officials say they have paused a contract award for the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter as they rethink the aircraft's requirements. NGAD is an advanced fighter jet intended to replace th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Revelton Distilling Company of Clarke County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "Revelton Distilling Company has found a neat way to keep spirits high with award-winning bourbon cr  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Charlotte, NC (Tuesday, November 5, 2024)--Recent research conducted by the School District of Osceola County indicated that DreamBox Math by Discovery Education, an engaging and adaptive math program that brings together curriculum and continuous formative assessments to personalize instruction, has a positive impact on state assessment scores and can be classified  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following decision (Case No. 0 AR 5965) on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION CHAPTER 172 (Union) and UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (Agency) 0 AR 5965 DECISION November 4, 2024 * * * Before the Authority: Susan Tsui Grundmann, Chairman, and Colleen Duffy Kiko and Anne Wagner, Members I. Statement of the Case Arbitrator Richard Fin  more

BRAUNSCHWEIG, Germany, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- The German Center for Infection Research issued the following news release: Professors Ivo Boneca (Institut Pasteur, Paris), Mark Bronstrup (Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, and German Center for Infection Research), and Christophe Zimmer (University of Wurzburg) have jointly been awarded one of the most prestigious European research prizes, an ERC Synergy Grant worth eleven million euros. The trio is pursuing an AI-based approach   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: A new study from researchers at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine explains not only why some patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (or "wet" AMD) fail to have vision improvement with treatment, but also how an experimental drug could be used with existing wet AMD treatments to save vision. Wet AMD, one of two kinds of AMD, is a progressive eye condition caused by an overgro  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Lamar University issued the following news: By April Thompson The annual Study Abroad Fair at Lamar University transformed the Setzer Student Center into a gateway to the world, drawing students eager to explore international opportunities. Sponsored by the Office of International Education & Services, the fair showcased programs spanning continents and cultures, inviting students from all majors to envision spending a semester or summer immersed in another part of t  more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 5 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College (MDC) has been designated as a 2024 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader, a prestigious recognition awarded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Each year since 2021, the ECA honors a select group of HSIs for their exceptional commitment to fostering international exchange and advancing academic excellence through active engagement with  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 4 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University has announced the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees and Lohmann Medal recipients. CEAT Hall of Fame nominees must be a distinguished engineer, architect or technologist who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession or OSU and has served their community, state and nation with distinction. They should represent some of   more

MILPITAS, California, Nov. 5 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: Munich, Germany - November 4, 2024 - SEMI Europe and the SEMI European Advisory Council for Diversity and Inclusion today announced the 2024 20 Under 30 Award Recipients, honoring exceptional young professionals who are driving innovation and success in the semiconductor industry. This prestigious award highlights the most promising leader  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute's Dr. James Walker has received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Hypervelocity Impact Society. This honor recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of hypervelocity science. Hypervelocity impact is typically viewed as impacts at speeds above 2 kilometers per second (4,475 miles per hour); for some materials,   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: American College of Physicians representatives Dr. Israel Stewart and Dr. Sierra Gross present individual awards to Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program students Rafael Homer and Kit Ng, both from Laramie; and Bradford Burns, of Story, and Sabrina Gay, from Pinedale. (UW Photo) Students in the Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program recently presented their summer research projects through poster disp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. One of the six business lines under the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is a worldwide hospitality component, managed by the NEXCOM Hospitality Group. Building on its hospitality experience, NEXCOM Hospitality Group is rebranding its portfolio of Navy Lodge and Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) properties to reflect best commercial practices, elevate the guest experience, work more efficiently an  more