CEREDIGION, Wales, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Aberystwyth University issued the following news: An Aberystwyth scholar has received a prestigious award presented in memory of a Welsh woman who campaigned for women's rights across the world. Elize Freeman, Co-Lead of the Dewis Choice Initiative, has been chosen to receive an Audrey Jones Award by the Wales Assembly of Women. Now in their ninth year, the awards are presented to three individuals a year, in recognition of postgraduate scholarship focus  more

TUNIS, Tunisia, Nov. 7 -- The African Development Bank issued the following news release: The African Development Bank has been awarded the Special Jury Grand Prix at the inaugural Finance Your Cities (FYC) Innovation Awards for its groundbreaking Adaptation Benefits Mechanism (ABM). The prestigious award, supported by the French Ministry of Ecological Transition, the French Agency for Ecological Transition, United Cities and Local Governments, and the European Commission, recognizes the ABM a  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: ChatGPT and Claude are two examples of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools that are increasingly being incorporated into the classroom. With a recent survey showing more than 86 percent of college students using generative AI in their studies, these tools have started to raise questions about how educators teach and assess students. Andrew Katz, assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education, ha  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Nov. 7 -- Antioch University issued the following news: Jana Johnson-Davis, a 2024 alum of the PhD in Leadership and Change program at Antioch University, has written and published her dissertation titled, Homeplace: An Afterschool Club for Adolescent Black Girls at a Predominantly White Middle School. Adolescent Black girls often experience marginalization in schools due to zero-tolerance policies, oppressive classroom curricula, and teachers who lack cultural competency  more

CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 8 -- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued the following news release: The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Magnamail for allegedly making false or misleading statements in relation to "pre-draw" promotions in Magnamail's mail order catalogues, and its parent company Direct Group for allegedly being knowingly involved in this conduct. The ACCC alleges that hundreds of thousands of consumers were sent Magnamail's attenti  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: New awards build on previous successful partnership Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), Lupus Research Alliance, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are jointly seeking applications from investigators across autoimmune and other relevant fields to advance the understanding of autoimmunity with the Common Mechanisms in Autoimmunity Insight Awa  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 8 -- Bridge Housing issued the following news release: * * * Vista Azul is BRIDGE Housing's third affordable housing community in Carlsbad, bringing its portfolio in the City to more than 500 affordable units * * * CARLSBAD, Calif. (November 6, 2024) - BRIDGE Housing, the leading nonprofit affordable housing developer and manager on the West Coast, celebrated the grand opening of a new 70-unit affordable housing community in Carlsbad today, joined by Mayor Kei  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 8 -- The British Department for Education issued the following speech on Nov. 7, 2024, by Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP at the Confederation of School Trusts conference: * * * Good morning, everyone. It's a real privilege to be here. Thank you to the whole CST team for bringing us together today. And thank you, Leora, for inviting me to speak this morning, and thank you for your outstanding leadership in the sector. Your passion for social justice really is an inspirat  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 7 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: The Country Music Association and ABC have announced the initial lineup of performers for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards." The lineup includes a mix of first-time nominees and performers, along with Country Music favorites and reigning CMA Awards winners, including Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Sierra Hull, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Ashley McBryde, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Teddy Swims, Thomas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: Audit Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced today that the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) released the "Audit of Cost Increases and Schedule Delays of Military Construction Projects Managed by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command." This audit aimed to determine why the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Com  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 7 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO Though librarians, educators, and other professionals who serve children and teens continuously strive towards equitable outcomes that help kids heal, grow, and flourish, it can be a challenge to settle upon small, actionable steps for moving forward. "Wonder Libraries: 20 Expert Perspectives on What Kids Need Now," published by ALA Editions, shares a rainbow of ideas,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) received the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Outstanding Public Sector Award this weekend during their annual conference on November 3. Special Assistant to the EXIM President and Chair, Laly Rivera Perez, accepted the award in person on behalf of EXIM Chair Reta Jo Lewis. This award marks an   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) received the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Outstanding Public Sector Award this weekend during their annual conference on November 3. Special Assistant to the EXIM President and Chair, Laly Rivera Perez, accepted the award in person on behalf of EXIM Chair Reta Jo Lewis. This award marks an historic milestone in the partnership  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Georgetown University Law Center issued the following news: * * * Hundreds of students, scholars and experts gathered to discuss pressing issues in public health law and celebrate Professor Lawrence Gostin's pioneering contributions to the field at "Preserving Health and Humanity Now," a symposium hosted on Oct. 28 by Georgetown Law's O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. * * * In addition to honoring Gostin, who serves as O'Neill Institute co-f  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 17th Training Wing celebrated the outstanding achievements of the base community during the Commander's Call and the 3rd Quarterly Awards Ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Nov. 1. U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, pins a streamer on to the 17th Force Support Squadron guidon staff during the 3rd Quarterly Awards at the Powell Event Center, G  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 8 -- His Majesty's Treasury issued the following news: From: Scotland Office, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Department for Transport, HM Treasury and The Rt Hon Ian Murray MP Following last week's Budget, Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has written to all local authorities in Scotland to confirm their funding allocations for local growth projects. Mr Murray confirmed the UK Government will be investing nearly pound sterling1.4 billion in dozens of  more

VIENNA, Austria, Nov. 6 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe issued the following news release: THE HAGUE, 6 November 2024 "This Award for Natur og Ungdom is a recommendation and a reminder that human rights violations cannot go unresolved," said Gytis Blazevicius, Leader of Natur og Ungdom, when receiving the 2024 Max van der Stoel Award today. "Western countries also have to walk the talk," he added. "It is a no brainer that all people, and especially minorities, have  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: The Internal Revenue Service today released financial information and highlighted selected accomplishments and challenges in its fiscal year 2024 Financial Report PDF. During fiscal year 2024, the IRS collected more than $5.1 trillion in tax revenue, collected more than $98 billion in enforcement revenue and distributed $553 billion in federal tax refunds and   more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University has been awarded $4 million from the second round of Indiana's Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative to advance its microelectronics research and development capabilities. The funding will allow the university to acquire specialized equipment that will enable IU researchers working in microelectronics to accelerate the development of resilient microchips and supp  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 8 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: * * * The IE and JLL Design Wonder Award will expand opportunities for designers from IE School of Architecture and Design beyond the classroom * * * JLL Project and Development Services (PDS) announced today that it is launching an award program with IE School of Architecture and Design at IE University in Madrid, Spain. The IE and JLL Design W  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: Uterine fibroids are a common condition that affects up to 80% of women in their lifetime. Nearly half of those women will experience symptoms that affect their quality of life and fertility, including severe pain and anemia. Uterine fibroids are the major reason for the removal of the uterus by hysterectomy. However, Mayo Clinic researchers recommend minimally invasive treatment alternatives to hysterec  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 8 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Award-winning Original Series Highlights the Best of Maryland Agriculture from the Appalachian Mountains to the Coastal Plain and Everywhere Between * * * Maryland Public Television's (MPT) original series Maryland Farm & Harvest returns for its 12th season on Tuesday, November 12 with the first of 13 new half-hour episodes. A two-minute teaser video for the upcoming season is avai  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * "The pursuit of external grants directly supports our educational mission. The opportunity to be engaged in research as collaborators is what sets Miami apart in its commitment to teaching," Sue McDowell, vice president for research and innovation, said. * * * Miami University set a new record for external funding in fiscal year 2024. Total external funding received for grants and contracts from July 1, 2023-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- America's Credit Unions issued the following news: The Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL), joined with state credit unions, to celebrate Inclusiv's $1.87 billion grant through the federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The fund -- administered by the Environmental Protection Agency -- is designed to help build and execute clean energy lending programs that will support low-income and disadvantaged communities' efforts to reduce energy costs and create green jobs. T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: BOULDER CITY, Nev. - The National Park Service has announced an award of $8.66 million in Conservation Initiative funds from the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act (SNPLMA) for a five-year project addressing impacts related to illegal roads at Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA). Lake Mead NRA has seen a significant increase in the number of illegal roads and off-roa  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: For the third consecutive year, Northern Arizona University has been named a Fulbright HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) Leader for 2024. The annual recognition from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes strong engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. Fulbright HSI Leaders were announ  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting recognition events and resources for military veterans ahead of Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. "Nebraska has a proud history of supporting its military personnel, both active and retired. We acknowledge the sacrifices that are made by servicemen and women and their families," said Gov. Pillen. "From those who have fought in foreign lands to those who   more

WELLAND, Ontario, Nov. 8 -- Niagara College issued the following news release: When it comes to agri-food leadership in Ontario, Niagara College Culinary Innovation professor, Amy Proulx, PhD, is the cream of the crop. Proulx (of Fenwick, Ontario) was awarded an Honorable Mention in Education Excellence at the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards. The event, held on November 2 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, recognized 13 winners and 16 honorable mentions in agriculture exce  more

COURTENAY, British Columbia, Nov. 8 -- North Island College issued the following news: Chief Janice George is a Squamish Nation hereditary chief, museum curator, artist -- and now opening speaker for North Island College's Indigenous Speaker Series. Her talk takes place at Gathering Place at the Campbell River campus, Nov. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Indigenous Speaker Series, organized by NIC's Office of Indigenous Education and Office of Global Engagement, is an opportunity to bring together NI  more

ARCATA, California, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: Cal Poly Humboldt's Pelican Bay Bachelor of Arts in Communication program stands as one of California's pioneering educational offerings, providing a B.A. degree within a level-four, maximum-security prison setting. The program recently secured $899,999 in funding from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), marking just one of many impactful grants awarded to Cal Poly Humboldt   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8 -- The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has expanded the list of eligible programs of study for the Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Program (PA-TIP). The need-based program was created in 2012 and provides awards to students enrolled in the career areas of Energy, Health, Advanced Materials and Diversified Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Food Production.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: BECKLEY, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) and Appropriations Committees, made two stops in southern West Virginia focused on infrastructure and economic development. First, Senator Capito traveled to the Bluefield Area Transit along John Nash Boulevard in Bluefield, W.Va., where she spoke at the groundbreaking ce  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) received the Champion of Small Business Investing Award from the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) for his strong commitment to advance policies that enhance capital access, foster innovation, and stimulate job creation during the 118th Congress. "Our economy depends upon small businesses, and it's my job to ensure they have a fighting chance. On the House Small Busine  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 7 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is leading a team of researchers that has developed a system of artificial cilia capable of monitoring mucus conditions in human airways to better detect infection, airway obstruction, or the severity of diseases like Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) and lung cancer. The research was published in the November 4 issue   more

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 8 -- The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * New partnership with Wayfound Mental Health Group offers a proactive approach to mental health training added to Primary and Advanced Care Paramedic programs at SAIT * * * A new partnership between the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and Wayfound Mental Health Group will support a foundational commitment to mental health training for first responders through the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten will honor representatives from over 350 National Blue Ribbon Schools at ceremonies Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7 and 8. Deputy Secretary Marten will open the two-day event with welcoming remarks on Thursday, November 7, and Secretary Cardona will deliver the awards luncheon address on Friday, November 8. Also featu  more

ROSSLYN, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- Shift5 Inc., an observability platform for onboard operational technology, issued the following news release: Arlington, VA - November 6, 2024 - Shift5, the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), today announced it has been awarded a multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $975M and dedicated pools for Full and Open competition (F&O) and Small Business Set-Asides (SBSA). With this award, the S  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 7 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Raj N. Singh regents professor at Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology has had an extraordinary year. His election to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering stands as the pinnacle of his career, recognizing a lifetime of contributions to the field of materials science and engineering. But this recognition is just one of the many remarkable milestones i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts The Departments of the Interior and the Treasury awarded $32.7 billion to tribal entities for COVID-19 relief. Nonfederal entities that spend at least $750,000 in federal funds in a year are required to get a "single audit"--an independent review of their financial statements and federal awards. Some tribal entities met this condition for the first time. Inte  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * John M. Hotchner Will Speak on "A Life in Philately" * * * The Smithsonian's National Postal Museum will host the 21st Maynard Sundman Lecture Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. ET at the museum and also online on Zoom. Admission is free, but registration (https://postalmuseum.si.edu/maynard-sundman-lecture-series) is required. How does an innocent family activity take over one's life? Join the museum as   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The Strategic Management Society issued the following news: The SMS 44th Annual Conference was held on October 19-22. 1,282 conference registrants travelled to Istanbul, Turkiye--the furthest east and closest to Asia that any Annual Conference has been in SMS history. Attendees experienced a taste of the city's deep historical roots of multiple civilizations across millennia, which set the stage for the theme of "Strategic Management of Fault Lines, Contra  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Samuel Kennedy's first classes at Virginia Tech were worlds away from the roaring warships he once called home. But as the echoes of naval officers faded, replaced by the hum of eager discussions and the rustle of notebooks, he never lost sight of his fellow veterans. In a ceremony held last month inside the historic Great Hall of the Library of Congress in Kennedy became only the second student ever to receive the Presid  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 49-year-old man has pleaded guilty for his role in a bribery scheme to give kickbacks to a U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) official in exchange for the official's efforts to influence the award of lucrative federal contracts, announced U.S. Attorney Hamdani. Court documents charge Christopher Cassity aka Mac, Glenwood, Maryland, with one count of honest servi  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 8 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: A passionate state school teacher from Western Australia will head to the world's highest ranking education research institute on a new John Monash Scholarship to learn from the UK's best minds on recruiting and retaining top teachers. Australian Catholic University graduate Anish Badgeri is the inaugural 2025 Geoff Gallop John Monash Scholar and will study a Master of Education Leadership (in-Service)  more

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Nov. 8 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * Prestigious scholarships up to $30,000, renewable entrance scholarships for international students among funding enhancements for future students * * * Trent University has introduced full tuition scholarships for new domestic students entering with an average of 95 percent or higher, as well as increased renewable prestigious scholarships up to $30,000 over four years to recognize the academic and com  more

LIVERPOOL, England, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024: Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed AI-driven mobile robots that can carry out chemical synthesis research with extraordinary efficiency. In a study published today in the journal Nature, researchers show how mobile robots that use AI logic to make decisions were able to perform exploratory chemistry research tasks to the same level as humans, but much fas  more

LIVERPOOL, England, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: The University of Liverpool has been awarded pound sterling5.5 million by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) for continued support of the Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections (EZI). This new award will allow a continuation of the existing HPRU EZI, which has been hosted by the University of Liverpool since 2014 and aims to support and streng  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Kelcey Buck | Education and Human Sciences During Tirna Purkait's first master's degree program, the department head who served as her academic adviser encouraged her to pursue a doctorate. Now, with the help of the Fling Fellowship, she is in the final year of her doctoral program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences. Before arriving at Nebraska in Au  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: * * * Nationwide coyote surveys highlight how hunting may increase, rather than reduce, local coyote numbers * * * Research led by the University of New Hampshire sheds light on how coyotes, North America's most successful predators, are responding to various environmental pressures, including human development, hunting and competition with larger carnivores. Surprisingly, the study's  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Bexar County awarded The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) three grants totaling $9.9 million in federal coronavirus relief bill funding to improve access to health care and create a more equitable and resilient community. Money from the legislation, known as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), locally will support further  more

EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A research team from The University of Texas at El Paso aims to find out, starting with the region's pecan farms. The research is supported by a grant of nearly $250,000 from the National Science Foundation and led by Hugo Gutierrez-Jurado, Ph.D., associate professor in UTEP's Department of Earth, Environmental and Resource   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The sparkling exterior is close to complete and classrooms and labs are coming to life as Virginia Tech prepares to open the 11-story, 300,000-square-foot Academic Building One of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in January. The official opening celebration will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, and feature a keynote address from Regina Dugan, president and CEO of Wellcome Leap, a nonprofit that builds and executes   more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Congratulations to Dr. Stacy Leggett and Dr. Marguerita DeSander from Western Kentucky University's (WKU) School of Leadership and Professional Studies, along with Dr. Tom Stewart from the Kentucky Department of Education, on being awarded the prestigious Journal of Research on Leadership Education 2023 Article of the Year. Their research article, "Lessons Learned from Designing a Principal Prepa  more