NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * First of its kind to make it to trial, lawsuit delivers rare accountability for U.S. post-9/11 torture * * * Alexandria, VA - Today, in a landmark verdict, a jury in a federal court found a Virginia-based government contractor liable for its role in the torture of Iraqi men at Abu Ghraib prison in 2003-2004 and ordered it to pay each of the three plaintiffs $3 million in compensatory damages an  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Nov. 14 -- Bard College issued the following news release: The Bard College Institute for Writing and Thinking (IWT) is developing a fourth year of educational programming for the Cooke Foundation's (CF) impactful Young Scholars Program, which provides scholarships to exceptionally promising eighth grade students with financial need. Since 2020, IWT has played a key role in helping Young Scholars who have been selected for high school scholarships to begin prepari  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 14 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: Attendees at the Women's Leadership Network program on Nov. 12 were treated to the insights of four accomplished alumni, who discussed their paths to judgeship and public service. Although their experiences and backgrounds varied, a common theme was the importance of mentors throughout their journeys. Distinguished alumni panelists included the Hon. Rachel Freier '05, Supreme Court, Kings County, Civil Term, who, whe  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Buffalo State University issued the following Faculty and Staff Achievements Roundup on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * This is part of a monthly series highlighting the honors and achievements of Buffalo State University faculty and staff. The roundup is compiled from the previous months' submissions to the Daily Bulletin and department newsletters. * * * Lorena D. Mathien, chair and associate professor in the Business Department, has published a book titled Why   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: Last week a government source told the media that Burkina Faso's military junta plans to reinstate the death penalty, which was abolished in the 2018 penal code. The last known executions in Burkina Faso were in 1988. This is the latest blow to the West African country's deteriorating human rights situation. The source said that the government was discussing restoration of the death penalty before making a proposal to the trans  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The Center to Advance Palliative Care issued the following news release: * * * Advancing Equity for Black Patients with Serious Illness to equip palliative care leaders and health equity change agents with practical tools to implement meaningful change. * * * Having medical concerns dismissed, not being believed when reporting pain, and facing multiple barriers to care are just three of the experiences reported to the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) in a focus g  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * The farmer-owned cooperative will be able to leverage the loan to expand conservation programs that enhance Iowa communities' water quality * * * (DENVER, CO) CoBank today announced the launch of its first sustainability-linked loan in partnership with its customer, Heartland Co-op. CoBank, a cooperative bank that serves agribusinesses, rural infrastructure providers and Farm Credit   more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Water from Colorado's West Slope basins plays a vital role in supporting the economy and natural environment across seven western U.S. states, but a new study finds that even under modest climate projections, the basins face a potential tipping point where traditional water delivery levels to Lake Powell and other critical areas may no longer be sustainable. The study, published Nov. 9 in the journal Earth's Future, is   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * Scientists from across Columbia and across disciplines share diverse perspectives on the mind, brain and behavior. * * * "Human beings are fundamentally a social species," said Columbia psychologist Kevin Ochsner, PhD, who researches how our brains help us understand other people. "Everything we do is fundamentally in relation to one another." Dr. Ochsner didn't need to convince his fell  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release: BAKU | November 13, 2024 One year after the launch of the Adaptation and Resilience Collaborative for Funders (ARC), the group has grown to include over 60 organizations working together to learn, coordinate, and invest in climate adaptation and resilience from philanthropy. The ARC emerged from a philanthropic Call to Action at COP28 on a step change in global efforts to adapt to the impacts of climate change th  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new analysis finds that Cornell Tech, its alumni and its 115 startups achieved $768 million in total economic impact and supported 2,800 jobs in New York City in the 2023-24 fiscal year. According to the report, from economic development firm HR&A Advisors, Cornell Tech is projected to generate $1.5 billion in annual economic impact while supporting 7,000 jobs by 2030, affirming its reputation as the most effective ec  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran issued the following news release: * * * Varisheh Moradi Tortured, Sentenced to Death Without Due Process or Fair Trial Women, Protesters, Children--No One Spared, Minorities Targeted * * * The death sentence just handed down for Kurdish activist Varisheh Moradi, 39, after a prosecution marred by torture, forced confessions, and severe due process violations, is the latest in an unprecedented surge in unlawful executions in Iran that   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: Service-eligible Americans are "looking for purpose," and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, is ready to mold them into leaders of character, its superintendent said. "Our younger generation today is looking for purpose," Lt. Gen. Steven Gilland said during a recent Washington Post event focused on veterans and lessons in leadership, resilience and service.   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Following Governor Hochul's Efforts To Expand Access to Higher Education, SUNY Bucks National Trends and Reports Back-to-Back Increases in Enrollment for First Time in 15 Years More Students From Low-Income Backgrounds and Students Under-Represented by Race/Ethnicity Have Enrolled Follows Governor Hochul's Historic Investment in SUNY To Bolster Student Success; Research and Scholarship; Div  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: University at Buffalo neuroscientists have identified the binding site of low-dose ketamine, providing critical insight into how the medication, often described as a wonder drug, alleviates symptoms of major depression in as little as a few hours with effects lasting for several days. Published in September in Molecular Psychiatry, the UB discovery will also help s  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * * Israeli authorities have caused massive, deliberate forced displacement of Palestinian civilians in Gaza since October 2023 and are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity. * There is no plausible imperative military reason to justify Israel's mass displacement of nearly all of Gaza's population, often multiple times. Rather than ensuring civilians' security, military "evacuation orders" have caused grav  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 13 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Stephen J. Lewis Evanston, Ill. - The Black Arts Consortium, Northwestern University's hub for Black art and cultural exploration, is hosting the first-ever James Baldwin Centennial Symposium, Nov 22 to 24. The three-day forum is dedicated to celebrating the life, work and legacy of the legendary writer and social critic. An influential American writer, Baldwin was known for his powerful examinations of r  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Determining what drives entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups is the focus of Yolanda Christophe's research. Christophe is one of three Lender Center for Social Justice postdoctoral fellows who are involved in the center's examination of the racial wealth gap in America. That initiative explores the gap's causes and consequences and aims to create effective solutions to counter it through social collaborations t  more

HAMILTON, New York, Nov. 12 -- Colgate University issued the following news: On Monday, Nov. 4 the night before the U.S. Presidential Election Colgate welcomed Peter Levine to close the 2024 Road to the White House Series, which featured various political voices to encourage civic engagement and civil discussion among Colgate community members during the 2024 presidential campaign. Levine is associate dean of academic affairs and Lincoln Filene Professor of citizenship and public affairs at Tu  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: By Hanan Salah, Associate Director, Middle East and North Africa Division During a November 6 press conference in Tripoli, the Government of National Unity's acting interior minister, Emad Trabelsi, vowed to impose wide-ranging "morality" measures targeting women and girls in western Libya. The restrictions on clothing, social interactions, and travel would flagrantly violate the rights of Libyan women and girls, yet the prime   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to Bloomberg Opinion on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * The Bitcoin Bubble Isn't All About Trump By Allison Schrager Cryptocurrencies would be having a good week no matter who was elected, since they rise and fall with the market -- but that means they're not a good hedge against the economy collapsing. I think I finally understand value of cryptocurrencies: They add some volatility to your portfolio. Maybe that  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to the Free Press on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * Americans Just Said No to Drugs By Charles Fain Lehman - Why legalization lost at the ballot box. Kamala Harris's decisive loss may have grabbed the headlines, but there was another big loser in this election: drugs. In Florida, voters failed to approve a constitutional amendment that would have legalized recreational marijuana, defying both expectations and   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 10 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to the New York Post: * * * Hochul, Adams Offer Trump a Bogus Olive Branch -- Seeking Not Peace, Just Cash By Nicole Gelinas Democrats lost last week's election, bigly -- but New York Democrats were even more soundly defeated: Everything that Gov. Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James tried to throw at Donald Trump failed to stick. The good news for Gotham is that the governor seems to have learne  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Robert J. Miron '59 and his wife, Diane, lead the ribbon cutting with Chancellor Kent Syverud as Miron Victory Court welcomes its first guests. On Friday, Nov. 8, members of the Syracuse University community gathered to celebrate the dedication of Miron Victory Court, a new dynamic campus space that physically connects two of the University's most visited campus facilities--the JMA Wireless Dome and the Barnes Cente  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: A study funded in part by the National MS Society finds an association between ineffective myelin repair, a specific protein, and nerve cell death. Background: The protective coating around nerve fibers - called myelin - is damaged in multiple sclerosis (MS). Long-lasting myelin damage is harmful to nerve cells and could lead to cell death, which increases disability in MS. Support cells in the bra  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The National Minority Supplier Development Council issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: Last month, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) signed a partnership to increase minority business enterprise (MBE) participation in the U.S. and global supply chain. The joint venture reflects NMSDC's continued efforts to advance supplier and business diversity and increase the combined revenue of its ce  more

MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas, Nov. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Combat Antisemitism Movement issued the following news release: Organizers of the Omni-American Future Project a visionary initiative committed to fighting racism and antisemitism and strengthening unity in diversity through music and the power of culture hosted its third annual awards ceremony, "American Excellence: The Omni-American Future Gala," last night at Ginny's Supper Club in New York City. In partnership with the Combat Anti  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: increased in October 2024 to 116.0 (July 2018=100), up from a downwardly revised 113.7 in September. The 2.0% increase between October and September followed a 5.3% decrease between September and August. Overall, the Index is down 12.6% from one year ago. The HWOL Index measures the change in advertised online job vacancies over time, reflecting monthly trends in employment opportunities across the US. The Help Wante  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Robert Kraft, David Solomon, Steven R. Swartz, and Maribel Perez Wadsworth Join the Paley Center for Media's Board of Trustees * * * The Paley Center for Media, the media industry's leading nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the cultural, creative, and social significance of media and its impact on society, announced today the addition of prominent leaders in the fields of sports, busine  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Speech Production Laboratory in the College of Arts and Sciences is seeking research volunteers for a speech therapy study about treatment schedules for children ages 9-17 who have difficulty with the "R" or "S" sounds. What is involved? Completing online surveys or a phone interview to screen eligibility A speech pathology assessment to fully determine study eligibility (~90 minutes) A session to assess the p  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In an upcoming panel discussion, "A Polarized Supreme Court: What It Means for Democracy," experts will explore the politics of the current Supreme Court, declining public confidence in the court, its ethics controversies and its potential response to likely challenges to the policies of the incoming Trump administration. The panel, moderated by Washington Post Supreme Court correspondent Ann Marimow '97, the Zubrow Dis  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, condemned an announcement from Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Interim Police Commissioner Tom Donlon that they will be launching a "Drone as First Responder" program, including drones that will respond to ShotSpotter gunshot detection alerts. The civil rights group warn  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: JB Scurlock G'25, office coordinator at Hendricks Chapel and graduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences Gary and Dave from Facilities Services stopped by Hendricks Chapel to switch out the air filters and while they were there, they were given "be kind." shirts. When the communications team at Hendricks Chapel came together to consider what message they wanted to highlight on their promotional items, a sim  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: New York state's population could shrink by more than 2 million people over the next 25 years a decline of more than 13%, according to a new report. The report, prepared by researchers from the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy's Program on Applied Demographics (PAD) with funding from New York state, projects that New York faces a significant population decline due to low fertility rates and aging that has n  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Following four months of deliberate assessment and cross disciplinary collaboration by members of the Human Dynamics Task Force, Syracuse University today announced a go-forward plan to reshape the future of its human dynamics programs and reposition them for short and long-term success. The plan includes the consolidation of two departments and relocation of all human dynamics programs from the David B. Falk College   more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Scott Stewart, clinical professor at the Samuel Curtis Johnson School of Management, part of the SC Johnson College of Business, presented a talk on "Teaching Industry Reviews and Using Them In A Student-managed Investment Fund" at the 25th annual Financial Education Association conference. He delivered his talk to an audience of faculty from business schools across the U.S. This article provides highlights of his prese  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: dir="ltr">At the onset of Web Summit, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) are announcing a partnership to pioneer innovative digital initiatives to help create a profound and measurable impact against human trafficking. It is estimated that 25 million to 27 million people around the world are being trafficked at any given time, often as a  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: More than 130 industry leaders and scholars gathered on Nov. 6 and 7 to explore the frontiers of data analytics and artificial intelligence at the second annual Great Lakes Tech Retreat, hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Management. The two-day conference brought together industry leaders from eBay, M&T Bank, Catholic Charities, Crowley Webb, Kaleida He  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: On Veterans Day, a series of speakers shared personal reflections about how camaraderie shapes both military and academic life as part of Cornell's celebration of its military and veteran community, held in the Biotechnology Building on Nov. 11. Nearly 100 students, employees and members of Cornell's community gathered to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of veterans and discuss the bonds that unite those who ser  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The Vera Institute of Justice issued the following news release: Washington, DC- Following the announcement of Donald Trump's re-election and his continued pledges to unleash the largest mass deportation force beginning on day one of his presidency, leaders from United We Dream Action, CHIRLA, the National Immigration Law Center, the Fairness to Freedom campaign, and more, hosted a virtual press call to discuss immediate priorities as a movement to fight back against Trump'  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: University Trustee and Alumnus Douglas Present '86 The Whitman School of Management is pleased to announce a significant seed gift from Douglas '86 and Susan Present to the School's Opportunity Fund. The donation will serve to create a pilot project to allow students with great academic potential, but limited financial resources, to take advantage of the unique opportunities at Whitman by helping to cover certain exp  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The Women's Refugee Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: At a UN Security Council (UNSC) high-level briefing on Sudan, held yesterday in New York, member states heard from the Darfur Women Action Group, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), and the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UNDPPA) on the brutal impacts of the war on civilians. With more than 11 million people displaced since April 2023, a  more