CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Nov. 15 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Advancing quantum science is a national priority of the federal government, and a proposal to establish the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Quantum Center has been awarded $3.5 million from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The funding from NIST, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, will be awarded over a four-year period in support of four disti  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Dan Moser Nebraska researchers are making progress in showing that forever doesn't have to mean forever when it comes to harmful chemicals, said Nirupam Aich. Aich, McNeel Associate Professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, won the 2024 Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam Nov. 13. Chosen by a panel of judges representing the broader Lincoln comm  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 14 (TNScapv) -- English PEN issued the following letter on Nov. 12, 2024, with a coalition of human rights organizations: * * * Dear Dr. Gillett, Dr. Yudkivska, Ms. Gopalan, Dr. Estrada-Castillo, and Dr. Malila, We are writing, as a coalition of human rights organisations, regarding the urgent submission made to you, as members of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD), on behalf of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, the award-winning British-Egyptian writer a  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The American Federation for Aging Research issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY and SANTA BARBARA, CA -- The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) is pleased to announce the sixteen recipients of the 2024 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in Aging Research and the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty. The Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in Aging Research suppo  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary Hugh McDonald, Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, and Arkansas Workforce Connections Director Cody Waits awarded $48 million in training grants to support workforce development efforts aligned with the Arkansas Workforce Strategy. "The best thing about the HIRED program is that it's a collaboration of the public  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 13 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Professor Ian Wong has joined Aston University as Regius Professor of Pharmacy * The symposium and lecture, which are open to all, will take place on Tuesday 26 November * Professor Wong's work with children's hospitals and international centres of excellence has been instrumental in enhancing drug safety and effectiveness for children with severe health conditions. * * * The appointment of Aston University  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America Economic Impact Report Released * * * BOSTON, MA - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) and Meet Boston today released an independent economic impact report (PDF) conducted by the Economic and Public Policy Research group at the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, commissioned to look at   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 15 -- Bechtel issued the following news release: * * * Copperton Phase 2 Solar will provide clean energy for one of the world's largest open-pit copper mines * * * Bechtel is proud to announce its selection by Rio Tinto to lead the design and construction of Copperton Phase 2 Solar, a significant renewable energy facility that will support operations at Rio Tinto's Kennecott mine in Utah, one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world. This project mark  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: A bill honoring the life and legacy of former Shoshoni Postmaster Dessie A. Bebout passed the United States House of Representatives this week and is on its way to the President's desk for approval. The legislation was introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Tom Carper (D-Del.), where it passed unanimously in April of this year. The bill then progre  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2024: Bioscience and environmental science PhD students at UCL are to benefit from a share of a pound sterling500 million investment announced by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) today. Two initiatives led by UCL are receiving major funding. One, the Training Research and Equity in Environmental Sciences (TREES) Doctoral Landscape Award, will support 65 environmental science PhD students   more

LONDON, England, Nov. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The British Medical Association issued the following news release: BMA Northern Ireland met with the health minister today to discuss the pay award for 2024/25. In July 2024 the Doctors' and Dentists' Pay Review Body (DDRB) recommended an uplift of 6% for all doctors. This has already been applied in the rest of the UK. Dr Alan Stout, BMA NI Council chair, said: "At our meeting today the Minister informed us that he is not in a position to make   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: The Flagship Initiative to Accelerate Cell Therapies, An Anticipated Pathway to Cures for Type 1 Diabetes, Is Made Possible by Initial Transformational Gifts Totaling $75 Million Project ACT will be Celebrated at Tonight's Breakthrough T1D Promise Gala Hosted By TODAY with Hoda & Jenna Co-host Jenna Bush Hager. The Event Honors Breakthroughs in T  more

WEST POINT, New York, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Military Academy issued the following news: By Eric S. Bartelt, West Point Public Affairs Specialist Class of 2025 Cadets Gabriella Sorrentino and Isaiah McNeilly were chosen as the recipients of the 2024 Lt. Gen. Hal Moore Athlete of Excellence Award and received their accolades during a ceremony Nov. 14 in the Haig Room. Now in its 13th year, the award recognizes the attributes of a male and female first-class cadet who best exemplify the qualities   more

PASADENA, California, Nov. 14 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: William B. Bridges, Carl F Braun Professor of Engineering, Emeritus, died on November 1, 2024, at the age of 89. Bridges was best known for his invention of the argon ion laser, which is still used today to treat diabetic retinopathy, in DNA sequencing, and to help increase the power of other lasers, for example. Bridges was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1934, in Inglewood, California, t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Funding will help port increase the number of ships docking at one time, bolster flow of commerce in Northwestern PA Award made possible by infrastructure law Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) secured $11,250,000 for the Erie-Western Port Authority. The funding will be used to widen the port's Parade Street Slip to ensure it can reliably dock two ships side-by-side. The funding,   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, issued the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Investigators Publish First Results From Experiments Conducted Aboard the International Space Station * * * Cedars-Sinai investigators are one step closer to manufacturing stem cells in space, which could speed up the development of new medical therapies on Earth. The first published data from the experiments conducted on a private space missi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts In 2021, the Department of Energy created a new office to manage about $27 billion in funding for clean energy projects. This Q&A report summarizes how DOE developed this office and its responsibilities. The office is funding new projects. In terms of office oversight and staffing, DOE is doing some things well, but could do more going forward. For example:   more

PINEVILLE, Louisiana, Nov. 15 -- Cleco, a regulated electricity utility company, issued the following news release: Cleco employees raised approximately $80,000 for Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, a not-for-profit public charity that runs Toys for Tots, which provides toys to economically disadvantaged children during the holiday season and beyond. The employee-led Cleco Charitable Golf Tournament, in its seventh year, was held on Nov. 7 at Cane Row Golf & Turf Club in New Iberia. Each year,   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 -- CNN issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: CNN's longtime Political Director David Chalian has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Washington, DC Bureau Chief, the network announced today. In his expanded role, Chalian will now oversee the network's Washington, D.C. bureau as well as CNN's Washington political news coverage. He will continue to supervise CNN's daily political reporting across all platforms, the polling and decision desk operations, and   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Colleen Heflin Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Committee on National Statistics at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The committee's mission is to provide advice to the federal government and advance the quality of statistical information for public and private sector decision-making. It conducts  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 14 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The union representing dockworkers at U.S. ports walked away from the negotiating table with port employers this week over automation concerns as the two sides face a mid-January deadline to finalize a deal and prevent the resumption of a strike. Kaitlin Wowak is the Robert and Sara Lumpkins Associate Professor of Business Analytics at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. An award-win  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Department of Defense today announced the remaining nine awards to bioindustrial firms under the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). This announcement completes the first phase of DBIMP investment at 34 total awards worth over $60 million. The awardees include Amyris, based in Emeryville, California; Cauldron Molecules, based in in Australia and the United States; Checkerspot, based in Ala  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Fund Clean Energy Infrastructure Projects in Communities Ranging from Energy Workforce Development Programs, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Recycling Projects * * * As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced its next round of award recipients through the Energy Efficiency   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 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 * * * PUERTO RICO - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $1.8 million award to the Puerto Rico Ports Authority to drive climate resilience and air quality improvements across its port   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: Berlin - European governments have yet to reckon with and meaningfully address the ongoing impacts of their colonial legacies affecting people of African descent on the African continent and in the diaspora, Human Rights Watch said today. November 15, 2024, is the 140th anniversary of the 1884 opening of the Berlin Africa Conference, at which 19 European countries and the US came together to organize and expand   more

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Evangel University issued the following news release: Dr. Martin Mittelstadt, professor of New Testament Theology at Evangel University, recently released his latest book, "The Evolution of a Pentecostal Scholar: Twenty Years in Luke-Acts," which includes a collection of previously published essays and fresh reflections highlighting more than two decades of academic engagement with Luke-Acts. Mittelstadt, a Winnipeg, Canada native, began his professor  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: Watch the teaser here. The Freedom From Religion Foundation's television show guest this week draws attention to how Islamist theocracies in Iran and Afghanistan have been silencing and erasing women. Maryam Namazie is an international activist, atheist, feminist and secularist who with her family had to flee Iran after the Islamic revolution there. She is now based in t  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Strengthening research in retinal disease with record-breaking $19.8 million investment in innovative projects targeting vision loss worldwide. * * * The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the driving force in the global development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases, announced today that it awarded 35 new research grants totaling $19.8 million in fiscal year 202  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 14 -- Public Services and Procurement Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec - The Government of Canada is committed to supporting members of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) by ensuring Canada has a robust military that can defend Canada abroad and protect Canadians. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The Canadian Institutes of Health Research, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, appointed a new President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Dr. Paul C. Hebert will serve as the President of the CIHR for a five-year term, effective January 2, 2025. A proud Acadian, and fluently bilingual, Dr. Hebert is currently a Clinical Scientist   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) are putting the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI on notice to preserve all records related to Special Counsel Jack Smith's criminal investigations into President Donald Trump, in order to ensure Congress' ability to conduct proper oversight. Notably, former FBI Special Agent in Charge Timothy Thibault who publicly engaged in anti-Trump political p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda * * * ATLANTA - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the award of a contract to PCI Support Services, LLC, a tribally owned, small business based out of Atmore, AL, using Inflation Reduction Act funds for repairs at the Terry Sanford Federal Building and US Courthouse in Raleigh,   more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Harte Research Institute issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: There was likely no bigger proponent of Baffin Bay and all that it means to South Texas than Louis "Scott" Murray. Murray, who passed away in February of 2024, was dedicated to ensuring current and future generations could enjoy Baffin Bay, which he often referred to as a "family heirloom." To honor Murray's contributions to coastal conservation and Baffin Bay, the Harte Research Inst  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: The Board of Directors of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) today authorized the repurchase of an additional $3.5 billion of common stock under the Company's existing stock repurchase program, bringing the total amount currently authorized for future repurchases to approximately $4.8 billion. Hilton may purchase shares in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: The investments will support continued growth in clean American manufacturing, boosting the competitiveness of clean U.S. industries and the creation of good manufacturing jobs while reducing pollution from the production of concrete, steel, and other bedrock materials of our economy. By catalyzing demand for clean construction materials, the Program complements the Bid  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the award of $1.2 billion to 39 State Departments of Transportation under the Low Carbon Transportation Materials Discretionary Grant Program. The investments will support continued growth in clean American manufacturing, boosting the competitiveness of clean U.S. indus  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed another round of performers for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards." Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Noah Kahan, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves and Bailey Zimmerman will all take the stage at this year's star-studded CMA Awards. Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: La Trobe University has unveiled a bold ambition to transform research, education, student support and business operations by applying an 'AI-first' approach, supported by a new partnership with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand and leading cyber security provider CyberCX. Harnessing the unique expertise of each partner, this nation-leading project will deliver an AI-ready workforce of graduates   more

CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, Nov. 15 -- Lakeshore Technical College issued the following news release: Lakeshore College President Dr. Paul Carlsen was among a select group of community college presidents invited to the "Classroom-to-Career Pathways Summit" held at the White House on Nov. 13. Carlsen joined top government officials, education leaders, and workforce experts from across the country to discuss strategies for aligning education with high-demand careers to better address workforce needs.   more

LEHI, Utah, Nov. 15 -- NetDocuments Software, a provider of cloud-based content services and productivity platform, issued the following news release: London, United Kingdom, 14 November 2024 - NetDocuments, the #1 trusted cloud platform for law firms, corporate legal teams and business organisations, today announced that Lawfront has selected NetDocuments as its chosen document management system (DMS). Lawfront provides legal services to individuals and businesses through leading regional law   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- The Local Initiatives Support Corp. issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * LISC is teaming up with Lowe's to help small businesses in Western North Carolina recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. We will make $20,000 grants to 100 small businesses to address urgent needs and jumpstart recovery. Small businesses in disaster-declared communities may apply for grants from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22. Company to support small businesses and local business dev  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 15 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * $22.2 million investment will create 33 new jobs * * * Low Tide Brewing, a craft beer manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company's $22.2 million investment will create 33 new jobs. Founded on Johns Island in 2016, Low Tide Brewing produces award-winning craft beers from quality ingredients. The company's brewery and taproom also  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release: * * * Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Urges Approval of America's Highest Military Honor for Marcelino Serna, a World War I Soldier * * * The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) calls upon President Biden and the Department of Defense to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Private Marcelino Serna, a Mexican immigrant who enlist  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today announced $20 million in historic revitalization tax credits through the Maryland Historical Trust. Leveraging more than $108 million in additional investment, the 10 projects that received funding include affordable housing, makerspaces, and facilities that serve communities. "Our history is our power. And in Maryland, we don't just cherish our state's herit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams MACON -- Mercer University Press will host its 34th Annual Authors Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta, featuring book signings with several acclaimed authors. The event also features a luncheon with presentations from authors Jonathan Eig, Benjamin Gilmer, Deborah Roberts and J. Dana Trent, who will also be signing books. Jonathan Eig is the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Walt Disney and National Geographic Society, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * This Heartwarming Story Is the Follow-Up Feature From the Academy Award(R)- and BAFTA-Winning Team Behind NAVALNY, Filmmakers Edmund Stenson and Daniel Roher A New York Times Critic's Pick, BLINK Follows the Pelletier Family on an Epic Journey To Show Their Children the Beauty of the World After They Are Diagnosed W  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Acquisition professionals from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) enterprise received seven awards for outstanding acquisition practices in the 2024 Department of the Navy Acquisition Excellence Awards. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RDA), The Honorable Mr. Nickolas Guertin, recognized the winners in a ceremony at the Pentagon on Nov. 8. The Acquisition Exce  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * From its Origins to the Broadway Legacy to the Film's Cast, Production Design, Music, Key Partnerships and Where to Watch - here's your guide to all things 'Wicked'. * * * The story of Wicked begins in 1995 when Gregory Maguire reimagined L. Frank Baum's classic novel, The Wizard of Oz, into the literary phenomenon. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz. In 2003, producers Marc Platt and Davi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Peacock has captured audience attention in 2024 with its rich blend of live events, exclusive sports, and award-winning series. * * * Throughout the year, NBCUniversal's Peacock has dominated cultural conversation, breaking streaming and viewership records. From breakout hits like The Traitors and Love Island USA to must-see sports moments like the Paris Olympics and NFL exclusive games, Peacock's gr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: The Mark 48 Mod 4 Torpedo Submarine Launch Team, with 13 members from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, recently won the Expand the Advantage Achievement Award in the Naval Sea Systems Command's (NAVSEA) fiscal year 2023 Excellence Awards program. The award program recognizes individuals and teams in various occupational specialties across the enterprise for outstanding efforts made in supp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Open Society Foundations issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: NEW YORK--The Open Society Foundations today announced the global launch of The Ideas Letter, an online magazine and newsletter that delivers political and cultural perspectives to readers who are open to the unconventional. "The mission of The Ideas Letter is to provide readers with contributions from across ideological and intellectual aisles, from a range of disciplines, intended to bolst  more

VIENNA, Austria, Nov. 14 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe issued the following news release: On 12 November 2024, the Forum on Women's Economic Empowerment brought together women entrepreneurs from across Kyrgyzstan to highlight their achievements in fostering economic growth and social change in the country. With OSCE support, over 199 women launched business initiatives between 2020 and 2024, receiving equipment, training, and mentorship through the Entrepreneurshi  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University has been ranked as one of the best employers and institutions for veterans by Forbes, Military Times and Oklahoma Veterans United. OSU was ranked No. 17 in the Best Employers for Veterans by Forbes and recognized as a Veteran Employer Champion for the fourth straight year by Oklahoma Veterans United. Also, OSU Institute of Technology and OSU-Stillwater were ranked as No. 1 and No. 3   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- PBS issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * PBS local station channels, including the PBS KIDS Channel, will be available to stream free for all Prime Video viewers in the U.S. * * * PBS and Amazon announced today that more than 150 local PBS stations and the PBS KIDS Channel will launch ad-free over the coming months as a Prime Video FAST offering. This marks the first time this programming will be available for free on a major streaming ser  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Researchers used the world's fastest supercomputer to train an artificial intelligence model to draw up blueprints for the building blocks of life. "Think about a ChatGPT that designs proteins," said Arvind Ramanathan, a computational biologist at the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and the study's senior author. "The goal is to come up with new d  more

PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the state's central hub for financing infrastructure improvements for municipalities, businesses, and homeowners, and the Department of Housing announced $2,880,000 for municipal infrastructure improvements that will support the development of affordable housing projects in the communities of Coventry, East Providence, Providence, West W  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, announced the award of $10,371,073 from the US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) to the Put-in-Bay Township Port Authority. Awarded through the FY24 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), the funds will assist with the construc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter urging Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra to take action to help tackle the doctor shortage in Nevada. She argues that by awarding the state more medical residency slots to keep pace with population growth, more doctors will be able to learn and practice medicine in Nevada. "As Nevada's population continues to grow, the gap between Nevad  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The Royal Astronomical Society issued the following news: The chances of intelligent life emerging in our Universe - and in any hypothetical ones beyond it - can be estimated by a new theoretical model which has echoes of the famous Drake Equation. This was the formula that American astronomer Dr Frank Drake came up with in the 1960s to calculate the number of detectable extraterrestrial civilisations in our Milky Way galaxy. More than 60 years on, astroph  more

PARIS, France, Nov. 15 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: Created by the Mohamed Maiga Association in partnership with RSF, the Mohamed Maiga Prize celebrates African investigative journalists who follow in the footsteps of journalist Mohamed Maiga -- who disappeared 40 years ago -- by covering issues such as human rights, the environment, education and the right to information. This year's Mohamed Maiga Prize for African Investigative Journalism joins RSF's prestigious aw  more

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 15 -- The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Agreement aims to strengthen community well-being and sustainable hospitality and tourism growth in the region * * * Banff, AB (Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024) -- The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and the YWCA Banff are working together to help shape a bright future for hospitality and tourism in Banff, with a shared commitment to creating long-term benefits for the c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: The American Ambulance Association has recognized U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) as a recipient of its 2024 Legislative Recognition Award for his work advocating for emergency medical services. The honor is reserved for Members of Congress who have demonstrated ongoing dedication to ambulance services across the United States. "Protecting access to emergency services, particularly for our veterans and th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers issued the following news release: Seven individuals were elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) at the Association's Fall Board Meeting in Nashville, TN. The Board Members below join those who are currently serving their terms on the NACDL Board of Directors. * * * Natasha Dartigue - Baltimore, MD Natasha Dartigue has served as the Maryland State Pu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: CONCORD, NH. The New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ (NHCUCC) has awarded Cathy Corkery, Sierra Club New Hampshire Chapter Director, its Environmental Justice Award for her decades of work championing the retirement of local coal plants. Corkery's advocacy culminated in the March announcement of 2028 and 2025 retirement dates for the coal-burning units at Merrimack and Schiller   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The Society for Science, an organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement, issued the following news release: Society for Science today announced that Tracy Slatyer, Ph.D., a theoretical physics professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has won the $1,000 Jon C. Graff, Ph.D. Prize for Excellence in Science Communication. Now in its sixth year, the award is given to one sci  more

MERCED, California, Nov. 15 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Jody Murray, UC Merced Tsitsi Dangarembga spread the spirit of ubuntu over UC Merced on Wednesday night, imparting its message of "how we can be good people who live well together." Dangarembga, a Zimbabwean filmmaker, writer and activist, is the 16th recipient of the Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance . An audience of about 150 attended an award ceremony  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Nov. 15 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: Shawnee State University's Advanced Manufacturing Center has been awarded $1,999,092 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to develop the region's high-tech manufacturing workforce by offering high-demand degrees and credentials that feed advanced manufacturing industries. Through the addition of new state-of-the-art labs and equipment emphasizing robotics and automation, SSU will build its capacity to meet  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 14 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Norris "EJ" Edney III Norris "EJ" Edney III, a higher education and equity professional dedicated to fostering access, engagement and excellence with more than 16 years of experience, will join the Student Affairs team as associate dean of students for belonging and communities. In this role, Edney will provide strategic leadership for student belonging and inclusion at Vanderbilt and oversee the university's ide  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Elena Tajuelo Rodriguez, an R&D staff member in the Nuclear Structures and Construction group at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been recognized with the Mary Jane Oestmann Professional Women's Achievement Award. The award will be presented to her during the opening plenary session of the ANS 2024 Winter Conference. This designation is   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 14 -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: Aerospace Solutions, LLC, an aerospace staffing agency represented by Pacific Legal Foundation, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Texas' Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program's mandate that a certain percentage of state contracts are reserved for businesses owned by members of preferred minority groups. Despite its proven expertise, Aerospace Solutions is unable to submit compe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the first Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $4,120,000 has been extended to Intelligent Epitaxy Technology, Inc. ("IntelliEPI") for their new 30,000-square-foot wafer production facility in Allen, Texas, which is expected to create more than $41 million in capital investment and nearly triple the company's annual wafer production. G  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 14 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, issued the following news release: On Thursday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Holman v. Vilsack with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit calling on the court to protect access to America's legal system as Congress intended when it passed the 1980 Equal Access to Justice Act. "Whil  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: David B. Dove, a partner in Troutman Pepper's Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Practice, has been elected by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) to serve as vice chair for a one-year term. Dove, who has represented the Eleventh Congressional District on the Board since earlier this year, will serve from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. David Dove brings a wealt  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, today announces a transformative partnership with Tu Atea Limited, an Indigenous Aotearoa/New Zealand company dedicated to advancing Maori telecommunications. Through this collaboration, Tu Atea will deploy Mavenir's state-of-the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management issued the following news release: * * * Investment Includes $4 Million Awarded to 10 Projects Across 8 States and a New $3.4 Million Funding Opportunity * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a $4 million federal investment for 10 projects across 8 states that will harness the processing power of the world's most powerful supercomputers--and the lab experts who operate the  more

FORT SMITH, Arkansas, Nov. 15 -- The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith issued the following news: The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has received a $4 million grant to support workforce development efforts. The grant was part of $48 million in training grants announced Thursday by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald, Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, and Arkansas Workforce Connections Director Cody Waits. The grants support workforce development efforts ali  more

NORWICH, England, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: The University of East Anglia and The John Innes Centre (JIC) have been awarded a share of the pound sterling293 million investment by the joint Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and Natural Environment Research Council (BBSRC-NERC) in Doctoral Landscape Awards to train the next generation of environmental and bioscience scientists. UEA leads the NERC-funded ARIES Doctoral Landsc  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: A $2.5 million grant from the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation will support the University of Arizona in developing K-12 programs that educate teachers and students about responsible mining and inspire students to pursue education and careers in the mining industry. The grant will be shared by the U of A School of Mining and Mineral Resources, the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering and the Departm  more

KUOPIO, Finland, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess increase of 4 mmHg in systolic blood pressure, a new study shows. Continuously engaging in light physical activity (LPA) significantly mitigated the rise in blood pressure. The study was conducted in collaboration between the Universities of Bristol and Exeter in the UK, and the Un  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * $3.96 Million to UH College of Pharmacy to Find Combination Therapies * * * By Laurie Fickman Gram-negative bacteria pose a serious threat to global health because they can resist multiple antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat, according to the National Institutes of Health. In response, the NIH has awarded $3.96 million to Vincent Tam, professor of Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: For the 36th year, NMMA is leading the USA Pavilion efforts at the upcoming Marine Equipment Trade Show (METSTRADE), the world's largest and best attended business-to-business leisure marine equipment trade show in the world. The USA Pavilion is the third largest country pavilion at the show and will feature over 60 U.S. companies and is the place where U.S. marine  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 14 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Abhishek Dubey, associate professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering at Vanderbilt University, is leading a consortium comprised of several different universities and regional transit agencies that has received more than $8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to accelerate artificial intelligence-driven multimodal transit operations across Tennessee. Abhishek Dubey The f  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * This project will be the first to apply drug conjugates in the field of obstetrics. * * * Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been selected by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) as an awardee of the Sprint for Women's Health, an initiative to address critical unmet challenges in women's health, champion transformative innovations and tackle healt  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Clinical trial targeted recurrence of hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer * * * A small clinical trial shows promising results for patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received an investigational vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of tumors. Conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis with a therapy designed by WashU Medi  more

LONDON, Ontario, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Leela Raj hopes to help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension * * * By Celeste Laube, Special to Western News People living with rare diseases know how difficult it can be to access the medicine they need. Due to small patient populations, these treatments aren't always a high priority for drug companies, leaving many without adequate options. One student at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistr  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: After eight months of bargaining, the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) and Motion Picture Editors Guild IATSE Local 700 (MPEG) today delivered a petition to Liz Garbus and Dan Cogan, the owners of the nonfiction production company Story Syndicate, demanding they settle a fair contract in an expeditious manner. Among the more than 250 WGAE and MPEG members who signed the petiti  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 -- The Wistar Institute issued the following news release: * * * Grant to be used to develop a week-long immersive training experience * * * The Wistar Institute's Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Education and Training Center was the recipient of a $100,000 eXperience grant from NIIMBL to support an immersive weeklong training program at the Institute. The program is designed to foster diversity within the biopharmaceutical industry and introduce first- and second-  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Science Behind Sleep video series gives guests and members expert tips on how to enhance sleep routines * * * Hyatt's award-winning loyalty program, World of Hyatt, in collaboration with Headspace, the world's most accessible and comprehensive mental health platform, today debuts a new exclusive video series, Headspace's Science Behind Sleep, presented by World o  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Nov. 15 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Lafayette Square targeting up to $100 million of its balance sheet to finance qualified Wyndham franchisees; executes first deal with Dr. Amina James for first Wyndham in Lake Charles, La. * * * Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with investment firm Lafayette Square to provide diverse hoteliers with improved access to capital. Through an exclusive relationship, Wyndham will vet and dir  more