NEW YORK, April 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Advises University General Counsels on Legal Limits on ICE's Authority NEW YORK - The American Civil Liberties Union this week shared an open letter to general counsels at colleges and universities across the nation outlining their   more

NEW YORK, April 18 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Advisory: On CBS Sunday Morning Profile, IRC Makes Strategic Case for Lifesaving Humanitarian Aid New York, NY, April 18, 2025 -- WHAT : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) feature airs on CBS Sunday Morning highlighting the strategic and moral case for humanitarian aid ahead of the end of the Trump Administration's foreign aid review period. The segment highligh  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University to host nine Commencement ceremonies in May Ceremonies to be held Thursday through Saturday, May 15-17 By Natalie Blando-George Binghamton University will confer more than 4,700 degrees for bachelor's, master's and doctoral candidates during nine separate Commencement ceremonies in May. Three ceremonies will be held daily from Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 17. Doctoral c  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University's Skills Lab wins global recognition The Fleishman Career Center's new Skills Lab was awarded 'Best Student Program' at the 2025 Global Career Services Summit in Belfast By Katelyn Pothakul The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development's Skills Lab initiative gained global recognition last month when it won "Best Student Program" at the 2025 Global Career Services Su  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * From underdogs to national champions Binghamton becomes first New York university to win the National Debate Tournament By Ethan Knox April 8, 2025, was a historic day for the Binghamton Speech and Debate team. For the first time in its history, and the first time a New York-based university has accomplished the feat, Binghamton University took home the trophy for the 79th National Debate Tournament (ND  more

ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Tech alumni create New York City law firm to transform law with tech Three alumni from Cornell Tech's Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship program have joined forces at ALVK Law, a law firm that provides on-demand legal services for tech entrepreneurs and enterprises without U.S.-based in-house counsel. Victoria Kammerath, LL.M. '21, founded ALVK Law in March 2023, and was sh  more

NEW YORK, April 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Court Rules Rumeysa Ozturk's Lawsuit Should Move Forward in Vermont and Orders ICE to Transfer Her Back to New England BURLINGTON, Vt. - The U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont ruled that Rumeysa Ozturk's challenge to her unc  more

ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Earth Day research: Powering the future with clean energy Researchers determined that, over the past three decades, advances in clean energy technology have been driven roughly equally by established inventors and new entrants. However, their analysis reveals important differences in how these two groups respond to economic incentives. Experienced inventors already active in clean technologies significantly in  more

NEW YORK, April 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Federal Judge Orders Temporary Relief to Six Plaintiffs in Challenge to Trump Administration Policy Barring Updates to Sex Designation on US Passports BOSTON - A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction today after finding that an e  more

ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * For advances in treating ACL injuries, look to dogs Even after surgery, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) often lead to chronic pain and reduced mobility, with limited options for treatment. New research suggests that advances in knowledge and therapeutics may come from an unlikely source: dogs. In a study published April 18 in the Journal of Orthopedic Research, Cornell researchers found that t  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Frog, Lizard, Salamander Added to New York's Endangered Species List ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York has added the Atlantic Coast leopard frog, eastern fence lizard and eastern tiger salamander to its protected threatened and endangered species lists. The state's Department of Environmental Conservation, however, failed to protect several other species, including the eastern hellb  more

ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Gut microbes release cancer-fighting bile acids Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine (known as the gut microbiota) can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anticancer immunity by blocking androgen signaling, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The study was published April 15 in Cell. "I was very surprised by  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 18 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * How science journalists can reach a more bipartisan audience Last month, New York Times political writer Ezra Klein posted an interview with top Democratic pollster David Shor, head of data science at Blue Rose Research, whose forecasts have highlighted important political patterns during a time when conventional wisdom has often failed. Although Klein's interview angl  more

BRONX, New York, April 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * In Remote Tanzania, Research Expedition Uncovers Critically Endangered Species and Paves the Way for Country's First-Ever Offshore MPA New York, NY (April 1 8, 2025) - A first-of-its-kind research expedition to Latham Island has unveiled one of Tanzania's most ecologically significant marine ecosystems, with thriving seabird colonies, critically endangered sharks, an  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for the Euro Area Declined in March For Release 9:30 AM ET, April 17, 2025 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Confer  more

HARLEM, New York, April 19 -- The National Action Network issued the following statement on April 18, 2025: * * * Rev. Sharpton Issues Statement On Rev. Jamal Bryant's Participation In Meeting With Target Ceo Brian Cornell Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement after Rev. Jamal Bryant confirmed he attended yesterday's meeting with Target CEO Brian Cornell. "I am glad to see some of the initial confusion has been cleared up  more

NEW YORK, April 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * New NYCLU Analysis Shows Skyrocketing, Racially-Biased NYPD Vehicle Stops and Searches V ehicle s earches increased by 83% in 2024. 90% of vehicle stop arrests we re of Black and Latin o New Yorkers NEW YORK CITY - Today, the New York Civil Liberties Union published an analysis of the New York Police Department's most recent traffic stops data, which covers January 2023 throug  more

NEW YORK, April 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * New Seafood Executive Order Puts American Seafood Competitiveness At Risk Yesterday, President Trump issued an executive order that threatens the sustainability of American fisheries and fishing businesses by directing federal fishery managers to reduce regulations that keep catch sustainable. "Many American fishing communities and seafood businesses are in need of support,   more

NEW YORK, April 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * New York City Officials Host Roundtable Discussion on Immigrant Health Rights and Know Your Rights Efforts Representatives from NYC Health + Hospitals, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs joined the Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services NYC Health + Hospitals' NYC Care is a health care access program available t  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Otto the Orange Makes a Surprise Appearance on the 'Today' Show Otto the Orange made a special appearance on NBC's "Today" show this morning. Students and Otto surprised alumnus Mike Tirico '88 live on Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, where Tirico has been co-anchoring the "Today" Show this week alongside Savannah Guthrie. The visit was a memorable celebration of Orange pride on a national stage. Check out  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * Report: CHROs Are Expanding Impact with Corporate Boards Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) are more integral than ever in driving business strategy, serving as key advisors to the CEO and board. Bearing this out is new data from The Conference Board: CHRO engagement with the board has increased over the past three years at nearly 70% of public companies surveyed. "The pandemic was a pivotal moment in the  more

YONKERS, New York, April 19 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * U.S. District Court temporarily blocks mass layoffs that would gut the CFPB Americans will pay a steep price if the CFPB is dismantled and prevented from carrying out its critical consumer protection mission WASHINGTON DC - Consumer Reports praised the U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia today for halting a mass layoff that was underway at the Consumer Financial Protection   more

NEW YORK, April 19 -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Vera Institute Invites the Expansion of Earned Time in New York State Budget Including expansions for good and merit time in the fiscal year '26 budget is a step in the right direction. Now, the legislature must work with Governor Hochul to strengt  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Whitman School's MBA Achieves Highest Ranking in 25 Years By U.S. News & World Report; Entrepreneurship MBA Is Ranked No. 29 The residential MBA program at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management is now ranked No. 54 in the nation, up from No. 66 last year and No. 84 a few years ago, by U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Graduate Schools. This is the highest ranking for Whitman by U.S. News in more than   more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Women Leaders in Sports Helping to Create a Promising Future for Syracuse Students During a recent visit to Falk College, Women Leaders in Sports CEO Patti Phillips (back row, middle with red jacket) met with Syracuse University students from Falk College and the Newhouse School. One of the many benefits of the new partnership between the nationally recognized Women Leaders in Sports and the Falk College of  more