LONDON, England, April 13 -- English PEN issued the following news on April 12, 2024: Today, Friday 12 April 2024, on the eve of the 85th anniversary of the poet's birth, English PEN, together with Irish PEN/PEN na hEireann and the Estate of Seamus Heaney launch a new annual prize, the PEN Heaney Prize. The prize will recognise a single volume of poetry by one author, published in the UK or Ireland, of outstanding literary merit that engages with the impact of cultural or political events on hu  more

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, April 13 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release: The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world's oldest professional safety organization, has announced its new leaders based on the 2024 Society elections (https://www.assp.org/membership/elections). All terms begin July 1. Pam Walaski will serve as ASSP president for 2024-25. "Our Society's strength is rooted in our dedicated volunteers and their desire to lead ou  more

WACO, Texas, April 13 -- Baylor University issued the following news: By Clarissa Garza The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) has recognized Lesley McAllister, D.M.A., professor of piano, director of piano pedagogy and director of the keyboard studies division in Baylor University's School of Music, with the honor of American Music Teacher Article of the Year for her article, "The Language of Awareness: How Cueing and Breath Work Impact the Music Lesson." This is the second time McAll  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 13 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Natalie Blando-George Binghamton University announced that Govindasamy Viswanathan and Binghamton alumni Alexander S. Vindman, Yasmin L. Hurd and Lee Ranaldo will receive State University of New York (SUNY) honorary doctorates this year during the University's Commencement, May 9-11, 2024. * Govindasamy Viswanathan, founder and chancellor of Vellore Institute of Technology in India, which has partnered with   more

PASADENA, California, April 12 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: David Goodstein, the Frank J. Gilloon Distinguished Teaching and Service Professor, Emeritus, and professor of physics and applied physics, emeritus, passed away on April 10. He served as a professor at Caltech for more than four decades, and as the Institute's vice provost from 1987 to 2007. His research focused on condensed matter physics, in particular on phases and phase transitions in two- a  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 12 -- The Canadian Journal of Development Studies, a peer-reviewed journal from the Canadian Association for the Study of International Development that says it features international development theory, policy and practice, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 45, Issue 1 edition: Articles: * Microfinance through the Self Help Group-Bank Linkage Programme: impact on ancillary employment * Determinants of poverty reduction for smallholder far  more

MILTON, England, April 12 -- Central Asian Survey, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features the history, politics, cultures, religions and economies of the Central Asian and Caucasian regions, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 43, Issue 1 edition: Articles: * 'Why wave the flag?': (in)visible queer activism in authoritarian Kazakhstan and Russia * Transgender activism in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan * Digital misrecognitions: the violence of visib  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release: "In this highly competitive market, retailers are having to keep prices as low as possible to meet the demand of consumers looking to stretch their family budget." NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. "As inflation for   more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 6 (TNSres) -- CruiseCompete issued the following news release: CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends(TM) report for the month of April 2024. This report details a picture of trends in consumer behavior for cruise ship travel for April 2024. After serving up close to 20 million cruise quotes, CruiseCompete CruiseTrends(TM) offers an inside look at what consumers want in cruise vacations based on their requests. CruiseCompete has mined its wealth of data to provide  more

MARIETTA, Georgia, April 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Dobbins Air Reserve Base (94th Airlift Wing) issued the following news on April 12, 2024: By Staff Sgt. Matthew Matlock, 94th Airlirft Wing Public Affairs In the bustling hallways of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Tech. Sgt. Chase Molden, a 94th Security Forces Squadron defender, is known for a unique endeavor. Beyond his duties in the Air Force Reserve and his civilian job as an insurance adjuster, Molden has created a comic book aimed at h  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, the Biden administration unveiled long-awaited reforms that will hold the fossil fuel industry to more reasonable standards when operators seek to lease and develop oil and gas on public lands. The Bureau of Land Management's new Oil and Gas Rule (https://www.blm.gov/onshore-oil-and-gas-leasing-rule) includes new provisions that will save taxpayers money, help ensure public lands are used for their   more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 12 -- Geographical Review, a journal from the American Geographical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 114, Issue 2 edition: Research Article: * An Analysis Of The Geographic Origins And Migration Patterns Of Elite College Football Players * Settler Suburbia In The Negev/Naqab: The Start-Up Pioneer In The Desert * Studentwashing: A New Territorial Strategy In Israel/Palestine * The Betweenness Of Contexts: Military Coups, Inte  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 13 -- The American Society of Travel Advisors issued the following news release: The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA), Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA), and Foro Latinoamericano de Turismo (FOLATUR) have joined the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) in sounding the alarm about American Airlines' latest ploy to force travelers to use AA's new, proprietary booking tool that leads to reduced consumer choice and   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release: Government Accountability Project praised the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural and Marketing Service for its rule (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/06/2024-04419/inclusive-competition-and-market-integrity-under-the-packers-and-stockyards-act#h-27) that creates the nation's first whistleblower protection for non-employees such as contract farmers and other producers of govern  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Government Publishing Office issued the following news release: The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern presented GPO's FY 2025 appropriations request before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Appropriations. Director Halpern requested appropriations in the amount of $136,089,000, a 3.1 percent increase over GPO's FY 2024 appropriation. Direct appropriations represent only about 10 percent of GPO's total project  more

CENTER CITY, Minnesota, April 13 (TNSres) -- Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: In a new memoir, Broken Open, to be published this September as a follow-up to the New York Times-bestselling Broken from 2006--William C. Moyers reveals that in the midst of his 30-year recovery from illicit drugs and alcohol, and a successful career as a national recovery advocate and fundraiser for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, he experienced a multi-year "ru  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 13 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: Hudson County Community College (HCCC) students and alumni have seen the effects of HCCC's commitment to student success firsthand while the College's transformative efforts continue to garner national acclaim. Each year, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) honors a select group of its over 1,000 member community colleges with various Awards of Excellence at the organization's natio  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: On Sunday, April 7, the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team won the NCAA National Championship. Ahead of the championship game, South Carolina's head coach Dawn Staley made comments in support of transgender athlete inclusion in sports when she was pressed by a media member on the topic. Her remarks came ahead of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) voting Monday, April  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 13 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Just days after the launch of Out For Biden-Harris, the LGBTQ+ campaign initiative to engage and mobilize LGBTQ+ voters, communities and leaders to re-elect President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, First Lady Jill Biden delivered a passionate address to attendees at the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) annual "Equality in Action" event. The First Lady's remarks underscored   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 12 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Illinois is one step closer to having a law on the books to help guarantee insurance coverage for medically prescribed infertility treatments, thanks to State Senator Michael E. Hastings. "My daughter was born via in vitro fertilization, so this initiative is near and dear to my heart," said Hastings (D-Frankfort). "Unfortunately I know firsthand the heartbreak and stress that families and individuals f  more

MANHATTAN BEACH, California, April 13 -- The Independent Book Publishers Association issued the following news release: The Independent Book Publishers Association held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Members on April 4. The virtual event is the association's annual opportunity for members to hear about the state of their association, its progress on various fronts, and vote for the candidates who will join the next fiscal year's Board of Directors. A total of 115 members registered to attend the 20  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 13 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Performances by femme-fronted punk-rock bands Sleater-Kinney and The Linda Lindas, as well as a keynote address from Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and author Carl Bernstein, will be part of this summer's Granfalloon festival, an annual celebration of art, ideas and community inspired by Hoosier author Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Now in its fifth year, Granfalloon will kick off the Bloomington summer  more

LONDON, England, April 12 -- Information, Communication and Society, a peer-reviewed journal that says it transcends cultural and geographical boundaries, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 27, Issue 3 edition: Articles: * Social media use and polarized redistributive attitudes: a comparative and causal perspective * Dis(playing) mediated filial norms: filial child practices on WeChat among Chinese cross-border students * Performing Eurasianness, Chineseness, an  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Exhibits of comic book and film art, along with dance, music and song performances, will highlight the talents and creativity of young artists at this year's Young Art/Arte Joven showcase at La Casita Cultural Center. The work of nearly 40 artists aged six to 12 who have participated in the center's free afterschool arts education program will be displayed. The opening event and reception take place on Friday, April  more

NEW YORK, April 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: Click to expand Image Abdoulaye Maiga, Malian minister of territorial administration, speaks at the COP27 UN Climate Summit, November 8, 2022, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. (c) 2022 AP Photo/Peter Dejong (Nairobi) - Mali's transitional military government should immediately reverse its suspension of political parties and associations, Human Rights Watch said today. The suspension violates both Malian l  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, April 12 -- The U.S. Air Force's 42nd Air Base Wing issued the following news on April 11, 2024: All students attending the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy on or after Oct. 1, 2024, will be required to complete the Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II online course prior to attendance. Previously, EJPME II was only required for Airmen applying for sister service SNCOA-equivalent courses, specialized assignments, or for a chief to become a com  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law, mirroring Texas' controversial legislation, enabling law enforcement to arrest undocumented migrants found in the state after deportation or with pending orders. The move aligns with a broader Republican stance on immigration, highlighting ongoing tensions with the Biden administration and stirring debates on border security and migrant rights. Faculty e  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Manhattan's first Black district attorney Alvin Bragg finds himself thrust into a political firestorm as the trial of Donald Trump commences. Bragg, previously criticized for his perceived leniency on crime, now navigates the prosecution of Trump amid accusations of partisanship from the former president and his supporters. Despite facing racist attacks and death threats, Bragg maintains the case is akin to any othe  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Former President Trump and his allies are strategically supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent campaign, viewing him as a potential spoiler to draw votes away from Biden in the upcoming election. Despite Trump's public portrayal of Kennedy as a leftist opponent, political observers note his candidacy could aid Trump's chances in a tight race. The move has intensified scrutiny and drawn criticism from Democra  more

MESA, Arizona, April 12 -- The Mesa Public Schools issued the following news on April 11, 2024: Mesa Public Schools will be conducting a pilot of SMART tag, a bus security system, at three schools this spring. Aimed at enhancing safety, security and efficiency for students and parents, SMART tag will be piloted at Guerrero Elementary, Smith Junior High and Westwood High School beginning on April 15. The new system will be expanded district-wide in the 2024-25 school year. The SMART tag system   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from CNN's KFILE highlights how MAGA extremist Sam Brown has quickly become the 2024 GOP poster child for his desperate efforts to try to "rewrite" his decade-long anti-abortion record. This is not the first time Sam Brown has been called out for his attempts to backtrack or change the tone of his extreme anti-abortion record, which includes supporting abortion bans with no exceptions fo  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 13 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on April 12, 2024: By Suzanne Ramsey A new fund launched in advance of GiveDay, on Thursday, April 18, will enable students from Afghanistan to experience a life-changing University of Lynchburg education. Launching the Afghanistan Student Education Fund (ASEF) is the first step toward supporting young Afghan women and opens the door for donors to invest in this powerful opportunity. As with all scholarshi  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Nine faculty members received the student-driven award, which acknowledges faculty who have had a significant impact and positive influence on graduate education because of their superior graduate-level teaching, dedication to departmental and community presence and excellence in research and creative activities. Each year, the Graduate School honors outstanding professors with the Excellence in Graduate Education F  more

PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma, April 13 -- The Osage Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Osage Nation proudly announces that Osage youth received top honors at the 2024 Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair, including Ella Wallace winning grand prize for poster art. This is the third consecutive year an Osage language student has brought home this honor. The Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair is an annual celebration o  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The White House issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his Administration: * Amanda S. Jacobsen, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea * Christophe Andre Tocco, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania * Shirley Sagawa, Nominee to   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 13 -- Public Opinion Quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association for Public Opinion Research, published research articles on the following topics in its Spring 2024 edition (Vol. 88, Issue 1): Articles: * Political Alienation and the Trump Vote in the 2016 and 2020 US Presidential Elections * Persisting Anxiety: The Duration of Emotions during the COVID-19 Pandemic * Social Mobility through Immigrant Resentment: Explaining Latinx Support for   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) joined Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and her Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution calling out the attacks on LGBTQI+ students in schools and urging communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunities, basic civil rights, and freedom from erasure for all students in K-12 schools. "This resolution challenges all o  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 13 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: Award-winning broadcaster, commentator and author Scott Simon will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Wednesday, April 17, to meet with students and discuss his groundbreaking career in journalism. Simon and John Shaw, institute director, will discuss Simon's career and the challenges facing American journalism during the free, public discussion a  more

VIENNA, Virginia, April 13 -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following commentary on April 12, 2024: * * * Energy and Trade Good for the American Economy, Our Workers and Small Businesses By Raymond J. Keating The Biden administration and many in Congress often stand opposed to U.S. energy production and to free trade. These stances are, of course, politically driven, and make no economic sense. In fact, it's worth noting a few points that make clear that U.S. e  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 13 (TNSres) -- The State Bar of Wisconsin issued the following news: The State Bar of Wisconsin's 52-member Board of Governors approved the fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) budget at its meeting on Friday, April 12. Paul Marshall, the State Bar's chief financial officer, said that the initial submission of the FY 2025 budget revealed that the State Bar faced a budget gap of about $760,000 (operational revenue minus operational expenses). Before taking  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 13 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: In March 2024, Izabela Kalinowska-Blackwood, associate professor in the Department of English and affiliated faculty in the Department of Languages and Cultural Studies at Stony Brook University, was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program teaching grant for the 2024-2025 academic year. She will engage in teaching and research at the Centre for East European   more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Glass slippers, world champions, missing love letters and many, many Mai Tais add up to a remarkable 24/25 season at Syracuse Stage, featuring a beloved Broadway musical, comedic dramas and unexpected twists on familiar favorites. The six-show subscription season--including the Julie Lutz Cold Read Festival of New American Plays, and a full schedule of educational, family and community-related programming--will run   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 13 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Dr. Sean Carroll and Dr. Michael G. Strauss deliver a joint lecture on science, philosophy, and religion as part of the Trotter Endowed Lecture Series. * * * By Jan McHarg Two accomplished scientists and researchers will present their views on science, philosophy, and religion as part of Texas A&M University's annual Trotter Endowed Lecture Series. Dr. Sean Carroll, H  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 13 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Beth Staples Three faculty members in the University of Notre Dame's College of Arts and Letters have been awarded 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships in recognition of their career achievements and exceptional research promise. Barbara Montero, a professor of philosophy; Gretchen Reydams-Schils, a professor in the Program of Liberal Studies; and Roy Scranton, an associate professor of English and director of   more

NEW YORK, April 13 -- PEN America issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: PEN America today announced legendary playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner among the career achievement honorees for its 2024 PEN America Literary Awards, hosted by Academy Award-nominated writer and comedian Jena Friedman. The event, April 29th at 7:30pm ET at The Town Hall in New York City (123 W 43rd St), marks the 60th annual awards honoring writers from emerging voices to notables of contemporary lit  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative received the following public communication dated April 4, 2024: * * * To: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Request for Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience Submitted Via: https://www.regulations.gov Docket #: USTR-2024-0002 * * * From: Blue Star NBR, LLC 707 Lyles Lane Alexandria VA 22314 Scott Maier - Chief Executive Officer (Cell) 314-341-5291 Scott.Maier@BlueStarNBR.com Blue Star NBR  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: By Sarah Steimer Prof. Gary Becker, AM'53, PhD'55, is regarded as one of the foremost economics scholars of the 20th century. The Nobel laureate broke new ground by approaching economics as the study of human behavior, and his contributions to the field continue to be felt, even a decade after his death in 2014. A recently published book edited by Becker's former colleagues and students draws upon his  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Inflation seems to be a modern problem. But in 301 C.E., it was just as crucial a concern among the population of the sprawling Roman Empire. The issue had gotten so problematic that Emperor Diocletian proposed a radical solution. "It was the first attempt during the Roman period to establish prices for all goods sold anywhere," said Philip Stinson, associate professor of classics at the University of K  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news on April 12, 2024: Shelley Hooks will be the first candidate for the vice chancellor for research position to visit the University of Kansas Lawrence campus and give a public presentation. Her presentation, which will detail her vision and strategies for the future of research and discovery at KU, will take place 2:30-3:30 p.m. April 15 in the auditorium at the 1502 Building, located at 15th and Iowa stre  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: Graphic designers often create behind the scenes, allowing their work to speak for itself. Recently, a few of Wilkes University's finest stepped into the spotlight, earning honors from the American Advertising Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania (AAF NEPA) at the 2023-24 American Advertising Awards. Lisa Reynolds, associate professor of digital design and media art, was honored with the Silver Meda  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 13 -- Yale University issued the following news: By Mike Cummings Michael Morand, director of community engagement for Yale's Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, has been appointed New Haven's official city historian by Mayor Justin Elicker. A New Haven resident since 1983, Morand brings a demonstrated passion for local history and a devotion to the Elm City to the unpaid role. His initial five-year term runs through Dec. 31, 2028. "[E]very time I speak   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 13 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: By Mike Cummings Seven Yale faculty members are among the 188 artists, writers, scholars, and scientists awarded 2024 fellowships by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Ned Blackhawk, Marta Figlerowicz, Ben Hagari, Elizabeth Hinton, Tavia Nyong'o, Douglas Rogers, and Travis Zadeh were selected through a rigorous peer-reviewed process from a pool of about 3,000 applicants. Fellows are chosen for   more