HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Mike Emery The University of Houston is renowned for attracting world-class faculty, who encourage students and elevate UH's reputation as a top tier institution of higher education. This week, UH celebrated the efforts of those professors who have gone above and beyond their roles as educators in demonstrating a commitment to both campus and community. The 2024 Faculty Awards were presented on Thursday, April  more

AMES, Iowa, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory issued the following news release: James Knoop, a graduate student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was selected for the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) award. For this award,James Knoop he will be conducting research at the U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory under the guidance of Tanya Prozorov, a scientist at Ames Lab. T  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Arkansas Tech University has received an Arkansas Department of Education grant of approximately $365,000 to fund the 2024-25 ATU English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Institute. The grant will cover the full cost of tuition, materials and one attempt at the Praxis 5362 examination for up to 50 qualified K-12 teachers in Arkansas. Participants will be responsible for a $40 application fee. The in-  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, April 27 -- Ashland University issued the following news: About 75 Ashland University students were recognized individually for their academic achievement and two faculty members were honored for their outstanding work at the annual Academic Honors Convocation, held April 21 at the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel. The purpose of the convocation is to celebrate academic achievement, promote community and recognize sophomores, juniors and seniors with Outstanding Student Awards. The cr  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Heritage Languages in the Digital Age. The Case of Autochthonous Minority Languages in Western Europe offers invaluable insights for educators, activists, policymakers and researchers * The book describes the challenges faced by minority languages in today's interconnected world * and asks whether digital communication could potentially reverse the decline of smaller and lesser used languages * * *  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: [HARTFORD, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation that would take on the affordable housing crisis and the existential threat of climate change. The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act invests up to $234 billion over ten years to transition the entire public housing stock in the United States into zero-carbon, highly energy-efficient ho  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 26 -- Brown University issued the following news: Since 1993, more than 1,000 students have traded the familiarity of College Hill for the bustle of Paris in an unforgettable semester of language and cultural immersion. At an event held on Thursday, April 25, Brown in Paris program alumni (from left) Ivy Scott, Alex Tomkinson, Tierra Peguero, Nikhil Kumar and Anna Timone discussed how their time in France helped shape their identities, futures and careers. Pho  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Consumer Bankers Association issued the following news release: This Financial Literacy Month, the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) is proud to showcase the many ways America's leading retail banks promote financial literacy through volunteer programs, after school workshops, online initiatives, and more. These efforts reflect the industry's commitment to promote the financial well-being of all consumers, helping to ensure they are we  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 23 -- The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center issued the following news release: Cincinnati Children's has developed a park in Avondale, which is named in honor of the late community leader and educator William Joel McCray. The 1.5-acre park is across from the Cincinnati Children's Critical Care Building on Erkenbrecher Avenue, west of the intersection with Burnet Avenue. McCray, who died in 2020 at age 97, was a resident of Erkenbrecher Avenue for more than   more

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, April 27 -- College of the Albemarle issued the following news release: Transferring to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) from College of The Albemarle (COA) is now easier than ever thanks to three new memorandums of understanding (MOU) signed by both institutions on Thursday. In a brief ceremony, ECSU Provost Farrah Ward and COA President Jack Bagwell signed two bilateral agreements - one for the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science with a concentration  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 27 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: The House today passed bipartisan legislation to boost science instruction and performance in K-12 schools. HB24-1446, sponsored by Rep. Barbara McLachlan, would make no-cost professional development programs available to science educators, with an emphasis on programming that supports students who are below grade level, students living with disabilities, and students who are English   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The District of Columbia Superintendent of Education issued the following news on April 26, 2024: Today, the Bowser Administration announced that Marie Reed Elementary School (Ward 1) and St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School have been named 2024 US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. The Catholic University of America was named a Postsecondary Sustainability Awardee. The three schools, nominated by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), are a  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 27 -- Dallas College issued the following news release: Dallas College's six in-person 2024 commencement ceremonies will take place Thursday, May 9, through Saturday, May 11, at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. in Garland. The six graduating students chosen as speakers will share their experiences, challenges and triumphs. They will tell their fellow classmates about fortitude, passion and overcoming adversity. This year's speakers (profiled below) are:  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following agency statement on April 26, 2024: * * * Next week, FSA will begin the next phase in years long work to improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. These improvements have been in the making for years and are an exciting and necessary step in transitioning key aspects of the PSLF program, including customer service, to the Department of Education. This will ultimately reduce the time it takes for a b  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 27 -- Emory University's School of Law issued the following news release: Brill Publishers has released a book of essays in honor of John Witte, Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Law, McDonald Distinguished Professor of Religion, and faculty director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. The collection is edited by Rafael Domingo, Gary S. Hauk, and Timothy P. Jackson, former colleagues and enduring friends of Witte. The book is free and open   more

DALLAS, Texas, April 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) is receiving $425,616 to advance their goal of cultivating a society of individuals with a deep understanding of the dynamic interdependencies between human and natural systems. This project will develop the next generation of environmental justice advocates, equip  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 27 -- Fulton County Schools issued the following news on April 26, 2024: The Fulton County Board of Education (FCBOE) met on Thursday, April 25, 2024, for its regularly scheduled Board meeting at the South Learning Center. The full agenda is available online (https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/Public). All items approved are available via BoardDocs (https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/Public). Meetings are streamed live on the district's homepage (https://  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 27 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: Bremen City Schools in Georgia canceled a prayer walk in an elementary school after FFRF fought to protect students' First Amendment rights. A concerned parent reported that the district had planned to allow outside adults to enter Jones Elementary School on April 21 in order to hold a "prayer walk." Per a post from a local social media group for parents: Hey Friends! I wanted to see if any  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: The Tennessee chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements in response to Governor Lee signing a bill to arm teachers into law. "This bill claims to protect our students and teachers, but in reality, it's putting them right in the line of  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 27 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: House Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) announces that Governor Brian Kemp recently signed House Bill 1010 (https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66255) in to law. This legislation sponsored by Pro Tem Jones, increases the number of hours of annual paid parental leave for state employees and teachers and school personnel from three to six weeks. "This significant legislation demonstrates our commitment to   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce issued the following testimony by Kara Frederick, director of tech policy at the Heritage Foundation, involving a hearing on April 17, 2024, entitled "Legislative Solutions to Protect Kids Online and Ensure Americans' Data Privacy Rights": * * * Chairman Bilirakis, Vice Chair Walberg, and Ranking Member Schakowsky, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Kara Frederick and I am the   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 (TNScapv) -- The Institute for Higher Education Policy issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: The Institute for Higher Education Policy and 15 partner organizations sent a letter to the House and Senate LHHS-Ed subcommittees calling for increased funding for the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program in FY 2025. College completion rates have stagnated, with more significant disparities for students from low-income backgrounds, students of color, f  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 27 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is working to ensure young people understand the science behind climate change and the effects it will have by advancing new legislation to include climate change science coursework in high school students' education standards. "Our young people know all too well that climate change is a pressing issue facing their future. It is not a matter of if we create solut  more

NEW YORK, April 27 -- The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: This week marked the conclusion of negotiations between each of the 13 individual West Coast Studio Locals of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Affiliated Property Craftspersons Local 44 reached a tentative agreement with the employers on April 25 while Studio Teache  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 26 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz today announced grants to dozens of school districts to improve traffic safety near schools. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded $1.4 million for communities, school districts, and organizations across Minnesota to support the Safe Routes to School program. The list of 2024 grant recipients is below. "Parents should be able to send their kids off to school knowin  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, April 27 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: The Mississippi Department of Education today announced the 2024 Mississippi Administrator of the Year (MAOY) is Anita Wansley, principal at Northeast Elementary School in the Lauderdale County School District (LCSD), and the 2024 Mississippi Teacher of the Year (MTOY) is Shauna Waters, teacher at West Lauderdale High School in the Lauderdale County School District. Th  more

WEST PLAINS, Missouri, April 27 -- Missouri State University's West Plains Campus issued the following news release: Area educators interested in learning how to hone their teaching skills or prepare for leadership roles among their peers are encouraged to enroll in two new degrees being offered locally by Missouri State University's (MSU) Outreach office on the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus. The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL) and the Specialist in Educa  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 27 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on April 26, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Chris Sununu ceremonially swore in Justice Melissa Beth Countway to the New Hampshire Supreme Court and issued the following statement: "Fair, well-rounded, experienced!" said Governor Chris Sununu. "30 years ago she became a middle school math teacher. Today, I had the honor of swearing in Melissa Countway as New Hampshire's newest Supreme C  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 27 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its final rule updating nutrition standards for school meals. The final rule calls for added sugars to be restricted in school meals and sodium content to be reduced. The rule also encourages more whole grains, fruits and vegetables and local farm fresh and culturally appropriate foods in school meals across the cou  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: One school in each of the 32 National Football League (NFL) team hometowns has won a $1,000 grant for physical activity equipment as a part of the American Heart Association and the NFL's NFL PLAY 60 Fitness Tracking Competition. The competition encouraged classrooms to get moving for at least 60 minutes every day and log their movement minutes through the NFL PLAY 60 app. Physic  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 27 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: Paul Luna, president and CEO of Helios Education Foundation, Pam Kehaly, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Christy Farley, an NAU alumna who recently retired as senior vice president of engagement and public affairs, and Efrain Casillas, coordinator of music programs at Tolleson Elementary School District and 2024 Arizona Teacher of the Year, will be recognized with honorary doctorates f  more

GOODWELL, Oklahoma, April 27 -- Oklahoma Panhandle State University issued the following news: The OPSU College of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing attended the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Judging conference, where 23 students competed in various competitions. NACTA started in 1955 and has held an annual event each spring where teams of college students in agricultural institutions compete in various contests. This year, the judging conference was held on the ca  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Numerous Oklahoma State University personnel actions were approved during the OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting Friday on the campus of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma. New Appointments Nijal Munankarmi, assistant professor, Art, Graphic Design and Art History Mira Kessler, assistant professor, Chemistry Shenbagavalli Mahalingam, teaching assistant professor, Communication Sc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on April 26, 2024: The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today announced that it has awarded more than $900,000 in grant funding to 31 local education agencies (LEA) across the Commonwealth to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias. "Pennsylvania students need access to healthy and nutritious meals to fuel their learning, grow, and thrive--both in and out of the classro  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: UW-Madison alumna Pa Nhue Vue (right) is currently serving in Thailand as a youth development volunteer. Photo courtesy of Peace Corps The Peace Corps has announced UW-Madison as No. 1 on the agency's list for number of volunteers produced during fiscal year 2023. Since the founding of the Peace Corps in 1961, 2,766 Badgers have served as Peace Corps volunteers, ranking UW-Madison as #2 for a  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- President Biden issued the following remarks at the North America's Building Trades Unions National Legislative Conference: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Whoa! Holy mackerel. (Applause.) Whoa! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years!  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education announced today that five Rhode Island school communities have been designated as 2024 Green Ribbon awardees by the U.S. Department of Education, representing the most Green Ribbon awards earned in one year in Rhode Island. The prestigious designation is awarded to schools for  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 27 -- Radford University issued the following news release: Fresh out of high school, Julia Buccola didn't know what to expect from her upcoming college experience at Radford University. Reflecting back on those anxious feelings now four years later, right before she is set to graduate from Radford, the senior physics major from Roanoke, Virginia, knows now her time here was all about the experience. Before she came to Radford, Buccola had already been bitten by the p  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 27 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: Roberts Wesleyan University's Teacher Education Department hosted the Bowman Teacher Education Symposium, providing educators with free professional development. This year's symposium focused on building teachers' knowledge regarding evidence-based literacy instruction for the youngest learners through LETRS for Early Childhood Educators professional learning. The event was held on Thursday and Friday, April   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, commander, Air Force Recruiting Service, joined more than 5,000 attendees at the First Robotics Championship in Houston, Texas, on April 19, hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Alongside teachers, coaches, and students, Amrhein attended the "Employment & Enlistment: Leveraging your FIRST Experience for yo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 27 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson will be the keynote speaker at Roosevelt University's 2024 Commencement ceremony. Held in the Auditorium Theatre, the event will honor all bachelor's, master's and doctoral graduates from the past academic year and congratulate them on their accomplishments. Johnson will discuss the importance of diverse viewpoints in higher education and how his administration's emphasis on educational   more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 27 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Three St. Bonaventure University faculty members were presented with awards of excellence at the university's annual Staff & Faculty Excellence Awards celebration on Thursday, April 25. Dr. Jose Manuel Medrano, assistant professor of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultural Studies, received the Junior Faculty Award; Dr. James Pientka, professor of Physics and department chair,  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters (MI) joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues in leading the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). This bipartisan, bicameral bill would modernize online data privacy rules to ensure children and teenagers are protected online. "These are commonsense steps that we can take to keep kids and teenagers safe on social media and the internet," said Senator Peters.  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 27 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Secretary of State Jena Griswold recognized seven schools today who have achieved the 2023-2024 Eliza Pickrell Routt Award for registering 85% or more of eligible students to vote. This school year's winners to date are Denver East High School, Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning, Central High School (Grand Junction), St. Mary's Academy High School, KIPP Denver Collegia  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 27 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: During April, South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) highlighted programming aimed at empowering individuals with crucial financial knowledge and insights. SCETV has created a hub for financial literacy resources with its One for the Money initiative serving as a central source for programs, educational resources and lifelong learning about economics and financial well  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 27 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) and the College of Charleston are proud to announce a partnership aimed at delivering concise, impactful insights tailored for both students and parents. The one-minute radio segment, Teachable Moments, is designed as a platform to address pressing educational issues dedicated to offering valuable perspectives to listeners. Fro  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Lakewood, WA - Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Lincoln Chaney as the 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner for the district. Chaney's painting, Chameleons, was selected by a panel of jurors and will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. The theme of this year's competition was "Joy" and high school students submitted artwork expressing what joy means to the  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news release: The Tennessee chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements in response to Tennessee lawmakers ending their session following passing dangerous legislation to arm more teachers. For weeks, survivors and advocates for gun violence prevention called on Tenness  more

ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In the season finale of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel are joined by Cal Walker, a retiree of Cornell and longstanding citizen of Ithaca for nearly 50 years. Walker shares his journey from Civil Rights-era Alabama to New York, arriving in Ithaca in 1977 and wasting no time to make a difference in the community. "When I came here, I immediately looked for ways to get involved," Walke  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: Thiel College hosted its third annual Mentor of the Year event on Friday, April 26. The event recognizes the extraordinary contributions of alumni, educators, and professionals in a ceremony held in the Howard Miller Student Center's Sawhill Georgian Room. The event, part of the Thiel College Mentor of the Year Initiative, underscores the significant professional and civic impacts of these individuals, celebr  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following remarks at Gov. Kathy Hochul's housing and budget announcement: * * * Governor Kathy Hochul: Finally, we have a housing deal for New York City and the State of New York. We got it done! And I want to recognize the people who are standing with me, who worked so hard to get this over the finish line. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Come on. We were in a foxhole for a long time. But you know what, the long da  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news on April 26, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country 41 schools, 10 districts, one early learning center, and three postsecondary institutions were named. School systems across the U.S. are implementing environmental education standards, flippi  more

MANOA, Hawaii, April 27 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: The University of Hawaii at Hilo recently recognized recipients of various UH Hilo and UH System awards at its 2024 End of Year Awards Celebration April 24 on campus. The event also recognized retired employees and faculty and staff for various years of service. Award recipients include: * Kerri Inglis, Professor of History, UH System Board of Regents Excellence in Teaching Award * Jennifer Tu  more

FLINT, Michigan, April 27 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Kat Oak Eleven days before Nicole Albin, a senior University of Michigan-Flint elementary education major, was set to graduate from Chesaning Union High School, she was involved in a severe car accident. She sustained a traumatic brain injury, among other life-threatening injuries. Albin had previously been accepted to Wayne State University, had merit scholarships lined up, and planned to pursue a medi  more

LONDON, England, April 27 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: Professor Tim Newburn, Professor of Criminology and Social Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science, has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award 2024 by the British Society of Criminology. Professor Newburn's research has spanned a wide range of areas including policing and security, restorative justice, youth offending, drugs   more

LOGAN, Utah, April 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Madison McGrath Utah State University's College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences hosted an awards reception to wrap up a great academic year and recognize students, faculty and staff for outstanding achievements. "To our amazing students, you are the heart and soul of our college," CAAS Dean Ken White said in his welcome remarks. "Even in this complex and sometimes daunting world, you give us such hope for the fut  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 27 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: By Erin Jay The American Academy in Rome has named Chancellor Professor of Classical Studies Vassiliki Panoussi among this year's recipients of the prestigious and highly selective Rome Prize. The fellowships support advanced independent work and research in the arts and humanities by providing the "gift of time and space to think and work," according to a press release. Panoussi, chair of the Depa  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, April 27 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: On Thursday, April 25, Western Carolina University announced its participation in the third cohort of the Learning by Scientific Design Network. This national network is facilitated by Deans for Impact and prepares new and aspiring teachers with the scientifically informed instructional knowledge and skills to engage all students in ambitious, grade-level learning. "We are excited to join this collab  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 27 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Dr. Martha Sales, WKU's Dean of Students and Interim Vice President of Student Experience, was inducted into the Franklin-Simpson Hall of Fame on Thursday evening (April 25). "I was totally surprised, humbled and honored," said Dr. Sales, a native of Franklin and a 1987 graduate of Franklin-Simpson High School. "For me, this recognition was a reminder that even when you don't realize it -- people are wa  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 25, 2024: * * * President Biden Announces up to $6.1 Billion Preliminary Agreement with Micron under the CHIPS and Science Act - Funding unleashes $125 billion in private investment from Micron to build leading-edge memory semiconductor and create more than 20,000 direct jobs. Today, President Biden will travel to Syracuse, New York, to announce that the Department of Commerce has reached a preliminary   more

NEW YORK, April 27 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following statement on April 26, 2024: * * * Reacting to an antisemitic curriculum set for use April 29 to May 10 in Irish primary and secondary schools, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder issued the following statement: "The World Jewish Congress condemns the unabashedly antisemitic curriculum titled 'Talk about Palestine,' developed by Teachers for Palestine, which comprises members of the Irish National Teachers Orga  more