Sunday - May 19, 2024
Awards Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Friday May 03, 2024 ( 197 items )  
2024 Big 12 Tennis Postseason Awards Announced
IRVING, Texas, May 3 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: The Conference announced the All-Big 12 teams, position champions and individual yearly awards for the 2024 Big 12 tennis season. Texas swept the men's awards highlighted by Eliot Spizzirri winning his second consecutive Big 12 Player of the Year accolade. Gilles-Arnaud Bailly took home Big 12 Freshman of the Year to give the Longhorns the award for the third time in the last four seasons.   more
2024 Research and Innovation Awards Highlights Excellence Across Queen Mary University of London
LONDON, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary's second annual Research and Innovation Awards highlights excellence across the University, from star early career researchers to impacts in policy, industry and climate action * * * "The Awards demonstrate the incredible breadth of Queen Mary's research excellence and the many profound ways our innovation is changing our world for the better", said Professor Andrew Livingston, Vice  more
3 From MIT Named 2024-25 Goldwater Scholars
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Undergraduates Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki, whose research explores math and physics, are honored for their academic excellence. * * * By Leah Campbell, School of Science MIT students Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki have been selected to receive Barry Goldwater Scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. They are among just 438 recipients from  more
6 defensores de ataques o derrames cerebrales seleccionados a nivel nacional para recibir los premios Stroke Hero Awards 2024
DALLAS, Texas, May 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Cada ano, aproximadamente 800,000 personas en los Estados Unidos sufren un derrame cerebral.[1] La American Stroke Association, una division de la American Heart Association (la Asociacion Americana del Corazon), reconoce a seis heroes locales de derrames cerebrales de todo el pais por su resiliencia y dedicacion en la lucha contra esta enfermedad. Los premios anuales Stroke Hero A  more
ACLS Announces 2024 ACLS Open Access Book Prize and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Award Winners
NEW YORK, May 3 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards (https://www.acls.org/2024-acls-open-access-book-prizes/). Supported by Arcadia, these prizes recognize and reward the authors and publishers of exceptional, innovative, and open access humanities books published from 201  more
AGMA Announces Next-Generation Award Recipient at 2024 Strategic Networking & Leadership Forum
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 3 -- The American Gear Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) honored gear industry professional, Michael Weas, at its 2024 Strategic Networking & Leadership Forum in Milwaukee, WI, on Thursday, May 2. The Next-Generation Award honors upcoming gear industry leaders for their innovative work, significant contributions to and betterment of the gear industry. Weas, Applications Engineer, Helios Gear  more
AMA Announces International Collegiate Conference 2024 Award Winners
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- The American Marketing Association issued the following news release: The American Marketing Association (AMA) is excited to announce the competition and scholarship winners from this year's 2024 International Collegiate Conference held in New Orleans. The conference is an opportunity for the next generation of marketers to make professional connections in the marketing field, learn and grow skills, and compete in several marketing competitions. "Congratulations to  more
America Makes/National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining Announce Winners of Project Call Totaling $2.9M
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May 3 -- The National Center For Defense Manufacturing and Machining issued the following news release: America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), are proud to announce the winners of the $2.9M Methods for Demonstrating Operational Qualification Project Call funded by the Department of the Air Force (DAF) ManTech Office. Additive Manufacturing (AM) has great potential to adv  more
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HONORS U.S. CAPITOL POLICE K-9 UNIT WITH AKC CANINE OFFICER PROGRAM AWARD
NEW YORK, May 3 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The American Kennel Club (AKC), a not-for-profit organization, the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to honor the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) K-9 Unit with the AKC Canine Officer Program Award. The AKC Canine Officer program was designed to recognize the extraordinary work that dogs in a public service role for government agencies perform on daily basis to keep our nation  more
Android Co-Founder, a UMass Lowell Alum, To Receive Honorary Degree at 2024 Commencement
LOWELL, Massachusetts, May 3 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: Android co-founder Rich Miner, a three-time UMass Lowell graduate whose generosity launched the university's school of computer science in his name, will receive an honorary degree from the institution during a weekend of Commencement exercises at the university's Tsongas Center beginning Friday, May 10, and closing Saturday, May 11. Keynote speakers at each of three ceremonies - th  more
Appointment of Patrick J. McFall as VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer
NASSAU, The Bahamas, May 3 -- The government of The Bahamas posted the following news release on May 1, 2024: University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mr. Patrick J. McFall as Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective Wednesday 1st May, 2024. Mr. McFall has extensive experience in banking, management, accounting & finance, and entrepreneurship that spans more than three decades. In his capacity as VP, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. McFal  more
Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District Recognized for Student Outreach
WINCHESTER, Virginia, May 3 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Middle East District issued the following news story: By Joe Macri, Transatlantic Middle East District The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) was recently named to the Virginia School Boards Association Honor Roll in recognition of its high school internship program. The program assigns students with an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects to district mentors in   more
Army Paralympic Athlete Remains Grounded Amid Continued Excellence
FORT CARSON, Colorado, May 2 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: By Joe Lacdan As the American flag rose inside the sprawling, trapezoid-shaped, Tokyo Aquatics Centre, Army Paralympic swimmer Elizabeth Marks looked up as tears rolled onto her white mask. The U.S. national anthem blared on loudspeakers, as emotion overwhelmed her during the medal ceremony. Marks, the Army World Class Athlete Program's most decorated athlete, eclipsed the all-time world mark in the women's  more
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth Named to 2023 Wash100 List for Transforming Army of the Future
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, May 2 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Belvoir issued the following news: Executive Mosaic is pleased to induct U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth into its Wash100 Award class of 2023 in recognition of her outstanding leadership strategy, modernization efforts and innovation initiatives as she lays the foundation for the Army of the future. Each year, Executive Mosaic considers thousands of executives and ultimately selects 100 of the most effective and influential leaders ac  more
Army to suspend temporary promotions for NCOs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Beginning in June, the Army is suspending a requirement for Soldiers to complete a previously required level of professional military education, or PME, to qualify for promotion to noncommissioned officer, or NCO, ranks up through master sergeant. With this announcement, the Army will no longer use temporary promotions for NCO promotions and all previo  more
Aspira Honors Con Edison Project Specialist and Queens Resident Krystle Moya
NEW YORK, May 3 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release: Quality is the focus of Krystle Moya's work at Con Edison and an essential feature of her character, her cultural passions, and her motivation to help others. That attribute is how she has earned the 2024 ASPIRA Circle of Achievers Award. For most of her 11 years at Con Edison, Moya has challenged herself and coworkers "to find problems before they find us." Officially  more
Augusta's Stevens Claims Player and Newcomer of the Year Honors, Headlines Strong Jaguars' Showing on Southland All-Conference
FRISCO, Texas, May 3 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news: Augusta's Cole Stevens followed his successes at the SLC Men's Golf Championship with a historic showing on the league's all-conference ballot. The graduate student earned Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year accolades along with a spot on the Southland All-Conference First Team. Stevens totaled a scoring average of 71.6 with two top 10 finishes this season, including his low medalist achievement at the confere  more
Barna Saha Celebrated as Harry E. Gruber Endowed Chair at UC San Diego
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Katie E. Ismael Barna Saha, a computer scientist at University of California San Diego who spearheads a new $10 million multi-university research institute to tackle problems in theoretical foundations of data science, was honored this week as the Harry E. Gruber Professor of Computer Science and Information Technologies Endowed Chair. Saha, who joined the Computer Scienc  more
Bechtel Receives Small Business Administration's 2024 Dwight D. Eisenhower Award
RESTON, Virginia, May 2 -- Bechtel issued the following news release: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recognized Bechtel for its support of small businesses by awarding the company this year's Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence in Construction. The award recognizes prime contractors who have demonstrated excellence in their utilization of small businesses as suppliers and contractors. SBA presented the award at an event in Washington, D.C., as part of National Small Bus  more
BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund Announces First Awards to Project Development Programmes
LONDON, England, May 3 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release: The new BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund has announced pound sterling911,525 in total funding for its first round of awards which will support eight project development labs across the UK working with emerging filmmakers on their genre-focused projects across feature film, live action, animation, documentary and immersive. They are: * 104 Projects, No Funny Business * Crossover Labs, Immersive   more
Black Voters Matter Receives 2024 Progressive Champion Award From the American Constitution Society
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The American Constitution Society issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Black Voters Matter, a nonprofit fighting to protect voting rights and stop the disenfranchising of Black voters and voices, has been selected the recipient of the 2024 Progressive Champion Award by the American Constitution Society (ACS). Black Voters Matter (https://justiceaid.org/blackvotersmatter/), an Atlanta-based nonprofit founded by LaTosha Brown and Cliff Albright in 2016, is focus  more
Blunt Rochester, Carper, Coons, Carney Announce Over $28 Million to Replace and Identify Lead Pipes in Delaware
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Governor John Carney (all D-Del.) today announced an award of $28,650,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify and replace lead pipes in Delaware. This funding is provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Carper, Coons and Blunt Rochester helped author and pass into law  more
BofA Survey: Majority of Small and Mid-Sized Business Owners Anticipate Revenue Growth This Year
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * 87% of Mid-Sized Business Owners and 65% of Small Business Owners Expect Revenue Increases Over Next 12 Months * * * A majority of small and mid-sized business owners expect their revenues to increase this year, and their worries over a recession have declined substantially, according to the 2024 Bank of America Business Owner Report, conducted in partnership with B  more
Boston Mayor Wu and Office of Veterans' Services Announce Mini-Grant Program
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 3 -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued the following news on May 2, 2024: Today Mayor Michelle Wu and the City's Office of Veterans' Services announced the launch of the new Bridge the Gap Mini-Grant Program, designed to support veterans, service members, and their families. The mini-grants will be awarded to organizations that support the veteran community of Boston and "bridge the gap" that may exist for veterans after accessing other benefits. Funds will be used to s  more
Brock Undergrad Students Reflect on Real-World Research Opportunities
ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, May 3 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: By Cathy Majtenyi Getting to conduct field research in Portugal has been a highlight of Paige Au's time at Brock. The third-year Biological Sciences student spent three months in Portugal studying the Iberian lynx, a mid-sized wild cat native to Portugal and Spain that is classified as being an endangered species. Raahavi Ramathesun, a Biochemistry graduand, dove into undergraduate research through her wor  more
Brown to confer honorary degrees on nine distinguished leaders at Commencement 2024
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 2 -- Brown University issued the following news: The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, artists, writers and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 26. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- During its Commencement and Reunion Weekend from May 24 to 26, Brown University will confer honorary doctorates on nine candidates who have achieved great distinction in a variety of fields. The candidates are: H  more
Canon Adds Six Visionary Filmmakers to Explorers of Light Program to Inspire the Next Generation of Video Professionals
MELVILLE, New York, May 3 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced six filmmakers will join its celebrated Explorers of Light program, welcoming a new class of storytellers focused on the craft of cinematography. For nearly three decades, the Explorers of Light program has brought together a roster of distinguished photographers to inspire, teach, and collaborate with visual artists and content creators   more
Cedarville University Alumni Jason Alexander Receives the Larry Burkett Award
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 3 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: In the world of finance, Larry Burkett was an inspirational leader who provided sage investment advice to individuals through his books and radio program. For Jason Alexander, Larry Burkett was a legend. When Kingdom Advisors awarded the prestigious Larry Burkett Award to Alexander at its annual conference in Orlando, Florida, he was truly honored and humbled. "Larry Burkett's books and radio program were a staple in o  more
Celestina Barbosa-Leiker Named Dean of CSUF's College of Health and Human Development
FULLERTON, California, May 3 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: Following a national search, Celestina Barbosa-Leiker was appointed dean of Cal State Fullerton's College of Health and Human Development, effective July 1. Barbosa-Leiker currently serves as executive vice chancellor and a professor in the College of Nursing at Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane. Her research focuses on substance use in underserved populations. Mo  more
Central Michigan University Communications Wins Platinum, Gold, Silver
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 3 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Eric Baerren Using humor to break through the noise of traditional higher education marketing campaigns continues to net Central Michigan University's University "We Do" brand campaign awards, this time in national competitions. CMU's brand campaign won two platinum 2024 Hermes Creative Awards and two Silver Stevie Awards from The American Business Awards. One of the Stevie judges cited the campaign's  more
Cherokee Nation Celebrates Educators Embodying Traditional Values
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, May 3 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on May 2, 2024: The Cherokee Nation honored 13 exceptional educators recently during the annual Teacher of the Year awards banquet held at the Chota Conference Center in Tahlequah. The honorees were recognized for exemplifying traditional Cherokee attributes and values integral to leadership and achieving shared goals. "Our educators are nation-builders, shaping the minds  more
Circana: Groundbreaking Study Reveals Heightened Consumer Demand for Gender Equality in Advertising Resulting in Up to 10x Increase in Sales
NEW YORK, May 3 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: Accurate gender representation in advertising is driving measurable business outcomes for brands--such as heightened consumer trust, loyalty and, most importantly, improved sales performance--according to SeeHer and Circana's latest Gender Equality Measure (GEM(R)) Lift research (https://www.circana.com/intelligence/reports/2024/unlocking-purchase-po  more
Cleveland Museum of Art Receives Six Gifts Totaling $15 Million to Support Key Positions
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 3 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release: The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) announces six gifts totaling $15 million to support three curatorial and two key administrative positions and initiatives. This wave of support is led by $5 million from board chair Ellen Stirn Mavec, through a leadership gift from The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation. Significant gifts have also been received from CMA trustee Edward Hemmelgarn and his wife, Janice Hammo  more
College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology honors faculty, staff and students at banquet
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 2 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology recognized faculty, staff and students for outstanding teaching, research, performance and service during the 2024 Faculty, Staff and Student Awards Banquet, held on Tuesday, April 30. Faculty/Staff Award Recipients Excellent Teacher Award -- recognizes significant achievements in teaching, as evidenced by innovative pedagogy, st  more
Columbia: Truman Scholars, NSF Fellowships, National Academy of Sciences Elections, WNBA Draft, and More
NEW YORK, May 3 -- Columbia University issued the following news: Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here!) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent days. In this edition, you'll find awards and milestones from March 21 to May 1, 2024. If you have an accomplishment you'd like to be considered for inclusion, please email newsteam@columbia.edu with your name, title, school, department,   more
Columbus State University: Faculty, Staff Honored During Annual Awards Program
COLUMBUS, Georgia, May 3 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: More than a dozen faculty and staff were honored with individual awards during Columbus State University's 2024 Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony on April 30. The annual awards are organized around the university's six core values of excellence, creativity, engagement, sustainability, inclusion and servant leadership. Honorees included: Dr. Joshua Brooks, Excellence in Online Teaching Award. Brooks is an assoc  more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on American Battlefield Protection Program
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11329) on April 30, 2024, by natural resources policy analyst Mark K. DeSantis. Here are excerpts: * * * American Battlefield Protection Program The American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP; 54 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.308101-308105) is a grant program administered by the National Park Service (NPS) aimed at promoting the preservation of sites where "historic battles were fought on American so  more
Cooper University Health Care Announces Nursing Excellence Award Winners - Trauma Step Down Unit Nurse Named 'Nurse of the Year'
CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 3 -- Cooper University Health Care issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Cooper University Health Care has named Genalyn Vargas, MSN, RN-BC, of Somerdale, New Jersey, as the recipient of the William A. Schwartz, Jr. Nurse of the Year Award. Vargas, who works in Cooper's Trauma Step Down Unit, also received The Ruth Parry/Moorestown Auxiliary Award for Excellence in Geriatric Nursing as part of Cooper's Annual Nursing Excellence Awards presented in conjunction  more
CU Denver Community Collaborative Research Center Empowers Communities
DENVER, Colorado, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: By Laurraine Pollard Within the Denver metropolitan area as well as other Colorado communities, the most vulnerable residents face mounting climate-related challenges such as toxic air quality, droughts, increased fire and flood risk, and extreme weather. The Community Collaborative Research Center (CCRC) at the University of Colorado Denver facilitates participatory research, collaborative planning, and   more
CU Students and Student Organizations Honored During University Awards
LAWTON, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: The achievements of Cameron University students and student organizations were recognized during a recent awards ceremony hosted by the Office of Events and Activities. Two students were honored with Outstanding Student Organization Leader awards. Belinda Foley, vice president of Association of Computing and Technology Students, and Alexandra Moya, co-president of the Programming Activities Council, were recognize  more
Curriculum Associates Wins Gold Stevie Award for Sales, Customer Service
NORTH BILLERICA, Massachusetts, May 2 -- Curriculum Associates issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: * * * For the sixth consecutive year, Curriculum Associates has earned recognition for being a Customer Service Department of the Year in the Public Services and Education category by the Stevie Awards. * * * Curriculum Associates has earned Gold in the Customer Service Department of the Year in the Public Services and Education category for the 18th annual Stevie Awards. Curri  more
Debra Cammer Hines Joins Abt Global as Chief Solutions Officer
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, May 3 -- Abt Global, a consulting and research firm, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Debra Cammer Hines has joined Abt Global as Chief Solutions Officer (CSO) overseeing the development and deployment of company capabilities for client impact in areas such as Research, Digital, Technical Assistance, and Equity. Cammer Hines brings nearly three decades of executive experience to her new role. She held leadership positions at IBM and major consulting firms  more
Del. Gov. Carney Announces Compassionate Champion Award Winners to Kick Off Trauma Awareness Month
WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 3 -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news on May 2, 2024: Governor John Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday announced the 2024 Compassionate Champion Awardees. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational institutions across the State of Delaware that provide trauma-informed services in a manner consistent with the Delaware Developmental Framework for Trauma-Informed Care. "The Comp  more
Discovery Education: Louisiana's Calcasieu Parish School Board Renews Long-Term Partnership With Global Edtech Supporting Student Learning
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 3 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Louisiana's Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB) today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education supporting student learning, development, and achievement. The continuation of this partnership enables teachers across CPSB to build dynamic classroom experiences that nurture student curiosity and p  more
Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky Boost Climate Resiliency With $105,000 in Grants
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 3 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Climate Resiliency Grants from the Duke Energy Foundation. A total of $105,000 has been awarded to various organizations in southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky - the culmination of a competitive award process - to support initiatives ranging from water quality and habitat restoration to species conservation and nature-based outdoor   more
Eastman is Advancing Circularity for a Sustainable Future
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 2 [Category: Chemicals] -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: Advanced recycling technologies create new, high-quality plastics out of used, hard-to-recycle plastic, enabling more types of plastics to be recovered and recycled. Chemical manufacturing company Eastman is investing in facilities to recover and enable reuse of these plastics, as well as innovating new products that are made from the recovered plastics. Eastman's molecular rec  more
Ellsworth AFB Judge Advocate Team Recognized by American Bar Association
ELLSWORTH AFB, South Dakota, May 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Ellsworth Air Force Base (28th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs The Staff Judge Advocate team for Ellsworth Air Force Base was recently named one of five top nominees for the 2023 American Bar Association Legal Assistance for Military Professionals Distinguished Service Award (ABA LAMP DSA), specifically in the group category. This award is given in recognition of e  more
Entertainment Industry Foundation's Stand Up To Cancer: 'Daytime Stands Up' Livestream Event, Featuring the Stars of Daytime Drama, to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
LOS ANGELES, California, May 3 -- The Entertainment Industry Foundation's Stand Up To Cancer issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: On Thursday, May 16, Stand Up To Cancer(R) (SU2C), in collaboration with leading daytime community voices Alan Locher and Michael Fairman, will come together for a first-of-its-kind livestream event, Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer ... We All Have a Story. The three-hour benefit will feature stars from the world of daytime drama telev  more
Ernst to Host Second Annual Entrepreneur Expo in Ames
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: During National Small Business Week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced that she will host her second annual Entrepreneur Expo at Iowa State University on Tuesday, August 6. The event will feature successful small business speakers, information sessions with contracting experts, and networking opportunities with federal, state, and local agency officia  more
European Parliament: The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism - Call for Submission of Entries
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 3 -- The European Parliament issued the following news release: On 3 May, the World Press Freedom Day, the European Parliament officially launched the call for submissions for entries to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism. * Annual Prize to reward outstanding journalism that promotes or defends core EU values * Winner chosen by independent jury composed of press and civil society representatives * Euros20 000 to be awarded in prize money * Award ceremony   more
EVgo Expansion in Los Angeles Recognized With 1st Place Leadership Award by Largest Municipal Utility in the Nation
LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 -- EVgo Services, a charging public network for electric vehicles, issued the following news release n May 1, 2024: EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), one of the nation's largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced that the company was recognized with a first place Leadership Award for Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging - also known as DC fast charging - by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). EVgo was honored as part o  more
FirstEnergy: Mon Power Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Reliability Project Grant
FAIRMONT, West Virginia, May 3 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Mon Power has been selected by the Department of Energy to begin award negotiations for up to $5 million in federal funding for a project that will boost electric reliability for customers in parts of rural West Virginia. The funding is part of the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding would b  more
Five Outstanding Leaders to Receive Honorary Degrees at UPEI Convocation
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, May 3 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: Five outstanding leaders will receive honorary degrees, and four graduates will deliver valedictory addresses over four Convocation ceremonies at the University of Prince Edward Island, May 14 to 17. Over 1,200 graduates comprise the Class of 2024. "UPEI is so proud of our graduates," said Dr. Greg Keefe, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor. "In the last four years, they wo  more
Fla. Gov. DeSantis Signs Legislation to Keep Lab-Grown Meat Out of Florida
HARDEE COUNTY, Florida, May 2 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1084 to prohibit the sale of lab-grown meat in the state of Florida. Florida is taking action to stop the World Economic Forum's goal of forcing the world to eat lab-grown meat and insects, "an overlooked source of protein." While the World Economic Forum is telling the world to forgo meat consumption, Florida is increasing meat production, and   more
FNBO Teams Up With FICO to Expand Its Credit Transparency Program, Leading to More Financially Empowered Consumers
BOZEMAN, Montana, May 3 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news on May 2, 2024: * * * Highlights Through its participation in the enhanced FICO(R) Score consumer education program, FNBO helps empower customers with the information they need to be more in control of their everyday finances Since the launch of FNBO Credit Watch in June 2023, over 17% of FNBO's online consumer credit card customers have enrolled FNBO has won a 2024 FICO(R) Decisions Award for Financia  more
FOLEY HOAG RECEIVES CENTER FOR JUSTICE & ACCOUNTABILITY'S 2024 PARTNER IN JUSTICE AWARD
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 3 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley Hoag LLP was the recipient of the 2024 Partner in Justice Award from the Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA), given to one law firm each year for excellence in the field of international human rights. The award was presented at CJA's 26th anniversary gala, which celebrates the trailblazers and innovators who are advancing human rights, justice, and accountability. In particular, CJA recognized Fol  more
Four Texas A&M Former Students Honored by the College of Engineering
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By David Holt The Texas A&M University College of Engineering honored four former students during the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards Banquet, held on April 18. The Outstanding Alumni Honor Awards and the Outstanding Young Alumni Honor Awards are the highest honors given by the college, recognizing both the personal and professional accomplishments of the awardees. The recipient of the Out  more
Funding for Niagara College's Food & Beverage Innovation Centre Will Support Businesses to Develop and Market New Beverages
WELLAND, Ontario, May 3 -- Niagara College issued the following news release: Niagara College is excited to share that the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC) will receive funding of up to $200,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). This support will help FBIC deliver services to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to de-risk innovation in new beverage product development, which includes prototyping, food safety guidance,   more
FWC Secures Conservation Benefit With the Partial Release of Easements at Split Oak Forest WEA
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 3 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: At this week's Commission Meeting in Daytona Beach, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Commissioners voted 6-1 in favor of an agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) and Osceola County to release 60 acres of Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area's conservation easements in exchange for 1,550 acres of ab  more
Georgia Southern University's Business Innovation Group Wins International Recognition From InBIA
STATESBORO, Georgia, May 3 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Georgia Southern University's Business Innovation Group (BIG) returned home from San Antonio, Texas, with high honors from the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) during its annual awards ceremony, which recognizes excellence in entrepreneur support. In an awards ceremony held during the 38th annual International Conference on Business Incubation, BIG received four awards including t  more
GULFSTREAM PROMOTES ANTHONY NEWLIN TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
SAVANNAH, Georgia, May 2 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has appointed Anthony Newlin to the position of senior vice president and chief information officer, effective May 31, 2024. He will succeed Sheryl Bunton, who will retire after nearly a decade with the company. With more than 25 years of experience, Newlin joined Gulfstream in 2016 and has focused on developing strategies to increase  more
HACU and UTSA present OIT Laptop Award
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 2 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and the University of Texas at San Antonio awarded Eric Lopez with the Office of Information Technology Laptop Award. The awardee is selected from graduates of UTSA's Tomas Rivera Center for Academic Success Access College & Excel Scholar Program who have obtained a GPA of at least 2.50 and exempl  more
Hands-on Electrical Engineering Curriculum at UC San Diego Earns Innovative Program Award
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Katherine Connor The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of California San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering was recognized for its pioneering hands-on lab curriculum by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association (ECEDHA). ECEDHA is the leading association for electrical and computer engineering educators in North America. UC  more
Heartbeat HERoes win Rice's 2024 Engineering Design Showcase
HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Team Heartbeat HERoes claimed victory at Rice University's Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen's (OEDK) annual Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase last month. The team secured the 2024 Woods-Leazar Innovation Award along with a $5,000 cash prize for its project in medical engineering. Team Heartbeat HERoes claimed victory at Rice University's Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase. Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice Universi  more
Hilton Grand Vacations Wins Silver Stevie Award for "Communications Team of the Year"
ORLANDO, Florida, May 3 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release: Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, has been recognized with a Stevie(R) Award in the 22nd Annual American Business Awards (R). Due to its substantial role in informing and influencing stakeholders throughout the company, HGV's corporate communications team has received a Silver Stevie(R) Award for the "Communications  more
History Colorado: Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience Premieres At The Hollywood Bowl
BURBANK, California, May 2 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Disney Concerts, Marvel Studios and the Los Angeles Philharmonic are thrilled to announce the premiere of Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience at the iconic Hollywood Bowl on Friday, August 30, and Saturday, August 31. Conducted by the LA Phil's Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, the Infinity Saga Concert Experience features the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing the special  more
Houlahan Named Fiscal Hero of 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Last night, Representative Chrissy Houlahan, Chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Task Force on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, was honored as a Fiscal Hero for the 118th Congress by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The Committee is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on educating the public about policies that will impact our country's fiscal f  more
House Appropriations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Librarian of Congress Hayden
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch issued the following testimony by the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden involving a hearing on April 16, 2024, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the Library of Congress and the Architect of the Capitol": * * * Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Espaillat, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony in support of the Library's fiscal 2025 budget request. The mission   more
House Armed Services Subcommittee Issues Joint Testimony From U.S. Navy, USMC
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces released the following joint testimony from a hearing on April 16, 2024, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request of the Department of Defense for Fixed-Wing Tactical and Training Aircraft Programs." The witnesses are Nickolas H. Guertin, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development, and acquisition, Lt. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, deputy commandant for aviation at the U.S. Marine Corps, and Re  more
House Armed Services Subcommittee Issues Joint Testimony From USAF
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces released the following joint testimony by Andrew P. Hunter, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, and Lt. Gen. Richard G. Moore Jr., deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, from a hearing on April 16, 2024, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request of the Department of Defense for Fixed-Wing Tactical and Training Aircraft Programs": * * * Chairman Wittman,   more
House Armed Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Assistant Secretary of Army for Energy, Installations & Environment Jacobson
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness issued the following testimony by Rachel Jacobson, assistant secretary of the Army for energy, installations and environment, involving a hearing on April 14, 2024, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for Department of Defense Energy, Installations, and Environment Programs": * * * Chair Waltz, Ranking Member Garamendi, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to present the Army'  more
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From VA Secretary McDonough
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough from an oversight hearing on April 11, 2024, entitled "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Request for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026": * * * Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today in support of the President's FY 2025 Budget and FY 2026 Advance Appropriations (AA) R  more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Congressional Research Service Legislative Attorney Shedd (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following testimony by Daniel Shedd, a legislative attorney in the American Law Division of the Congressional Research Service, from a hearing on April 10, 2024, on the Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2024: * * * Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member Pappas, and Members of the Committee: My name is Daniel Shedd, and I am a legislative attorney in the American Law Division of  more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From VA Board Chairman Areizaga-Soto (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following testimony by Jaime Areizaga-Soto, chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, from a hearing on April 10, 2024, on 11 bills. The legislation includes "The Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2023" (H.R. 2911); "The Love Lives On Act of 2023" (H.R. 3651); "The Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act" (H.R. 710  more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From VA Chief Acquisition Officer Parrish
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following testimony by Michael D. Parrish, chief acquisition officer and principal executive director at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, from an oversight hearing on April 9, 2024, entitled "VA Supply Chain Modernization: Ready for Prime Time?": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Rosendale, Ranking Member Cherfilus-McCormick, and Members of the Subcommittee. I am pleased to appear before  more
Idaho DEQ Awards Over $5 Million to Three Drinking Water Systems Across Idaho
BOISE, Idaho, May 3 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news on May 2, 2024: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $5,214,744 in construction grants to three drinking water systems. These construction projects are made possible through Governor Little's Leading Idaho initiative. "Water is our most valuable resource, and we absolutely must keep up the infrastructure to ensure water is clean and plentiful for this gener  more
IIDA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 27TH ANNUAL IIDA/HD EXPO PRODUCT DESIGN AWARDS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 -- The International Interior Design Association issued the following news release: IIDA is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards. This esteemed competition recognizes products that excel in seven different criteria, including aesthetics, cost and value, design innovation, environmental responsibility, need, technical advancements, and usage. This year's entries were evaluated by a panel of distinguished design industry experts. "  more
ILTA Celebrates Outstanding Achievements With 2024 Distinguished Peer Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 -- The International Legal Technology Association issued the following news release: The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) proudly announces the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Peer Awards. On Tuesday, 30 April, ILTA honored the nominees of the 2024 Distinguished Peer Awards in Charlotte, NC at the Sheraton / Le Meridian in a formal dinner and live simulcast. "The DPA awards ceremony was a great way to end April Volunteer month," expressed Joy H  more
IN HOUSE FLOOR SPECCH, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HONORS LATE JOURNALIST AND VETERAN, TERRY ANDERSON OF ORANGE COUNTY, FOR LIFE OF HEROISM
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: In House Floor Speech, Congressman Pat Ryan Honors the Late Journalist and Veteran, Terry Anderson of Orange County, for Life of Heroism While working as a journalist in Lebanon in the 1980's, Anderson was held hostage by Hezbollah terrorists for nearly 7 years Anderson went on to champion numerous humanitarian causes, including Orange County's Rumshock Veterans Foundation, before passing away at his home in G  more
Indiana Chamber of Commerce: IU Health's Adrienne Sims Named HR Professional of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 3 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: An engaging and inclusive leader with a track record of furthering her company's mission, Dr. Adrienne Sims of Indiana University Health has been named the winner of the 2024 Ogletree Deakins Human Resources Professional of the Year Award. Sims is IU Health's senior vice president and chief human resources officer. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce honored Sims today at an awards lun  more
Institute of the Motor Industry: Hayley Pells Recognised in the Autocar Great Women 2024 Top 100
HERTFORD, England, May 2 -- The Institute of the Motor Industry issued the following news: Recognising her role in leading the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to drive change and tackle industry challenges, Hayley Pells has been named in the Autocar Great Women 2024 Top 100 in the Government Affairs category. Hayley joined the IMI in 2022 following more than 16 years hands-on experience in the automotive workplace as a portfolio technician and running an independent garage. Since joining   more
Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines: Individuals, Companies With Sustainability-Driven Impact, Purpose Shine at the 2024 Gawad Yamang Isip Awards
TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, May 3 -- The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines issued the following news release: Several Filipinos and homegrown brands who harness their intellectual property (IP) assets to create impact bagged this week the much-coveted Gawad Yamang Isip (GYI) Awards and other special awards from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Meanwhile, over 40 individual and institutional partners  more
International Press Institute: 11 Trailblazing Organizations Shortlisted for 2024 Free Media Pioneer Award
VIENNA, Austria, May 3 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: Ahead of this year's World Press Freedom Day, IPI and IMS are proud to announce the 11 organizations shortlisted for the 2024 IPI-IMS Free Media Pioneer award. These outstanding organizations from around the globe are meeting the moment by defending press freedom, filling crucial gaps in quality, investigative reporting, or driving media innovation. Amid growing threats to independent journalism, these orga  more
Jasper Urologist Testifies at Senate HELP Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Dr. Brian Stone is the founder of Jasper Urology Associates Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate HELP Subcommittee on Children and Families, today introduced Dr. Brian Stone of Jasper to testify before the committee. Dr. Stone is the President and Chief of the medical staff of Walker Baptist Regional Medical Center of Brookwood Baptist Health Systems in Jasper, Alabama. He al  more
Johnson Named Fiscal Hero
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) received the Fiscal Hero Award from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. "It's necessary to take our nation's fiscal health seriously," said Johnson. "One of my core values is good stewardship, and our government must spend taxpayer dollars responsibly. I'm honored to receive the Fiscal Hero Award and I won't stop fighting to cut spending in Washington."  more
Judge Samantha P. Jessner Receives ABA TIPS Liberty Achievement Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Judge Samantha P. Jessner, Los Angeles Superior Court presiding judge, was awarded the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section's Liberty Achievement Award on May 1 at the section conference in Hollywood, California. The award celebrates lawyers and judges who have spent their career actively promoting diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. Jessner  more
KBR Secures Support Contract for U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it has been awarded an estimated $34 million recompete cost-plus-fixed-fee single award IDIQ contract by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for facility operations, maintenance and security in Washington, D.C. over a five-year period. Under the terms of the new contract, KBR's scope and services will expand to incorporate staffin  more
Kingston University Scoops Two Accolades at National Student Nursing Times Awards
LONDON, England, May 3 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: Kingston University has picked up two accolades at this year's Student Nursing Times Awards, collecting both the Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of the Year and Nursing Associate Learner of the Year. Student Elisha Parkinson, currently in her second year of the nursing associate apprenticeship degree programme, scooped the award for Nursing Associate Learner of the Year. The 29-year-old from Sutton sa  more
Lakeshore Technical College VP Elected to District Mutual Insurance Board
CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, May 3 -- Lakeshore Technical College issued the following news release: Lakeshore Technical College Vice President of Administration Brenda Riesterer has been elected to the District Mutual Insurance board of directors. She will serve a one-year term beginning July 1. District Mutual Insurance serves the 16 colleges comprising the Wisconsin Technical College System. The organization provides risk and loss control services, claims management, and comprehensive insurance co  more
Lancaster University: Outstanding Academics' Fellowships Will SHAPE Public Understanding and Engagement
LANCASTER, England, May 3 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: Three Lancaster University researchers are among 44 'outstanding mid-career academics' to receive prestigious Fellowships from the British Academy. The British Academy has awarded pound sterling5.8 million in Mid-Career Fellowships to academics whose research will promote public engagement with. and understanding of, the Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy (SHAPE) disciplines. At Lanca  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Lab Scientist Wins Springer Thesis Award for Work in Neutrino Research
LIVERMORE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) postdoc Sam Hedges has won a 2024 Springer Thesis Award for his work in searching for the elusive neutrino. "I'm honored that my thesis was nominated for this award, and was excited when I found out it had won," Hedges said. His thesis, "Low Energy Neutrino-Nucleus Interactions at the Spallation Neutron Source,  more
LCRA, City of Brady Award $25,000 Grant for Cardiac Equipment for McCulloch County Hospital District Ambulance
BRADY, Texas, May 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Brady will upgrade emergency care for cardiac patients in the area by providing a new defibrillator and heart monitor for a McCulloch County Hospital District ambulance. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $8,726 in matching funds from the hospital district, will enable the district to replace a broken u  more
Lendlease: Plumpton Marketplace Unveils Completed Centre Upgrades and Retailer Changes as It Celebrates 30 Years
LONDON, England, May 3 -- Lendlease, a property and infrastructure company, issued the following news release: Plumpton Marketplace has completed centre upgrade works and introduced new changes to the retail mix as it celebrates its 30th birthday. The works are part of the centre's ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience within the local community. As part of the upgrades, the external casual dining precinct and internal food court have undergone a complete transform  more
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist II Honors Four Historic Preservation Projects Across Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Today, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II awarded four Michigan preservation projects for the Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation during a ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Communities represented by the projects include the Hiawatha National Forest region, Inkster, the Keweenaw Peninsula, and Ludington. "It's an honor to recognize this g  more
Lycoming College: Accolades Awarded to Students and Staff for Leadership and Service to Community
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: Lycoming College students and staff were recognized at the College's annual Honors Convocation, Sunday, April 21, at Williamsport's Community Arts Center, for leadership through serving the Lycoming and Williamsport communities. Honorees were acknowledged for their selfless and tireless dedication to serving others and for their leadership to advance student life. Those honored include: Bishop D. Frederick Wertz -  more
Maine House Democrats: Milliken Earns 2024 Visionary Voice Award
AUGUSTA, Maine, May 3 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill, earned the National Sexual Violence Resource Center's (NSVRC) 2024 Visionary Voice Award. The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault presented Milliken with the award at a ceremony on April 30 at the University of Maine at Augusta. The Visionary Voice Awards are presented annually by the NSVRC, the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent   more
Marquette University Professor Receives $3.6 Million NIH R01 Grant to Better Map Brain-Spinal Neurons for Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 3 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Dr. Murray Blackmore, professor of biomedical sciences in Marquette University's College of Health Sciences, has received an R01 grant of $3.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to advance new viral tools to selectively manipulate subtypes of brain-spinal neurons for the study of spinal cord injury. A major challenge to maximizing functional recovery following spinal cord injury is the multiplici  more
Mass General: Brain Imaging Study Reveals Connections Critical to Human Consciousness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 (TNSres) -- Massachusetts General Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways * Human consciousness requires arousal (i.e., wakefulness) and awareness * Brain imaging studies over the last decade have produced connectivity maps of the cortical networks that sustain awareness, but maps of the subcortical networks that sustain wakefulness are lacking, due to the small size and anatomic complexity of subcortical structures such as the brainstem   more
Maxwell's Emily Thorson Receives Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research
SYRACUSE, New York, May 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Emily Thorson, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received the 2024 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research, the highest honor the Maxwell School offers to untenured faculty. The award will be presented at the Maxwell School's Graduate Convocation on Friday, May 10, with Thorson as the featured speaker. The Moynihan Award is given each y  more
Merit Release: Flagler's Society for Advancement of Management Chapter Secures Second Place in International Case Competition
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, May 3 -- Flagler College issued the following news: By Mayakoda Bradford and Anna Boone Members of Flagler's newly re-activated Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) chapter were recently awarded second place in a collegiate case analysis competition at SAM's 2024 International Business Conference. "I am extremely proud of our club for all the hard work and sacrifices each member made to study, prepare, and compete in the case competition," Senior Gabe Gervai, ou  more
Metropolitan Opera: Kevin Puts's Hit Opera The Hours Returns With Its Original Cast of Renee Fleming, Kelli O'Hara, and Joyce DiDonato, Opening May 5
NEW YORK, May 3 -- Metropolitan Opera issued the following news release: Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts's The Hours, with a libretto by Greg Pierce, returns to the Met stage for eight performances starting Sunday, May 5, following its sold-out world-premiere production last season. The Hours is the first Met commission to be performed in consecutive seasons in almost 100 years. Nominated for a 2024 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Days of Wine and Roses, Kelli O'  more
Miami Dade College Student Named a 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellow
MIAMI, Florida, May 3 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College (MDC) Wolfson Campus student Arquimedes (Archie) Rivero has been named a 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellow, the highest honor for student engagement leadership. Rivero was among 13,000 students who graduated from MDC last month. He will join 142 student civic leaders from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico as part of the 2024 cohort. "I feel honored, not just to be the Newman Civic Fellow for Miam  more
Miami's Chief Procurement Officer Earns Top 10 Award
OXFORD, Ohio, May 3 -- Miami University issued the following news: The final result took Mark Taylor by surprise. Taylor, Miami University's associate vice president and chief procurement officer since 2017, was among the finalists for the Top 100 Supply Chain and Procurement Professional Award. In Taylor's mind, finishing in the top 100 or top 50 was a possibility and would have been welcomed. Through a peer voting process, Taylor earned a Top 10 Supply Chain and Procurement Professional A  more
Mich. Education Dept.: Two Michigan Schools Named U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
LANSING, Michigan, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is congratulating two Michigan schools announced as winners of 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools awards. The schools are Hayes Elementary School in Livonia Public Schools and West Side Christian School in Grand Rapids. The award honors schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions for reducing environmen  more
Millikin Creative Media Students Win Six 2024 American Advertising Awards
DECATUR, Illinois, May 3 -- Millikin University issued the following news: Millikin University School of Art and Creative Media students were recognized for the eighth consecutive year at the region-level American Advertising Awards (ADDY) from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Southern Illinois chapter. Millikin students received six awards, including two Gold ADDYs and four Silver awards. A Gold ADDY recognizes the highest level of creative excellence. Entries also considered outsta  more
Miss. U.S. Attorney: United States Obtains Judgment for Fraudulent Veterans Assistance Claims Against Moss Point Barber School and Owner in the Amount of $916,392
GULFPORT, Mississippi, May 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Todd Gee, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced today that the United States obtained a civil judgment in the amount of $916,392 in connection with fraudulent veterans assistance claims made by barber school and salon owner April Tucker Beard; Beard's salon and barber school, April's Mane Attraction, Inc.   more
MIT: Francis Fan Lee, Former Professor and Interdisciplinary Speech Processing Inventor, Dies
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The former EECS professor and RLE affiliate helped to develop a machine that read text out loud and won an Emmy for work on subtly speeding up film and audio without a noticeable loss of pitch. * * * By Jane Halpern, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Francis Fan Lee '50, SM '51, PhD '66, a former professor of MIT's Department of Electrical Engineerin  more
MIT: Science Communication Competition Brings Research Into the Real World
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * "We need more scientists who can explain their work clearly, explain science to the public, and help us build a science-literate world." * * * By Amanda Cornwall, MIT Career Advising and Professional Development Laurence Willemet remembers countless family dinners where curious faces turned to her with shades of the same question: "What is it, exactly, that you do with  more
Montgomery College Welcomes New Associate Vice President for Advancement and Community Engagement
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, May 3 -- Montgomery College issued the following news release: Montgomery College (MC) has announced that veteran communicator Mary DeLuca will be its next associate senior vice president (ASVP) for marketing and communications in the College's Advancement and Community Engagement Division, effective May 13, 2024. The ASVP is the senior most leader of the marketing and communications department, and a key member of the Advancement and Community Engagement Division's leaders  more
Motorola Solutions Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * Company raises full-year revenue and earnings outlook following strong Q1 results * Sales of $2.4 billion, up 10% versus a year ago * Products and Systems Integration sales up 14% * Software and Services sales up 4%; up 12%1 excluding U.K. Home Office sales * GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.23), inclusive of a ($3.42)2 loss due to settlement accounting for the Silver Lake co  more
MSU's Langstaff Named University's Latest Udall Scholar
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 3 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State is announcing a junior wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture major from Southaven as the university's latest Udall Scholar. Lily Langstaff is the university's fifth recipient of the prestigious national award given annually to approximately 55 students across the country interested in conservation and environmental issues, and Native American learners working toward careers in Tribal polic  more
Nash Community College to Welcome New Student Services Leader
ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina, May 3 -- Nash Community College issued the following news release: Nash Community College is excited to welcome Dr. Levy Brown, a visionary and strategic-thinker, as the new Vice President of Student Services. "Team Nash is very excited to have Dr. Brown back in North Carolina, but more importantly at NCC," said Dr. Lew K. Hunnicutt, president of NCC. "His easy-going nature and leadership style will propel Student Services to new heights." In this role, Dr. Brown   more
National Apartment Association: NAAEI Recognized for Service to DECA
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 3 -- The National Apartment Association issued the following news release: The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) was recognized this week for 15 years of service to DECA, a global organization that "prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges." The award honored NAAEI's efforts on the organization's National Advisory Board, serving as the voice of business  more
National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Paul Bergren
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Endowment for the Arts issued the following statement on May 2, 2024: * * * It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of dog sled and snowshoe designer and builder Paul Bergren. Paul, along with his late wife Darlene who passed away in 2017, were recipients of a 2012 NEA National Heritage Fellowship, the nation's highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. The couple ran a sled-making business in Minot, Nort  more
Nationwide, 6 stroke advocates selected to receive 2024 Stroke Hero Awards
DALLAS, Texas, May 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Each year, approximately 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke.[1] Six local stroke heroes from across the country are being recognized by the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, for their resiliency and dedication in the fight against stroke. The American Stroke Association's annual Stroke Hero Awards honors stroke survivors, health care p  more
Netflix: David Beckham Scores on the Cover of 'Queue' Issue 16
LOS GATOS, California, May 3 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: He's an athlete, an entrepreneur, and an icon -- and he's on the cover of Queue Issue 16. In this new issue, the one and only David Beckham, photographed for Queue by Collier Schorr, reveals how and why he decided to offer audiences a candid look at his life on and off the pitch in BECKHAM, the buzzy four-part docuseries from director Fisher Stevens (Before the Flood, The Lincoln Projec  more
NETL's Award-Winning Tool for Evaluating Energy Infrastructure Available on Energy Data EXchange
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL publicly released an award-winning analytical tool that uses advanced big data computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and advanced analytical models to evaluate energy infrastructure integrity -- a capability that can lead to effective cost savings and improved operational measures for environmental safety. The NETL-developed Advanced  more
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and G-Unity Foundation Announce Collaboration
NEW YORK, May 3 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news on May 2, 2024: The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's G-Unity Foundation announced their collaboration to support aspiring entrepreneurs at the NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards gala on May 1, 2024, in New York City. This partnership aims to empower young people with the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today's competitive world. "The G-U  more
New Analysis Finds Mass. Gov. Healey's ClimateTech Initiative Would Generate $16.4 Billion in Economic Activity
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Governor Maura T. Healey today unveiled a new analysis (https://www.mass.gov/doc/mass-leads-act-impact-report/download) finding that her ClimateTech Initiative proposed as part of the Mass Leads Act would have a profound economic impact on the state's economy. The 10-year, $1.3 billion proposal is expected to generate $16.4 billion in economic activity - representing  more
New Leadership Elected at USRA's Council of Institutions
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release: The Council of Institutions (COI) of Universities Space Research Association, which comprises representatives from each of USRA's 120 member institutions, elected new leadership, bringing together esteemed professionals from diverse academic backgrounds to further advance the organization's mission. Dr. Joan Ramage, hailing from Lehigh University, assumes the role of Chair of the Council of Insti  more
New Study Shows Liver Patients See Benefits After Going Meatless for One Meal
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU School of Medicine, Richmond VA Medical Center researchers discover that replacing meat with plant-based proteins for one meal lowers harmful ammonia levels. * * * By A.J. Hostetler, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health Just one meal without meat can lower levels of harmful ammonia in people with advanced liver disease, researchers from Virginia Commonwealt  more
Nominations Now Open for the 2024 NMMA Hall of Fame Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 NMMA Hall of Fame Award through June 27. NMMA's most prestigious recognition, the annual Hall of Fame Award, honors industry icons -- visionaries whose outstanding contributions have and continue to advance, guide and transform the industry. The Award will be presented during the IBEX Industry Breakfast on October 1st  more
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University: Faculty Member Foreman '13 Receives DOE EnergyTech Up 2024 Award
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 3 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty member Antwon Foreman '13 has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Technology Transition (OTT) EnergyTech Up 2024 Faculty Award. EnergyTech Up is a collegiate competition designed to promote clean energy entrepreneurship among both students and faculty. As part of this competit  more
NSSGA Finishes Successful 2024 Young Leaders Meeting
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 3 -- The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association issued the following news release: The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) convened its 2024 Annual Young Leaders Meeting in San Antonio, TX. The meeting, held April 28 - May 1, attracted 338 participants from across the country. This is the aggregates industry's premier opportunity for professionals under the age of 40 to learn more about the industry, build leadership skills and grow a strong network.   more
NVCA Honors Winners of the 2024 Venture Capital Awards
SAN FRANCISCO, Virginia, May 3 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) announces the exceptional individuals and organizations to be recognized tonight at its 2024 Annual Leadership Gala and Awards Ceremony in San Francisco. This year's honorees hail from innovation hubs across the nation, embodying the spirit of visionary leadership and groundbreaking innovation in venture capital. "As we gat  more
Office of Environmental Management: DOE Awards Small Business Nationwide Deactivation, Decommissioning, and Removal Procurement
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (EM) awarded a small business set-aside contract to provide Nationwide Deactivation, Decommissioning, and Removal (DD&R) services for EM sites, the National Nuclear Security Administration, Office of Naval Reactors, and the Office of Science. The services to be acquired may be performed at var  more
Office of Science & Technology Policy Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Multi-Sector Actions to Eliminate Systemic Barriers in STEMM
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSfact) -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the following fact sheet on May 1, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Multi-Sector Actions to Eliminate Systemic Barriers in STEMM Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is announcing a new set of bold cross-sector actions that will help propel our nation toward a more equitable science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) ecosy  more
OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES THE GENERATION CUP
DALLAS, Texas, May 3 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Omni Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel partner of the PGA TOUR and PGA of America, is proud to announce a year-long celebration of golf, family and competition with the introduction of The Generation Cup, a first-of-its-kind tournament series across its golf portfolio for players of all ages and skill levels. The Generation Cup aims to build camaraderie among families who love to play golf with generational t  more
Parsons Reports Strong First Quarter 2024 Results
PASADENA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: * * * Q1 2024 Financial Highlights * Record revenue of $1.5 billion increases 31% year-over-year * Record first quarter organic revenue growth of 29%, including four consecutive quarters with organic growth above 20% * Net loss of $107 million due to a $214 million pre-tax charge related to a partial repurchase of 2025  more
Patricia Evangelista Wins The New York Public Library's 2024 Helen Bernstein Award for Excellence in Journalism
NEW YORK, May 3 (TNSres) -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The New York Public Library announced today that Patricia Evangelista is the winner of its 2024 Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism for her book Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country. Patricia Evangelista came of age in the aftermath of a street revolution that forged a new future for the Philippines. Three decades later, faced with mounting inequal  more
Pennsylvania Board of Pardons Administrative Officer Pamela Brightbill to Receive PBA Clarity Award
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- The Pennsylvania Bar Association issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Plain English Committee will present its 2024 Clarity Award to Pamela Brightbill, administrative officer for the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, Harrisburg, at an awards luncheon on May 9 during the PBA Annual Meeting in Hershey. The charge of the Plain English Committee is to "reward and encourage efforts to improve access to the law by de  more
Philippines House of Representatives Commends UP College of Law for Winning Prestigious Int'l Moot Court Competition
QUEZON CITY, Philippines, May 2 -- The Philippines House of Representatives issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted a resolution commending and congratulating the University of the Philippines College of Law for winning the prestigious 2024 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition held in Washington, D.C. in the United States last April 6. Lawmakers adopted House Resolution (HR) 1683 introduced by Speaker Ferdinand Mart  more
Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles Win Sustainability Award
LONG BEACH, California, May 3 -- Port of Long Beach issued the following news: The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have received a top honor from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the ports' unprecedented Clean Truck Fund (CTF) initiative. The program helps fund and incentivize the changeover to cleaner trucks serving the San Pedro Bay port complex, and is part of the ports' broader efforts to achieve zero-emissions drayage trucking by 2035. "The communities of  more
President Dr. Bill Greer, First Lady Edwina Greer Receive Fide Et Amore Award
MILLIGAN, Tennessee, May 3 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Milligan University presented its Fide et Amore award to president Dr. Bill Greer and first lady Edwina Greer for their loving and faithful service to the university. Greer will retire this summer as the university's 15th president but will continue to serve Milligan as chancellor. In this role, he will work with Milligan's leadership to maintain important external relationships. The Fide et Amore award, Millig  more
Realtors Charitable Giving and Volunteering Increased Last Year
WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: Charitable giving continues to rise among Realtors(r) and Realtor(r) associations, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors(r). The 2024 Community Aid and Real Estate Report - CARE Report - provides insight into the monetary and volunteer contributions of NAR members, broker-owners and AEs or MLS staff. Monthly volunteering and annual monetary donation  more
Red Hat Simplifies Standard Operating Environments Across the Hybrid Cloud With Latest Version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSres) -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4, the latest version of the world's leading enterprise Linux platform. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 brings a wide range of new and enhanced capabilities to better manage the complexity of hybrid cloud computin  more
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario: Fifth Annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards Ceremony to Celebrate Three Nurses for Exemplary Practice
TORONTO, Canada, May 3 -- The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario issued the following news release: Three Ontario nurses will be recognized during National Nursing Week (May 6 - 12, 2024) for their extraordinary contributions to the nursing profession and Ontario's health system as part of the annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards (NNOA). The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) and the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) will honour the recipients - one nu  more
Rep. Estes Receives Fiscal Hero Award
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Yesterday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) was recognized by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget as a Fiscal Hero of the 118th Congress. "Our national debt is more than $34.5 trillion and we borrow about $100,000 per second - this is a burden that will weigh down the next generation and is already slowing down our economy and contributing to the historic inflation crushing Kansas families," sa  more
Rimini Street Announces Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 3 (TNSres) -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, products and services, the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software, and a Salesforce and AWS partner, today announced results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Select First Quarter 2024 Financi  more
S.D. Education Dept.: 2024 Workforce Education Grant Recipients Announced
PIERRE, South Dakota, May 3 -- The South Dakota Department of Education issued the following news release: Four South Dakota Workforce Education Grants totaling $840,051.39 have been awarded to South Dakota public school districts. The Workforce Education Grant program is designed to make transformative change for career and technical education (CTE) programs offered in middle and high schools throughout the state. "High quality CTE programs give students the knowledge, skills, and experiences  more
Salt Lake Chamber: Alpha Coffee - Small Business for Big Causes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 3 -- The Salt Lake Chamber issued the following news: According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. What's more, Utah has been credited as the most pro-small business state in America, thanks to our state's pro-business initiatives and support systems. Each month, the Salt Lake Chamber will highlight a small business in Utah to emphasize its importance in our economy and encourage local support. For many en  more
Secretary Granholm, Property Brother Jonathan Scott, Investors & Industry Leaders to Address Annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Texas
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: On Wednesday, May 22, through Friday, May 24, the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) will host the 14th annual Energy Innovation Summit at the Gaylord Texan Convention Center outside Dallas, Texas. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm will address the Summit from the Main Stage on the morning of Friday  more
Sedgwick Enters Next Phase of AI Technology Development to Transform the Claims Industry
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 3 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, announced today ahead of the upcoming RISKWORLD 2024, the annual conference of RIMS, several new updates to its artificial intelligence-powered (AI) technology program. Building on a half-century of claims handling excellence and a r  more
Sen. Cramer: EDA Awards $210,000 to Roosevelt Custer Regional Council for Economic Development
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the award of $210,000 to the Roosevelt Custer Regional Council for the establishment of an economic development planning framework, process, and strategy supporting private capital investment and job creation in the region. The council supports communities in Southwest North Dakota which includes the counties of Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Go  more
Sen. Hassan Other Women Senators Rally to Introduce Historic New Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Menopause Research, Expand Training & Awareness Around Menopause
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced historic, comprehensive new bipartisan legislation that would be the most expansive effort so far to boost federal research on menopause and would--for the first time--coor  more
Senate Environment Committee Chairman Carper, Sen. Coons, Rep. Blunt Rochester, Governor Carney Announce Over $28M to Replace, Identify Lead Pipes in Delaware
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester and Governor John Carney (all D-Del.) today announced an award of $28,650,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify and replace lead pipes in Delaware. This funding is provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Carper, Coon  more
Senator Collins Meets with Maine Teacher of the Year from East End Community School in Portland
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Click HERE for a high-resolution photo Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Education Committee, met with Joshua Chard, the 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year. Joshua is an elementary school teacher at East End Community School in Portland. He also leads the drama club at Deering High School in Portland. "Joshua is a wonderful educator who has inspired so many Maine students both inside the classroom   more
Senator Murkowski Introduces Historic New Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Menopause Research, Expand Training and Awareness Around Menopause
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Patty Murray (D-WA), along with Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced comprehensive bipartisan legislation that would be the most expansive effort so far to boost federal research on menopause and would--for the first time--coordinate the federal government's existing programs related to menopa  more
Senators Murray, Murkowski, Baldwin, Collins, Klobuchar, Capito Other Women Senators Rally to Introduce Historic New Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Menopause Research, Expand Training and Awareness Around Menopause
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: ***FULL VIDEO OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE*** Senator Murray: "Women should not have to face menopause alone, nor should we accept a status quo that treats menopause--which half the population will experience--as something to be swept under the rug. Menopause is a key part of women's health that deserves serious attention and investment." Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appro  more
Soles4Souls Receives $150,000 Grant From Bank of America to Expand Entrepreneurship Program to Dominican Republic
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 3 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: Soles4Souls, a nonprofit that creates sustainable jobs and provides economic relief while helping to protect the planet through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world, has received a $150,000 grant from Bank of America to expand its 4Opportunity program to the Dominican Republic. 4Opportunity creates jobs by enabling individuals in low-income countries to start small busi  more
Special Warfare Training Wing Airman wins Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Capt. Marc Esposito, 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron flight commander, was presented with the Lance P. Sijan Award at the Pentagon on April 8, 2024. The Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award recognizes Airmen who demonstrate the highest qualities of leadership in the performance of their duties and conduct of their lives. The award is   more
Special Warfare Training Wing Airman Wins Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award
HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, May 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Capt. Marc Esposito, 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron flight commander, was presented with the Lance P. Sijan Award at the Pentagon, Apr. 8, 2024. The Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award recognizes Airmen who demonstrate the highest qualities of leadership in the performance of their duties and conduct of their lives. The award is one of the U.S. Air Force's most prestig  more
Special Warfare Training Wing Airman Wins Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Capt. Marc Esposito, 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron flight commander, was presented with the Lance P. Sijan Award at the Pentagon, Apr. 8, 2024. The Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award recognizes Airmen who demonstrate the highest qualities of leadership in the performance of their duties and conduct of their lives. The award is one of the U.S. Air Force  more
Statement of NRB President & CEO on National Day of Prayer
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following statement on May 2, 2024: * * * NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller has issued a statement on the National Day of Prayer. The following statement is attributable to Troy A. Miller, NRB President & CEO: "Seeking God's will through prayer is primary to our efforts in every domain of life. Today, Americans will intercede with one voice for the nation's spiritual welfare as we observe the National Day of Prayer. "Please jo  more
Student Entrepreneurs Competed for a Chance at $72,000 in Prizes at Innovate@BU's New Venture Night
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 -- Boston University issued the following news on April 30, 2024: By Melina Nguyen Last Thursday night, almost 400 students, local entrepreneurs, and members of the Boston University community attended Innovator's Night, Innovate@BU's marquee event, at the George Sherman Union Metcalf Ballroom. The 10 finalists in the New Venture Competition delivered live pitches on stage for a chance to win part of the $72,000 in prizes for their budding business. Almost 140 tea  more
SUNY's University at Albany: Alumni Service, Achievements Honored at Awards Gala
ALBANY, New York, May 3 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Stephanie Snyder Twelve members of the University at Albany community, including 11 alumni and a long-time University staff member, were honored at the Alumni Association's annual Excellence Awards Gala, held April 20 at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Albany. This year's recipients are: * * * Lyle Thompson '15 Stoneman Distinguished Alumni Award Lyle Thompson is widely regarde  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Echevarria Wins Sigma Xi Second Place Award for Research
FREDONIA, New York, May 3 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Rachel Echevarria, a senior from Fredonia, NY, majoring in Environmental Sciences and Geology, won second place (and a cash prize) in the undergraduate division at the virtual conference, the 2024 Sigma Xi Student Research Showcase, presented by the scientific research honor society. Her virtual poster, "An Ontogenetic Study of Clam Shrimp Using SEM Imagery," detailed the Fredonia   more
SUNY-Geneseo: Monica Schneider Earns Distinguished Professor Distinction
GENESEO, New York, May 3 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: The SUNY Board of Trustees has bestowed Professor Monica Schneider, a faculty member of the Department of Psychology, with the rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor. Distinguished ranks are the highest honors awarded by SUNY. Schneider joined the Geneseo faculty in 1995 and was promoted to full professor in 2016. During her tenure, her research has appeared in respected journals, and sh  more
SUNY-Stony Brook: Social Welfare Professor Receives National Award From the Department of Justice
STONY BROOK, New York, May 3 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Michelle Ballan, PhD, MSW, Professor and Associate Dean for Research in the School of Social Welfare at Stony Brook University, has received the Building Knowledge Through Research Award from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), a program of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Ballan is among only 8 individuals or organizations honored nationally by the DOJ for their   more
Sutter Davis Named California's Top Small Community Hospital by Fortune
SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: Sutter Davis Hospital was identified as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for 2024, according to an independent quality analysis performed by Premier Inc. for Fortune magazine. Sutter Davis was the only California facility to be named in the "Small Community Hospitals" list and only one of three hospitals in all of California to be named a Top 100 Hospital. The list provided by PINC AI, the technology and ser  more
Tech Students Compete for Over $20K in Scholarships at Shark Tank-Style 'Eagle Works' Competition
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 3 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Students at Tennessee Tech University pitched their business ideas and competed for more than $20,000 in scholarship prizes at the annual Eagle Works Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. The Shark Tank-style event featured ten individual or group student competitors who presented before a panel of five judges. Each student developed a business concept, created a trade show display, del  more
TEDxSavannah to Inspire, Spark Discussion on Georgia Southern's Armstrong Campus May 16
STATESBORO, Georgia, May 3 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: TEDxSavannah is one of the city's most anticipated annual events, offering individuals and organizations in Savannah a platform to meet, share ideas and collaborate. In its 13th year, TEDxSavannah will take place in Georgia Southern University's Fine Arts Auditorium on the Armstrong Campus on May 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. with special rates for Georgia Southern students, faculty and staff. Doors open at noon  more
Tennessee Tech to Host Live Chat With NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore From the International Space Station on May 10
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 3 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University will host a video chat with NASA astronaut, university trustee and two-time alumnus Barry "Butch" Wilmore live from the International Space Station on Friday, May 10th at 2:45 p.m. CT in the Multipurpose Room of the Roaden University Center on Tech's campus. The event is free and open to the community. Wilmore and fellow astronaut Suni Williams are set to launch on Mo  more
Texas A&M Team Receives National Recognition for Collaborative Service in Rio Grande Valley
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: A collaborative effort by Texas A&M University to support border health has received the 2024 Excellence in Interprofessional Education Collaboration National Award. Awarded by the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health and the Interprofessional Education Collaborative, the award is presented to a team of health students and faculty whose interdisc  more
Texas Farm Bureau Increases Investment in Scholarships
WACO, Texas, May 3 -- Texas Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) increased its investment this year in scholarships by $297,000, enabling the state's largest general farm organization to help more graduating high school seniors and enrolled college students. TFB is awarding $532,000 in scholarships this year to students who are pursuing degrees at a university, trade school, in agricultural education and in rural veterinary medicine. "The future of Texas and   more
Texas State Anthropology Doctoral Student Receives P.E.O. Scholar Award
SAN MARCOS, Texas, May 3 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Molly Kaplan, Ph.D. student in applied anthropology at Texas State University, has received a Scholar Award for the 2024-2025 award year given by the international chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. The $25,000 merit-based award recognizes and encourages academic excellence and achievement by women in doctoral-level programs and provides partial support for study and research. Receiving a P.E.O. Scholar Award   more
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences Inducts Nine Columbia Faculty Members
NEW YORK, May 3 -- Columbia University issued the following news: By Eve Glasberg Nine Columbia professors have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining some of the world's most accomplished leaders from academia, business, public affairs, the humanities, and the arts in one of the nation's most prestigious honorary societies. "We honor these artists, scholars, scientists, and leaders in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors for their accomplishments and  more
The Mark and Maureen Davitt Endowed Scholarship Established at RIT
ROCHESTER, New York, May 3 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Rochester Institute of Technology has announced the establishment of the Mark and Maureen Davitt Endowed Scholarship, which will provide financial support to RIT students pursuing studies in STEM disciplines--particularly those who graduated from private elementary schools in the city of Rochester, N.Y. The $1 million scholarship underscores the Davitts' commitment to facilitating access to highe  more
Thiel College Students Meet With Television Journalists for Professional Roundtable
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- Thiel College issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Thiel College hosted television anchors, reporters and photographers from Pittsburgh, Youngstown, and Erie on Tuesday to speak with students about careers in communication and television. Thiel College students met and learned from distinguished television journalists Lindsey Watson and Josh Frketic from WKBN in Youngstown, Ari Moyer from WICU in Erie, recently retired photographer Dave Bernhard   more
Together Outdoors Announces Recipients of Inclusive Micro-Grant Program to Promote Greater Equity in Outdoor Recreation
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Outdoor Recreation Roundtable issued the following news: Together Outdoors, an initiative of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, announced the awardees of its Inclusive Micro-Grant Program grants totaling $70,000. This grant program is aimed at bolstering capacity for small and rural grassroots organizations that are key to creating a more inclusive and welcoming outdoor recreation environment for all. Together Outdoors received nearly 300 applications in this second round of i  more
Trustees of Reservations: Tomashi Jackson to Deliver Rappaport Lecture May 16 at DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
LINCOLN, Massachusetts, May 3 -- Trustees of Reservations issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Massachusetts- and New York-based artist Tomashi Jackson, recipient of the 24th Rappaport Prize, will present her Rappaport Lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, Mass. The event is free and open to the public. Established in 2000 and endowed in perpetuity in 2010, the prize was established by The Phyllis and Jerome Lyle Rappaport Foundatio  more
Two HPU Students Selected as Boren Scholars
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 3 -- High Point University issued the following news release: Two High Point University students, senior Savannah Graver from Orefield, Pennsylvania, and junior Mac Mollins from Clayton, North Carolina, have been awarded David L. Boren Scholarships for 2024-2025. Boren Scholarships provide undergraduates with up to $25,000 to acquire language skills and experience in countries critical to the security and stability of the United States. They are sponsored by the  more
Two N.C. A&T Journalism Students Named Inaugural HBCU Science Journalism Fellows at MIT
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 3 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: Two juniors in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Journalism and Mass Communication Department, Christen Davis and Steven Matthews Jr., have been selected as inaugural HBCU (historically Black college or university) Science Journalism Fellows at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Davis, an Honors College multimedia major fro  more
UC-Riverside: John Martin Fischer Elected to AAAS
RIVERSIDE, California, May 3 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: John Martin Fischer, distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, or AAAS. He will be inducted this fall. Fischer joins AAAS members that include historical figures such as George Washington, Albert Einstein, and Nelson Mandela. Among those members are also other renowned American philosopher  more
UC-San Diego: Fighting AI Fire With ML Firepower
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Kimberley Clementi Fake robocalls during elections. The voice of a public figure appropriated to hawk products. Pictures altered to mislead the public. From social media posts to celebrity voices, the trustworthiness of AI-generated content is under fire. So here's the burning question: how do we stamp out harmful or undesirable content without dampening innovation? Compu  more
UC-San Diego: Triton Innovation Challenge Spotlights Trailblazing Environmental Solutions
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Karissa Duran Teams of UC San Diego engineers, physicians, biologists and entrepreneurs recently showcased their environmentally focused technologies at the 11th annual Triton Innovation Challenge. This business competition is focused on fostering creativity and drawing attention to commercially promising, environmentally minded technologies created by students, faculty and staff   more
UCA Awarded Heritage Funding to Digitise 150 Fashion Pieces From Dame Zandra Rhodes
CANTERBURY, England, May 3 -- The University for the Creative Arts issued the following news: Thanks to a pound sterling111,000 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant, 150 fashion pieces from internationally renowned designer, Dame Zandra Rhodes, will be digitally archived by the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), with Rhodes' accessories photographed for the first time. The project, titled Colourful Heritage, runs from now until August 2025 and is a partnership between UCA and The Zandra   more
UM St. Joseph Medical Center Earns an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade From The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2024
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- The University of Maryland Medical System issued the following news release: University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM St. Joseph), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has once again been awarded an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization. Leapfrog assigns an 'A,' 'B,' 'C,' 'D' or 'F' grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of erro  more
UMaine Archaeologist Elected to National Academy of Sciences
ORONO, Maine, May 3 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: In the fall, students enrolled in the course "Introduction to Anthropology: Human Origins and Prehistory" will be taught by a world-renowned archaeologist who recently received one of the highest honors a scientist can achieve. Longtime University of Maine professor Daniel H. Sandweiss was elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) on April 30. Membership to the organization of leading researchers recogni  more
University of Bristol Scientist Leading Charge to Help UK Achieve 'Net Zero' Wins Prestigious Fellowship
BRISTOL, England, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * A University of Bristol physicist, who is training the next generation of nuclear scientists to meet future energy needs more sustainably, has been awarded a research fellowship. * * * Dr Tomas Martin is among the new group of eight Senior Research Fellows announced today by The Royal Academy of Engineering, which will help take the UK further on the road to becoming carbon neutral. The fi  more
University of Bristol: Award-Winning Chelsea Flower Show Garden Takes Root at the Botanic Garden
BRISTOL, England, May 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: A Gold medal winning garden - crowned 'Best in Show' at the 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show - that is leading the way in environmental sustainability, and gifted to Bristol by Guangzhou, will be unveiled at the University of Bristol's Botanic Garden today, Wednesday 1 May 2024, after being rebuilt. Bristol has been twinned with Guangzhou since 2001. The Guangzhou China: Guangzhou Garden, will be  more
University of North Texas: 2024 Faculty Achievement Award Winner Named
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 3 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news on May 1, 2024: By Libby Maness On Wednesday, Dr. Nicole Phillips, assistant professor, microbiology, immunology and genetics, in the School of Biomedical Sciences was awarded The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's prestigious Faculty Achievement Award. The Faculty Achievement Award Committee annually selects one winner based on a nominee's achievements in tea  more
University of Northern Iowa: 2024 Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award Winners
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: The Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award is given to students who demonstrate excellence in library research conducted for an undergraduate paper or project carried out under the guidance of a UNI faculty member or mentor. Congratulations to the following students for their hard work and dedication to undergraduate research. Their projects can be found on the UNI ScholarWorks site and  more
UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: Uplifting Filipino Communities Abroad and at Home
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: As many Penn students were finishing final exams or heading home for winter break last December, Vernon Wells was instead flying into Manila, then taking a 3-hour bus ride to the city of Olongapo, catching a cab to the municipality of Morong, and finally hitching a motorbike ride to the village of Sitio Kanawan, all to engage in fieldwork with the Ayta Magbukun tri  more
USCA Teaching Center Named for Longtime Educator
AIKEN, South Carolina, May 3 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: The University of South Carolina Aiken has named its Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning in honor of longtime faculty member and department chair Dr. Edward Callen, who will retire from the university as distinguished professor emeritus in June after nearly 40 years of service. Callen, who joined USCA in 1986 after receiving his doctoral degree in experimental psychology from Northe  more
UWF Students Win First Place in the 2024 Southeastern Hedge Fund Strategy Competition
PENSACOLA, Florida, May 3 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: University of West Florida Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business students took home a first-place win at the 2024 Southeastern Hedge Fund Strategy Competition. The competition is hosted by the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. The student team beat out students from 28 other universities, including D  more
W.Va. Education Dept.: Fourth Class of Purple Star Award Recipients Announced
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 3 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Common Ground Partnership announced its fourth class of West Virginia schools receiving the Purple Star Award. Purple Star Award recipients are schools and districts that have committed to providing dedicated support and services to students of military families. The Purple Star Award recognizes schools making a focused commitment to meet  more
W.Va. University School of Nursing: RTNS Principal Investigator Earns Recognition - Program Launches Transitional Living Map
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 3 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: Sam Wilkinson, principal investigator for the Regional Transition Navigator Services (RTNS) program, was presented with the Community Partner Award at the WVU School of Public Health's Year-end Celebration on April 25. RTNS is a free service designed to provide information, training and resources/services to at-risk youth and young adults statewide ages 14-25.   more
Wake Forest University School of Medicine Approved for $1 Million in PCORI Funding for Patient Subgroup Discovery Study
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSres) -- Wake Forest School of Medicine issued the following news release: Clinical trials provide valuable information to health care providers on the average effect of treatment through the comparison of treated and control groups that are balanced (similar) on important variables. While this comparison yields insights on the average treatment effect, results may not apply equally to all patients. Certain subgroups may have better or worse outcomes base  more
WCU NAMES BRETT GOLSON VP OF STRATEGIC OPERATIONS
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, May 3 -- William Carey University issued the following news: William Carey University announces the promotion of Dr. Brett Golson to vice president of strategic operations. In his new role, Golson will provide leadership for a number of WCU departments, including Admissions, Recruiting, International Student Affairs, Media Relations and Marketing, Alumni Engagement, Veteran and Military Affairs, and Church Relations. WCU President Dr. Ben Burnett said Golson has a he  more
WDSU TV Journalist to Address Southeastern Commencements
HAMMOND, Louisiana, May 2 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Award-winning WDSU-TV news journalist Randi Rousseau will address Southeastern Louisiana University graduating students at commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11. She will speak at the events scheduled for 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the University Center, where the university will confer nearly 1,100 degrees on students who are graduating with bachelor's, master's and doctoral degre  more
Whitman's Panasci Business Competition Awards $40,000 to Emerging Entrepreneurs
SYRACUSE, New York, May 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: From delicious new food items to cloud management solutions and an innovative digital platform to connect local food producers and consumers, this year's Panasci Business Plan Competition showcased outstanding ideas from the most innovative, business-minded students across Syracuse University. A campus-wide business plan event hosted annually by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) at the Wh  more
Whitworth International Studies Major Connor Wodehouse Awarded Boren Scholarship
SPOKANE, Washington, May 3 -- Whitworth University issued the following news: Whitworth University is pleased to announce that Connor Wodehouse '24 is a recipient of the David L. Boren Scholarship. The award is issued annually by the federal government's National Security Education Program (NSEP). Wodehouse is an international studies major who would like to work for the U.S. Department of State as a diplomat in the foreign service. Last year, he was selected to participate in the U.S. Departm  more
Wilfrid Laurier University Appoints Associate Vice-President: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
WATERLOO, Ontario, May 3 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: Wilfrid Laurier University has appointed Andrea Davis as the new associate vice-president: equity, diversity and inclusion (AVP: EDI) for a five-year term beginning August 1. Davis joins Laurier from York University, where she served as a distinguished faculty member and chair in the Department of Humanities. Leading a transformative vision of interdisciplinary teaching and research, she is the founder an  more
Wind River Teams With Elektrobit to Advance Software-Defined Vehicle Solutions
ALAMEDA, California, May 2 -- Wind River, a subsidiary of Intel, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Wind River(R), a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, today announced that it has collaborated with Elektrobit to demonstrate foundational software for autonomous, electric, software-defined vehicles. In this collaboration, Wind River provides VxWorks as the real-time operating system, Elektrobit offers its 2nd generation EB corbos Adaptiv  more
WKU Regents Approve Emeritus Status for Former Dean
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 3 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted Thursday (May 2) to award Emeritus status to a former dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business. Dr. Jeffrey Katz served as dean of the university's business college from 2011 until 2018, at which time he was appointed the Endowed Professor of Management. He served in that role until his retirement from WKU at the end of 2021. WKU President Timothy C  more
YouTube Star Marques Brownlee, Aka MKBHD, to Deliver 2024 Commencement Address at Stevens Institute of Technology
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 3 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news on May 2, 2024: Stevens Institute of Technology welcomes back alumnus, YouTuber and professional Ultimate Frisbee player Marques Brownlee (better known as MKBHD) as its 2024 commencement speaker. Brownlee, who will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree, will address the university-wide ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, at 9 a.m., at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey. Alu  more
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