University of Mississippi: Creating a Championship Culture
OXFORD, Mississippi, Jan. 25 (TNSBook) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release:
As Oxford High School football coach Chris Cutcliffe puts it, it all started with one leader asking another leader for a "set of fresh eyes" on his program. From there, a new book was born.
"How to Build a Thick Institution" (BookBaby), by Hunter Taylor, University of Mississippi clinical assistant professor in the School of Education, and Cutcliffe, was released earlier this month. The s more
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- Adam Ambrogi Joins the League of Women Voters as Senior Director for Voting & Elections
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release:
The League of Women Voters is proud to announce Adam Ambrogi as Senior Director for Voting and Elections. Adam joins the League's growing team and will expand the organization's impact on voting rights and election administration.
"I am thrilled to have Adam join the League at a pivotal moment in our country when voting rights are under attack," said Virginia Kase Solomon, CEO of the League of Women V more
- Alamo Colleges: Northwest Vista College President Announces Retirement After 41 Years in Higher Education
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The Alamo Colleges District issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Dr. Ric N. Baser, president of Northwest Vista College, announced today that he will retire as president of the second-largest community college in San Antonio, effective June 1, 2022.
"I have loved Northwest Vista College more than any other institution for which I have worked, and I have loved being your president more than any other job I have ever held," wrote Baser in h more
- Baptist Health South Florida Names John P. Diaz Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, Chair of Robotics, Innovations in Surgery Subcommittee
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Baptist Health South Florida issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Gynecologic oncologist John P. Diaz, M.D., has been appointed medical director of Robotic Surgery and chair of the Robotics and Innovations in Surgery Subcommittee at Baptist Health South Florida. In his new role, Dr. Diaz will oversee the organization's expanding robotic surgery program as new technologies and advances in the field continue to be developed at an exponential pace more
- Brian D. Siggers Joins Ohio Environmental Council as Cleveland Metro Advocacy Director
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The Ohio Environmental Council issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
The Ohio Environmental Council is pleased to welcome Brian D. Siggers as the OEC's new Cleveland Metro Advocacy Director.
"The Ohio Environmental Council has a track record of convening coalitions of environmental champions and advocating for policy to create a greener and healthier Ohio. I'm looking forward to working with this dynamic organization, Cleveland City Council, a more
- Brown Rudnick: Firm Adds Compliance, Investigations Veteran Jeff Cottle to Its White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance Practice
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Brown Rudnick, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Brown Rudnick LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey W. Cottle has joined the Firm as a partner in the White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice in London and Washington, D.C. He will divide his time between the Firm's U.S. and international offices, serving a global client base.
Cottle, who has extensive experience as an in-house counsel, focuses his practice on com more
- Bureau of Reclamation: Jamescita Mae Peshlakai Named New Native American Tribal Liaison for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release:
The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that Jamescita Mae Peshlakai was named the new Native American Tribal liaison for the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program.
The Tribal liaison supports communication between five Department of the Interior agencies (Reclamation, National Park Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and U.S. F more
- California Community Colleges Appoints Sanchez Interim Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following news release:
California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley announced today the appointment of Sandra Sanchez as interim vice chancellor of the Workforce and Economic Development Division after serving as the division's assistant vice chancellor. As interim vice chancellor, Sanchez will continue to be responsible for managing workforce programs, including those foc more
- Finance Partner Sheel Patel Joins King & Spalding in New York
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
King & Spalding today announced that Sheel Patel has joined as a partner in the firm's Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group in its New York office.
"Finding talented and driven partners like Sheel fits the core part of our strategy of providing clients access to top-tier counsel who can advise them on their most challenging and complex financing transactions," sai more
- Financial Technology Association Announces Miranda Margowsky as Vice President of Communications
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
The Financial Technology Association (FTA) welcomes Miranda Margowsky as its Vice President of Communications. Miranda is a senior-level strategist and policy communications expert who brings a winning record of driving impactful, effective, and integrated public affairs campaigns to the association.
"We are thrilled to have Miranda join our expanding team at the Financial T more
- Former LG Executives to Lead SolarWindow Technologies Manufacturing
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- SolarWindow Technologies, a creator of transparent electricity-generating liquid coatings, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. (Symbol: WNDW) today announced that Mr. John Rhee has been elected to serve as its Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, in addition to his current role as President of SolarWindow. Mr. Rhee also serves as Managing Director of Light Quantum Energy Holdings, more
- George Kouri of Northern Wind Joins National Fisheries Institute Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The National Fisheries Institute issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
George Kouri, President of New Bedford, Massachusetts based Northern Wind LLC is joining the National Fisheries Institute's (NFI) Board of Directors.
Northern Wind processes nearly 20 million pounds of seafood each year including scallops, fresh and frozen Ahi tuna, lobster, and value-added seafood products.
"For the last two years NFI has been educating policymakers about the more
- Goff Hired to Lead Northwest Mississippi Community College Performing Arts Center
SENATOBIA, Mississippi, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Northwest Mississippi Community College issued the following news release:
Northwest Mississippi Community College is pleased to announce that the college has hired Kerry Goff as director of its new Performing Arts Center, currently on track to be completed by the fall of 2022.
Goff, originally from Fredericksburg, Texas, comes to Northwest after serving as a theatre instructor and department chair at his alma mater, McMurry University, in Abilene, T more
- Greenberg Traurig Continues to Grow Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Health Care Litigation Practice With Addition of Carla R. Karp
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has further expanded its award-winning Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Litigation and Products Liability Litigation practices with the addition of Carla R. Karp as a shareholder in the firm's New Jersey office. Karp joins Greenberg Traurig from Goodwin Procter LLP, following Glenn S. Kerner and Nilda M. Isidro to the more
- Greenberg Traurig's Oscar Stephens Appointed President of North American-Chilean Chamber of Commerce
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Oscar Stephens took over as president of the North American-Chilean Chamber of Commerce in January.
A native of Chile, Stephens has served as a board member of the chamber since 2013 and has been an active participant in the chamber's activities to foster trade and commerce between the United States and Chile.
"I am honored to increase my participation more
- Health Care & Corporate Law Attorney Glenn P. Prives Joins Epstein Becker Green
NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following announcement on Jan. 24, 2022:
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce the arrival of Glenn P. Prives as a Member of the Firm in the Health Care & Life Sciences practice. Glenn offers strategic counsel for health care providers and corporate clients to navigate strict regulatory requirements.
Glenn represents a wide variety of health care organizations, including hospitals and health system more
- Howard University Title IX Office Gains New Leadership
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Howard University issued the following news release:
Howard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica White as director of the Title IX Office and Angie Logan-Pope as assistant director of the Title IX Office. White will be responsible for the Title IX Office and the University's Title IX program with the assistance of Logan-Pope.
"We are very pleased to welcome Ms. White as the new director of the Title IX Office," said Anthony K. Wutoh, Ph.D more
- LSU Boyd Professor Isiah M. Warner Celebrates Retirement
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release:
After an illustrious 44-year career in science and academia, LSU Boyd Professor Isiah M. Warner retired on Dec. 31, 2021.
Over the course of his career, Warner focused on researching fluorescence spectroscopy and, in the past two decades, has also dedicated his research efforts to the areas of organized media; separation science; and ionic liquid chemistry, particularly as applied to solid more
- Naomi E. Boyd Named Dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
By Mike Porter
Naomi E. Boyd, Ph.D., has been named dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business, effective July 1. Boyd currently serves as associate dean for innovation, outreach and engagement and as chair, professor and the Fred T. Tattersall Chair of Finance in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics Department of Finance at West Virginia University.
"I am th more
- Navy Selects Joint Task Force-Space Defense Member to Be Among First Maritime Space Officers
SCHRIEVER AFB, Colorado, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The U.S. Air Force's 50th Space Wing issued the following news on Jan. 24, 2022:
By Jennifer Thibault
Joint Task Force-Space Defense
The U.S. Navy selected Joint Task Force-Space Defense member Cmdr. Jason Elfe, deputy chief of operations capabilities and integration section, as one of its first Maritime Space Officers making good on their intent to professionalize space integration in the service while providing the framework to build and deploy s more
- Nemours Children's Health Announces Karen Marie Wilding as Chief Value Officer
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Nemours Children's Health System issued the following news release:
Nemours Children's Health, one of the nation's largest multistate pediatric health systems, welcomes Karen Marie Wilding as Chief Value Officer. Wilding will lead the Nemours value journey, which includes the growth of value-based care initiatives that accelerate clinical and business transformation, supporting the organization's vision of creating the healthiest generations of childre more
- Port Labor Relations Director Dave Freiboth Retires
SEATTLE, Washington, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Port of Seattle issued the following news:
Port of Seattle Labor Relations Director Dave Freiboth will retire from working at the Port at the end of January. Executive Director Steve Metruck has appointed Deputy Director Mikel O'Brien to serve as interim director of labor relations.
"I want to thank Dave for his years of dedicated service to the Port, his wise -- and often frank -- counsel, and commitment to working men and women throughout and outside more
- Qin Wang Will Lead New Program for Alzheimer's Therapeutics Discovery at Medical College of Georgia
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The Medical College of Georgia issued the following news release:
Dr. Qin Wang, an expert in molecular neuropharmacology and signaling research exploring how cell surface receptor signaling regulates healthy brain function and contributes to neurological and psychiatric disorders, has been named the inaugural director of the Program for Alzheimer's Therapeutics Discovery at the Medical College of Georgia.
"The Alzheimer's Association tells us that more tha more
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news on Jan. 24, 2022:
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Immigration attorney Lynn O'Brien has joined the firm's Washington, D.C., office as of counsel.
The addition of O'Brien reflects Quarles & Brady's strategic focus on a diverse and experienced team of Washington, D.C.-based immigration practitioners.
"Lynn is an outstanding addition to the firm--bringing her rich experience more
- RTI International Names Jorge Elguera Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- RTI International issued the following news release:
Jorge Elguera has been named executive vice president and chief information officer at RTI International.
"Jorge is the strategic technology leader needed to guide RTI's ongoing digital transformation," said current RTI President and CEO Wayne Holden. "He is an important addition to the RTI executive leadership team who will help set the course for future digital innovation at the i more
- Ruth Oltjer Continues as Council Chair of the University of Tartu
TARTU, Estonia, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The University of Tartu issued the following news release:
At the first session of the new composition of the University of Tartu council on 21 January, Ruth Oltjer was elected as council chair. She also chaired the university's highest decision-making body during the previous five-year period. The members of the council acknowledged Oltjer's work both as an advocate for the university's interests and in leading the work of the council.
"We have a busy time more
- Shoosmiths Reveals New Head for Its Milton Keynes Office
LONDON, England, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Shoosmiths, a law firm, issued the following news release:
LAW firm Shoosmiths has appointed Catherine Williams to head up its Milton Keynes office.
Catherine, a real estate partner and head of the law firm's living sector, has taken up the post from commercial partner Robin Webb who spent four years in the role. Robin is moving on to become national head of the firm's commercial group following David Jackson's appointment as Shoosmiths' CEO, with effect fr more
- South Suburban College Board of Trustees Elects New Chair for First Time in 34 Years
SOUTH HOLLAND, Illinois, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- South Suburban College issued the following news release:
South Suburban College (SSC) Board of Trustees elected Trustee Terry Wells to succeed Frank M. Zuccarelli as Chairman at an emotional Meeting of the Board of Trustees on January 20. Zuccarelli passed away on January 3 after 43 years of service to the board and while serving as Chairman each year since 1987.
"I would like to thank the board for their confidence in me," said Wells, a Phoenix re more
- Steptoe Bolsters Investigations & White-Collar Defense Practice With Addition of Leading FCPA Attorney Iris Bennett
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Steptoe & Johnson LLP is pleased to announce that Iris Bennett, an internationally-recognized Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and cross-border investigations lawyer, has joined the firm's Investigations and White-Collar Defense Group as a partner in the Washington, DC office.
Bennett represents Fortune 100 clients across a wide range of white-collar matters, from internal investigation more
- Substance Use Expert Named Interim Dean of FSU College of Social Work
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Lauren Antista
Craig Stanley, associate dean for academic affairs for Florida State University's College of Social Work, has been appointed as the college's interim dean.
Stanley succeeds Jim Clark, who was selected as the university's provost and executive vice president for academic affairs after six years as dean of the college.
"I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to lead the col more
- Tenn. Commerce & Insurance Dept.: Veteran Tennessee Law Enforcement Leader Named to State's Top Law Enforcement Training, Regulation Role
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news:
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces the appointment of law enforcement veteran leader William "Chip" Kain to serve in a dual role as the new executive director of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) and as the new executive secretary of the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (POST).
Since 2019, Kain has se more
- U.S. Army Europe & Africa Hosts Change of Responsibility Ceremony
WIESBADEN, Germany, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
U.S. Army Europe and Africa will bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Robert V. Abernethy, currently assigned as command sergeant major, U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and welcome Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah Inman during a Change of Responsibility ceremony on Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Jan. 28, at 1 p.m. Central European Time.
The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman more
- University of Sydney: Kirsten Andrews Appointed Vice-Principal
SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The University of Sydney issued the following news on Jan. 24, 2022:
Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Mark Scott announced Kirsten Andrews has been appointed to the role of Vice-Principal (External Relations).
The University of Sydney today announced the appointment of Kirsten Andrews to the position of Vice-Principal (External Relations).
Andrews, who is currently the Vice-Chancellor's Chief of Staff, will take up the role at the end of February. more
- University of Wyoming Director of Education Abroad Shelley Jewell Selected as Gilman Advisor Ambassador
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:
Shelley Jewell, the education abroad director for the University of Wyoming's Global Engagement Office, has been selected by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) to serve as an inaugural Gilman Advisor Ambassador.
For the next two years, Jewell will promote the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program that is offered at colleges and universit more
- Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics Promotes Wendy Gardner to Vice President of Communications for Adult Swim and TCM
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics announced today that Wendy Gardner has been promoted to vice president of communications for the Adult Swim and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) brands. In this role, Gardner will be responsible for the development and implementation of all communications strategies for programming, brand initiatives, live more
= 3 Members Appointed to Wash. Fish & Wildlife Commission
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release:
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed three new members to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.
The Commission is a nine-person citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The Commission is comprised of three members from Western Washington, three from Eastern Washington, and three "at-la more
= 6 Coaches Added to Hilbert College Football Staff
HAMBURG, New York, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Hilbert College issued the following news:
Hilbert College Director of Athletics Tim Seil and Head Football Coach Jim Kubiak announced the hiring of six assistant football coaches - Chuck Lester (Football Production), Marc Pope (Defensive Assistant), Richard Posey (Linebackers), John Scibetta (Offensive Line/Tight Ends/Run Game Coordinator), Justin Sherlock (Recruiting - Western Region), and Brian Taylor (Defensive Coordinator/ Defensive Backs). The Hawk F more
= Ice Miller Grows Health Care Practice, Chicago Office With 2 Lateral Partners
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Ice Miller LLP has bolstered its health care practice with the addition of two partners in Chicago, Jason Lundy and Ethan Rii.
Lundy, who joined Ice Miller from Polsinelli, brings a wealth of experience representing long-term care, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living establishments, continuing care retirement communities, residences for adults and children with develop more
= In Wake of the Departure of Changaris and Macenas, National Waste & Recycling Association Expands Government Relations Team
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release:
Following the departures of longtime staff members, Steve Changaris and Peggy Macenas, the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) hired Katie Raverty-Evans as vice president of chapter management and member relations and Patrick Bennett as vice president of chapter management.
Raverty-Evans will have responsibility for chapters in Kentucky, Ohio and the Carolinas. Rav more
= Jenkins, Kovak Appointed to New Leadership Positions at University of Arkansas's School of Medical Sciences Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The University of Arkansas's School of Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
Amy Jo Jenkins, M.S., CCRP, has been named associate director of administration for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Succeeding Jenkins, Matthew Kovak, M.S., CCRP, has been promoted to executive director of the clinical trials office.
After leading a significant expansion of the Cancer Instit more
= Leadership Transitions at Evangel University
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Evangel University issued the following news release:
Evangel University President Dr. Mike Rakes recently announced several internal leadership transitions in response to the implementation of several presidential initiatives related to the growth and expansion of the university.
The transitions include the promotion of Dr. Lisa Tyson, dean of the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS), to the president's cabinet; Dr. Sarah Walters, Master of O more
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The Manitoba Canola Growers Association issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
The results of the Manitoba Canola Growers (MCGA) Election of Directors were announced today by Returning Officer, Rejean Vermette with Avenue 4 Communications.
Five candidates were running for four positions with successful candidates being as follows:
* Warren Ellis - Wawanesa
* Charles Fossay - Starbuck
* Pam Bailey - Dacotah
* Jackie Dudgeon - Morden
"We more
= World Resources Institute Welcomes Frannie Leautier, Michael Miebach, Gloria Walton to Global Board
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The World Resources Institute issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
World Resources Institute (WRI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Frannie Leautier (Senior Partner, Southbridge Group; CEO, Southbridge Investments), Michael Miebach (CEO, Mastercard) and Gloria Walton (President & CEO, The Solutions Project) have joined its Global Board of Directors.
"We are honored to bring three such widely respected, passionate and knowledgeable leaders onto WRI' more
International Health, Racquet & Sports Club Association Issues Release From Affiliate Styku
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The International Health, Racquet and Sports Club Association issued the following news from its affiliate Styku:
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Former Therabody VP Joins Styku as Chief Revenue Officer
LOS ANGELES, California -- Styku announces the appointment of Nicholas Trosko as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Nick brings almost a decade of business development, sales, and executive leadership in the fitness industry to the fast growing team.
"Nick and I have been friends more
International Institute for Environment & Development: Alok Sharma Looks Ahead to End of UK's Conference of the Parties Presidency
LONDON, England, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The International Institute for Environment and Development issued the following statement:
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Reacting to the speech by COP26 President Alok Sharma looking to the end of the UK's COP Presidency, IIED director Andrew Norton said.
"This welcome speech demonstrates that Mr. Sharma understands that the work needed to address climate change and halt global warming did not end with the conclusion of the COP summit in Glasgow. Despite huge distractions, globa more
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- University of Kansas: CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta to Receive William Allen White Foundation National Citation
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 25 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, who has won multiple Emmy awards as chief medical correspondent for CNN and host of the CNN podcast "Chasing Life," has been selected to receive the 2022 William Allen White Foundation National Citation. The award, which recognizes individuals for outstanding journalistic service, comes from a vote of the trustees of the William Allen White Foundation, which is named in honor of White.
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Creighton University: Prominent Authors to Address Issues of Race With Presidential Lecture Series
OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 25 (TNSOps) -- Creighton University issued the following news:
Creighton University's Presidential Lecture Series for 2022 will keep faith with the University's commitment to becoming an anti-racist institution by focusing on racism and its manifestation in personal and professional life.
"We are excited to welcome speakers and authors of such great prominence," said the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, president of Creighton University. "Their presentations will help more
National Press Club News Leaders Issue Statement on Murder of Mexican Journalist
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (TNSOps) -- The National Press Club issued the following joint statement on Jan. 24, 2022, by President Jen Judson and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the murder of Mexican journalist Lourdes Maldonado in Tijuana:
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"We were saddened to hear of the killing of Mexican journalist Lourdes Maldonado. Journalism is a dangerous profession, and it is particularly so in Mexico. The women and men who work in journalism have tremendous cou more
PEN America Welcomes British Court Ruling on Julian Assange Appeal
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 (TNSPol) -- PEN America issued the following statement on Jan. 24, 2022:
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PEN America today welcomed the news of the British High Court's decision to permit Julian Assange to appeal a lower court ruling allowing his extradition to the U.S. to move forward, while reiterating its long-held position that charges against Assange risk unacceptable limitations on press freedoms.
"Today's decision (https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/01/24/julian-assange-appeal-granted-u more
Rep. Brown Announces Leadership Team
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) announced key members of her Congressional Office leadership team, including: Veleter M. B. Mazyck, Esq., Chief of Staff; Kimberly Hodge Edwards, Deputy Chief of Staff/District Director; Jasmine Lastery-Butler, Executive Assistant and Scheduler; Julian Sham, Legislative Director; Conor L. Fryer, Communications Director; and Ebony Webster, Press Secretary. more
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Bureau of Reclamation Invests $1.6 Million in Nine Technologies That Focus on Improving Water Desalination and Treatment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release:
The Bureau of Reclamation chose nine recipients to receive $1.6 million in Desalination and Water Purification Research Program funding. This financial assistance will allow project sponsors to collaborate with Reclamation to design, construct, install and test their process.
"Desalination can provide communities in the Western United States a new source of usable water," said more
Commerce Department Requests Information on Supporting a Strong U.S. Semiconductor Industry
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
The U.S. Department of Commerce is calling for information that will guide programs designed to support a strong domestic semiconductor industry.
The Request for Information published today in the Federal Register (https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-01305) asks for input to inform the planning and design of potential programs to incentivize investment in semiconductor manufacturing fa more
DOD: Austin Places 8,500 Troops on Heightened Readiness to Deploy to Europe
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news on Jan. 24, 2022:
By Jim Garamone
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has placed 8,500 U.S. service members to heightened preparedness to deploy given Russia's continuing provocations along its border with Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said today.
Kirby said the order highlights America's commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and its commitment to the common defense. "As [Pres more
Homeland Security Advances Biden-Harris Efforts to Stop Flow of Goods Produced by Forced Labor
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced, as part of its implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), that it will seek public input to inform the Department's continued efforts to prohibit goods from being imported into the United States that are produced with forced labor in the People's Republic of China, including in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomo more
Interior Department Calls for Nominations to Serve on Committee Coordinating Federal Actions on Invasive Species
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
The Department of the Interior announced today that it will appoint new members to the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (Committee), which provides information and expert advice to inform federal government activities related to invasive species. The Committee's efforts to address the threat of invasive species will help advance the conservation goals of the America the Beautiful in more
Interior: Secretary Haaland Highlights Environmental Justice, Conservation Investments During Visit to John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Principal Deputy Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service Martha Williams visited the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (Service) John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) today to discuss the important role of urban wildlife refuges in conservation and community-building, highlight the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments more
Interior: Secretary Haaland Highlights President Biden's Infrastructure Investments to Address Legacy Pollution, Create Jobs in Pennsylvania Trip
SWOYERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited Pennsylvania today, where she highlighted the investments in President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, create good-paying union jobs, and help communities eliminate dangerous environmental conditions caused by past energy development.
Secretary Haaland was joined by Senator Bob Casey, Repr more
National Energy Technology Laboratory Supporting the Development of Future Hydrogen Infrastructure on Multiple Fronts
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news:
NETL's Strategic Systems Analysis & Engineering (SSAE) researchers and analysts are pursuing an all-hands-on-deck effort to realize a clean energy future by harnessing the nation's fossil energy resources to produce hydrogen sustainably through the use of commercial and advanced hydrogen production and carbon dioxide capture technologies.
Fossil fuel-derived hyd more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Reintroduces the StrikeForce 2.0 Initiative for Rural Growth and Opportunity in Mississippi
JACKSON, Mississippi, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service Mississippi office issued the following news release:
Mississippi's United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the Strike Force 2.0 Initiative (SFI) for Rural Growth and Opportunity renewal in Mississippi. This is a cross-agency effort to accelerate assistance to historically underserved groups and help relieve the disparity more
Natural Resources Conservation Service: USDA Invests $48 Million in Projects to Protect Communities From Wildfire, Restore Forest Ecosystems and Improve Drinking Water
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service Pacific Islands Area office issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
USDA is announcing more than $48 million of investments by the Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) this year through the Joint Chiefs' Landscape Restoration Partnership for projects that will mitigate wildfire risk, protect water quality, improve wildlife habitat, restore forest ecosy more
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Is Uniquely Positioned to Cover the Ukrainian Border Crisis From All Angles
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a subsidiary of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, issued the following news release:
As Russian military forces and equipment continue to flood into Russian and Belarusian territories adjacent to those countries' borders with Ukraine, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's (RFE/RL) Ukrainian, Russian and Belarus services and Current Time digital network are reporting the facts on the ground on either side of the Ukrainian frontier.
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Treasury and the White House Announce New ChildTaxCredit.gov to Help Families Access the Full Child Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the White House announced the re-launch of a revamped website - ChildTaxCredit.gov - with several new features to help taxpayers file their taxes and access the remainder of the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) or the full amount of the CTC as tax filing season begins.
In March 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan (ARP), which ex more
USAID Partners With Indonesian Government, Civil Society to Prevent Corruption
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
In support of a key Biden-Harris Administration priority, and the recently launched U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a new five-year anti-corruption project to help Indonesia combat corruption by boosting civic engagement and promoting a culture of integrity in the public and private sectors.
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