LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 5 (TNSPer) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news release: UNLV has named Edmund "Ed" Synakowski, Ph.D., as its next vice president for research, effective Aug. 30. He will also be appointed as a professor in the university's department of physics and astronomy. Synakowski comes to UNLV from the University of Wyoming, where he is the vice president for research and economic development and a professor in the department of physics and astr  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, June 4 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on June 3, 2021: TerraPower and PacifiCorp, today announced efforts to advance a Natrium(TM) reactor demonstration project at a retiring coal plant in Wyoming. The companies are evaluating several potential locations in the state. "I am thrilled to see Wyoming selected for this demonstration pilot project, as our great state is the perfect place for this type of innovative utility facility and our coal-  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 3 -- The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivia Burley to the newly created position of Military Spouse Liaison. Ms. Burley comes to WDVA with two decades of experience supporting military families and military spouses, most recently as the Regional Director for the national non-profit Operation Homefront, where she worked wit  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, June 5 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Governor Gordon has announced his membership selections for the Baggs Mule Deer Migration Corridor Local Area Working Group pursuant to Migration Corridor Executive Order 2020-1. The Order supports conservation of mule deer and pronghorn, protects landowner rights and accommodates multiple-use opportunities. he Executive Order designated three mule deer migration corridors and the Baggs Working Group   more