WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Dec. 8 (TNSPer) -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has welcomed more than 30 full-time educators and researchers to its faculty for the 2021-22 academic year. New faculty members include three with additional roles: Mimi Sheller, dean of The Global School; Rosanna Garcia, Beswick Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in The Business School; and former Ambassador of Ghana to the United Stat  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Dec. 8 (TNSAcc) -- Assumption College issued the following news: Recognizing several impressive accomplishments of the last decade at Assumption, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) voted to continue the University in accreditation, a critical designation for degree-granting institutions of higher learning in the region. The University's next evaluation is scheduled for spring 2031. In approving to continue the University's accreditation, the Commi  more

LONDON, England, Dec. 8 -- BP plc, an oil and gas company, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2021: bp today took its first major step into electrification in the US with the acquisition of AMPLY Power, an electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management provider for fleets that operate trucks, transit and school buses, vans and light-duty vehicles. This investment is aligned with bp's plan to scale-up next generation mobility solutions, providing the fastest, most reliable and c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: President Biden promised to roll up his sleeves and address the issues most important to the American people, and once again, he's delivering. Just two weeks ago, President Biden brought together other nations to take substantive steps to stabilize oil prices alongside actions to release 50 million barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Now, with winter and holiday travel approaching, f  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Dec. 8 (TNSPar) -- Middlesex Community College issued the following news release: "I chose Middlesex Community College because it has the best biotechnology associate program that helps students get jobs while still in school," said Audrey Kaddu, a 2021 MCC graduate from Uganda who now lives in Lowell. All of MCC's 80+ degree and certificate programs are designed to help students transfer to four-year schools and enter the workforce. Part of Middlesex's success stems fro  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 8 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) is the development of computer systems that are able to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence. AI/ML is used by people every day, for example, while using smart home devices or digital voice assistants. The use of AI/ML is also rapidly growing in biomedical research and health care. In a recent viewpoint paper, in  more

SALEM, Massachusetts, Dec. 8 -- The National Park Service Salem Maritime National Historic Site issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2021: Salem Maritime National Historic Site received an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant supports the "Hard History Project at Salem Maritime," a program engaging teachers and students with the history of slavery in Essex County through placed-based learning experiences. "Salem Maritime National Historic Sit  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2021: HBO Max has renewed THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS for a second season, it was announced today. The biggest Max Original comedy launch on the platform this year, the ten-episode series from Warner Bros. Television debuted November 18, with the final two episodes of the season debuting Thursday, December 9 on HBO Max. Consistently ranking among HBO Max's top titles, the series   more