WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (TNSeve) -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators has scheduled a four-week online course starting on Jan. 10, 2022, entitled "Return of Title IV Funds": According to the agency website: This four-week interactive online course provides an overview of the return of Title IV funds (R2T4) regulations including the new regulations that went into effect on July 1, 2021, and COVID-19 flexibilities. Course participants will learn what happens to Title IV  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Dec. 7 (TNSAwa) (TNSBook) -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Dr. Cicero Fain III, a Visiting Diversity Scholar at Marshall University, was presented the West Virginia Literary Merit award from the West Virginia Library Association for his book, Black Huntington: An Appalachian Story, which the association described as "an outstanding publication that contributes to West Virginia or Appalachian literature." Fain, a fourth-generation Black Huntin  more

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Dec. 7 (TNSPer) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: Following a successful national search, Matthew McCombs will take leadership of the Colorado State Forest Service and become Colorado's new state forester on Jan. 3, 2022. "The people of Colorado and the millions of Americans who depend on Colorado's forests deserve leadership and action equivalent to both the splendor of our natural heritage but also as importantly the historic challenges f  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Inspector General issued the following letter on Dec. 3, 2021: * * * To: Stephen P. Glaser, CPA, 1021 7th Avenue, St. Albans, West Virginia 25177 Dear Mr. Glaser: The Office of Inspector General is committed to improving the quality of non-federal audits. In accordance with our responsibilities for audit work performed by non-federal auditors on federal programs, attached is the quality control review (QCR) of the audit of Mid-Ohio Valley  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Dec. 9 (TNSRes) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University students earned valuable professional experience and contributed important research while participating in the 21st annual Appalachian Teaching Project Symposium, an economic development conference sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The Appalachian Teaching Project is administered by the ETSU Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Servi  more

WACO, Texas, Dec. 7 (TNSOps) -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: North Dakota State's Matt Entz and Morningside's Steve Ryan highlight today's announcement of the American Football Coaches Association's 2021 Regional Coach of the Year winners for Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), Division II, Division III and NAIA. These winners will be honored on Monday, January 10, during the 2022 AFCA Convention in San Antonio, Texas. RELATED ARTICLE: Luke Fickell   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Workforce Protections issued the following testimony by Thomas M. Costa, director of education, workforce and income security for the Government Accountability Office, at a hearing on Dec. 2, 2021, entitled "Strengthening the Safety Net for Injured Workers": * * * What GAO Found The Department of Labor (DOL) took initial steps to implement GAO's recommendations to improve its oversight of self-insured coal mine operators, but  more

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Dec. 7 (TNSPro) -- Morehead State University issued the following news: In Spring 2021, Morehead State University's Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education launched the Appalachian Future Educators (AFE) Scholars Program to provide scholarships, support and mentorship for students from Eastern Kentucky interested in teaching. The program admitted its first cohort of students in the fall 2021 semester. In its inaugural year, the AFE program proved to be another exa  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 9 (TNSOps) -- The New York Community Trust issued the following news release: The city's community foundation has just announced $6.7 million in grants to 37 nonprofits. As we face the continued challenges brought on by the pandemic, New York Community Trust grants are targeting a range of relief areas, from helping job seekers begin fulfilling careers to training more healthcare workers. Grantees are also working on other fronts to improve the lives of New Yorkers, including p  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (TNSPol) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2021: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and elected federal officials from New England and New York joined together to announce 39 grants   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $1.5 million grant to Russell County for the construction of the Three Rivers Destination Center as part of a project to support outdoor recreation. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Southwest Virginia's amazing natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities are a great asset for job growth and economic   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,466,029 to Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (soon to be Mountain Gateway Community College) for the Appalachian Hardwood Training Initiative, a program to improve skills to increase employability in the region's sawmill and wood manufacturing industries. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Job tr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2021: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission worth $1,551,200 to the Wayne County Commissioners for the Wayne County Phase I Broadband Fiber Project. The project will install 16.8 miles of fiber backbone along State Route 152, bringing high internet speeds to 796 households and 191 businesses across northern Wayne County, including   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2021: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $750,000 grant to Noble County for the Noble County North Belle Valley Broadband Project. The project will add 15 miles of fiber-optic network and offer broadband service to 147 households and five businesses. This improved service will enable remote learning, telehealth, and telework opportun  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2021: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $845,519 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to 18 West Virginia businesses and organizations to improve energy efficiency and resiliency in rural communities across West Virginia. These awards are from the Rural Energy for America Pro  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $845,519 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to 18 West Virginia businesses and organizations to improve energy efficiency and resiliency in rural communities across West Virginia. These awards are from the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), wh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded two grants totaling $2,966,029 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded to Southwest Virginia to strengthen the region's workforce development initiatives and outdoor recreation economy. The first is a $1,466,029 grant awarded to the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge for the development of workforce training opportunities to  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded two grants totaling $2,966,029 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded to Southwest Virginia to strengthen the region's workforce development initiatives and outdoor recreation economy. The first is a $1,466,029 grant awarded to the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge for the development of workforce training opportunities t  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSJou) -- The University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Combining two agents to block a parasitic worm's life cycle boosted survival from a potentially deadly tropical disease to 85% in animal models, far better than either treatment alone, according to a proof-of-concept study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center pharmacologists. The Strongyloides infestation - brought by tiny worms known as nematodes that can enter through   more

WACO, Texas, Dec. 6 (TNSOps) -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2021: The USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll Top 25 with team's records FROM THROUGH SATURDAY in parentheses, total points based on 25 for first place through one point for 25th, ranking in last week's poll and first-place votes received. RELATED ARTICLE: [FBS Poll] USA TODAY Sports AFCA College Football Coaches Poll - Week 13: https://www.afca.com/fbs-poll-usa-today-sports-afca-colle  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 11 (TNSPer) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Nicole Holt has recently joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as assistant professor of practice and director of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. Established in 2010, the MPH program focuses on rural/Appalachian health and One Health principles. One Health recognizes the interdependence of animal and human populations and promotes collaboration among medical, veterinary, public h  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Dec. 10 (TNSOps) -- Winthrop University issued the following news: Winthrop University faculty members were awarded this fall separate state and federal grants totaling more than $215,000. Provost Adrienne McCormick praised the faculty members involved for going above and beyond their classroom work to find research money to help tackle a particular challenge. Here is a roundup of the recent grants: FOSSIL RESEARCH: $47,426, National Science Foundation: There are   more