State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday February 06, 2022 ( 91 items ) |
- Akin Gump Welcomes Energy-Focused Tax Partner Julia Pashin in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSPer) -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2022:
Akin Gump is pleased to announce that Julia Pashin has joined the firm as a partner in its tax practice in Dallas. Ms. Pashin advises clients on the tax aspects of a broad range of mergers, acquisitions and private equity transactional matters, with a focus on the energy/oil & gas sector. She joins Akin Gump from Shearman & Sterling.
Throughout her career, Ms. Pashin has developed substa
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- Akin Gump: Elizabeth Scott Named to Dallas Bar Association's Women Empowered to Lead Program
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 (TNSPer) -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022:
Akin Gump litigation partner Elizabeth Scott has been named to the Dallas Bar Association's Women Empowered to Lead in the Legal Profession (WE LEAD) program for 2022.
Launched in 2017, the award-winning program is a series of four half-day sessions running from February 2022 to November 2022. It prepares participants for the unique challenges facing women in the legal profession; empowe
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- Haynes & Boone Hires Legal Industry Veteran David Boden as Chief Operating Officer
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSPer) -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
As part of its ongoing effort to provide maximum value to clients, Haynes and Boone, LLP has hired David Boden as its Chief Operating Officer.
A licensed certified public accountant, Boden will oversee many critical aspects of the firm's operations.
"Dave brings tremendous experience and insights to the firm that will immediately bring value to our clients," said Haynes Boone Managing Partner Ta
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- Haynes & Boone: Nick Monier Named to Board of Young Texans of American Cancer Society
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 5 (TNSPer) -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022:
Haynes and Boone, LLP Associate Nick Monier has been named to the board of the Young Texans of the American Cancer Society (YTACS), a charitable organization that has been near and dear to him for several years.
In 2012, Nick was diagnosed with cancer while attending Tulane University Law School, and he had to take a leave of absence to undergo cancer treatment. He graduated magna
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- McGlinchey Stafford Welcomes Litigator Kathleen Brien to Houston Office
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 1 (TNSPer) -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release:
McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Kathleen "Katie" Brien has joined the firm's Litigation and Products Liability groups as an associate in the Houston, Texas office. Katie focuses her practice on supporting clients in industries spanning manufacturing, construction, energy, retail, and transportation, among others.
"Katie is an exciting addition to our firm," said Tarush Anand, L
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- Nabanjan Maitra Joins Faculty of Bard College's Interdisciplinary Study of Religions Program
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Feb. 3 (TNSPer) -- Bard College issued the following news release:
Bard College is pleased to announce the appointment of Nabanjan Maitra as Assistant Professor of the Interdisciplinary Study of Religions in the Division of Social Studies. His tenure-track appointment begins in the 2022-2023 academic year. Maitra's focus of research and teaching will be in Hindu studies.
Nabanjan Maitra holds the position of Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of
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- Regents Officially Name Next University of Texas-Arlington President
ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 2 (TNSPer) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following letter by Chancellor James B. Milliken:
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Dear UT Arlington Community,
I am pleased to share with you that the UT System Board of Regents today officially named Jennifer Evans-Cowley, Ph.D., as the next President of UT Arlington. She will begin her new role on April 28.
Over the next few months, President Cowley will be completing her work at the University of North Texas, where she has led
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- Texas A&M: Multidisciplinary Professor Elected Senior Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSPer) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Laura Simmons
Dr. A.J. Munoz-Vazquez, assistant professor in the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M University, was elected senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in the fall of 2021.
The IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology. As a plural and diverse organi
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- University of North Texas to Welcome Assistant Vice President for Integrated Student Financial Support Feb. 1
DENTON, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSPer) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
Brooke Moore will join the University of North Texas as assistant vice president for a new integrated student financial support center on February 1.
Creation of the center is a presidential affordability initiative intended to provide students with an "easy button" for securing funding and paying for college. It will focus on providing each student with caring, customer service centered on the f
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- University of Texas-Dallas: Experts in Speech, Geospatial Sciences Earn Distinctions
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 5 (TNSPer) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
Dr. Judy Rich, a professor of practice in speech, language and hearing at The University of Texas at Dallas, has been elected president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Rich teaches courses at the UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders and supervises graduate students in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. She assumed the new role Jan. 1.
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- UT Health Science Center-San Antonio: Jennifer Sharpe Potter Named Vice President for Research
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 5 (TNSPer) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022:
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) today announced the promotion of Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH, to be vice president for research. William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of UT Health San Antonio, said the appointment is effective Feb. 15. Dr. Potter has served as interim vice president for
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5 Haynes & Boone Lawyers Author Expert Analysis Chapters in Fund Finance 2022
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers Ellen McGinnis, Richard Anigian, Emma Russell, Emily Fuller, and Deborah Low contributed to Global Legal Insights' "Fund Finance 2022," produced in partnership with the Fund Finance Association (FFA).
This sixth edition of the book covers legal trends and developments in the greater fund finance markets and gives law firms, financial institutions, funds and investors comprehe
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= Rice University: Nathan Dautenhahn Wins CAREER Award
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSAwa) -- Rice University issued the following news release:
To lock down easy-to-breach computer systems, pour a little LAVA on them.
Computer scientist Nathan Dautenhahn of Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering has been granted a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award, funding his "Least-Authority Virtual Architecture" strategy. The award, only given to young faculty making significant contributions within their fields, consists of $6
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= Tarrant County College Brings Home Several AVA Digital Awards
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 2 (TNSAwa) -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release:
Tarrant County College's award-winning District Communications, Public Relations & Marketing (CPRM) team has won several honors in the 2022 AVA Digital Awards, which received more than 2,500 entries from throughout the United States, Canada and 23 other countries.
AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes outstanding work by creative professionals involved in the concept, di
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= Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Lopez, Silcox to Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSPer) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Juan Carlos Lopez and Meridith Silcox to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023 and February 1, 2027, respectively.
Juan Carlos Lopez of Edinburg is a volunteer with the Valley Association for Independent Living. Lopez is a graduate of McAllen High School.
Meridith Silcox of Splendora is the Director of Access
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American Airlines Celebrates Black History Month
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 2 -- American Airlines issued the following news release:
American Airlines recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to celebrate the contributions Black Americans have made to U.S. history and culture. The airline is hosting numerous events and initiatives in the air, on the ground and in our communities to celebrate Black History Month.
American understands 28 days is not enough to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans. The airline is proud to take thi
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Baylor College of Medicine: Aspirin for Heart Health Isn't as Black and White as First Thought
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSOps) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news on Jan. 31, 2022:
Does an aspirin a day keep the doctor away? Dr. Salim Virani, professor of medicine - cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine, says don't trust that saying. The decision to take an aspirin as a preventative measure for heart attack and stroke must be made with your doctor because it isn't the best option for some and, in fact, could cause more harm than good.
"The decision to take an
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Baylor College of Medicine: Molecular Profiling of Meningioma Can Lead to Improved Prognosis and Therapy
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSJou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
Reliably predicting whether meningioma, the most common primary brain tumor, will recur or remain benign has not been easy. In this study, published in Science Advances, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital continued their efforts to improve tumor prognostication.
The team reports that the analysis
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Baylor College of Medicine: NFTs Offer New Method to Control Personal Health Information
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 (TNSJou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
NFTs, or nonfungible tokens, created using blockchain technology, first made a splash in the art world as a platform to buy and sell digital art backed by a digital contract. But could NFT digital contracts be useful in other marketplaces? A global, multidisciplinary team of scholars in ethics, law and informatics led by bioethicists at Baylor College of Medicine wrote one of the first commentaries on h
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Baylor College of Medicine: PAX5 Gene Associated With Novel Neurodevelopmental Disorder
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSJou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
Researchers led by a team at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a novel neurodevelopmental disorder associated with mutations or deletions affecting a gene called PAX5. Their findings are published in the journal Human Mutation.
Led by corresponding author Dr. Daryl Scott, the Baylor team connected with researchers around the globe who studied PAX5 using an online site called GeneMatcher. Worki
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Baylor College of Medicine: Wnt Signaling is Identified as a Target in Neurodevelopmental Disorder With Regression, Abnormal Movements, Loss of Speech, and Seizures Disorder
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSJou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news on Jan. 31, 2022:
A recent study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital is the first to identify an underlying mechanism and possible drug targets for a new severe neurological disorder in children called NEDAMSS. The researchers report their findings in the journal Science Advances.
The disorder, called NEDAMSS for neurodevelopmental disorder with regressio
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Baylor University Surpasses $1.1B Milestone in Give Light Campaign
WACO, Texas, Feb. 5 (TNSOps) -- Baylor University issued the following news:
Baylor University today announced a significant milestone as gifts and pledges to the Give Light Campaign have surpassed the initial goal of $1.1 billion, marking the campaign as the largest and most successful fundraising effort in the University's 177-year history.
The Give Light Campaign was launched publicly on Nov. 1, 2018, as a comprehensive campaign to fund the academic aspirations and infrastructure needs to s
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College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Study Shows Paternal Alcohol Use Increases Frequency of Fetal Development Issues
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 2 (TNSJou) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
Prenatal visits have traditionally focused almost exclusively on the behavior of mothers, but new research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) continues to suggest that science should be looking more closely at the fathers' behavior as well.
Dr. Michael Golding, an associate professor in the CVMBS
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Computer Science Professors Make University of Texas-Dallas History as New IEEE Fellows
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSOps) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
By Kim Horner
Two University of Texas at Dallas computer science professors were elected fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world's largest professional association for the advancement of technology.
Dr. Murat Kantarcioglu, Ashbel Smith Professor of computer science, and Dr. Latifur Khan, professor of computer science, are the first computer science
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ConocoPhillips Reports 4Q and Full-Year 2021 Results
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2022:
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today reported fourth-quarter 2021 earnings of $2.6 billion, or $1.98 per share, compared with a fourth-quarter 2020 loss of $0.8 billion, or ($0.72) per share. Excluding special items, fourth-quarter 2021 adjusted earnings were $3.0 billion, or $2.27 per share, compared with a fourth-quarter 2020 adjusted loss of $0.2 billion, or ($0.19) p
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Creighton University: Business Law Professor to Present on Digital Literacy at SXSW EDU
OMAHA, Nebraska, Feb. 5 (TNSOps) -- Creighton University issued the following news:
By Cindy Workman
Tom Freeman, JD, MS, MBA, a professor of business law in Creighton University's Heider College of Business, will be presenting on algorithmic bias at this year's SXSW EDU conference in Austin, Texas, March 7-10.
Freeman serves as a senior researcher and policy advisor for the Institute for Digital Humanity (IDH), a bipartisan civil rights think tank that advocates for civil rights issues relat
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Dallas ISD Invests in Its Own Through Principal Residency Program
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022:
What job candidate wouldn't want the chance to work alongside a mentor, getting hands-on practice while observing an experienced person in the role? That is the opportunity given Sunset High School Principal Resident Jacob Nunez and six of his colleagues, who are the first to participate in Dallas ISD's one-year principal residency program.
"The residency is an opportunity for in-
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Democratic Governors Association: Garrett Soldano Slammed for Outrageous Comment That Rape Victims Shouldn't Have Abortions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Feb. 1, 2022:
Garrett Soldano went viral yesterday for making a disturbing statement that rape victims who get pregnant shouldn't get abortions because "God put them in this moment" and "that little baby inside them may be the next president."
On the right-leaning Face the Facts podcast, Soldano was also asked whether he planned to implement a Texas-style abortion ban. "I will do everything in my power to m
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Democratic Governors Association: Gov. Greg Abbott Booed at President Trump Rally
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news:
On Saturday, Gov. Greg Abbott was booed at a Trump rally in Conrone, Texas, despite trying to prove his far-right credentials and standing idly by while Trump defended violent insurrectionists.
The Washington Post reported that Trump "dangled pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and urged his throngs of supporters to descend on New York, Washington or Atlanta for street protests" during the rally. A top political advis
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DNC Statement on Donald Trump Rally in Texas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSPol) -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement:
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DNC spokesperson Adonna Biel released the following statement ahead of defeated former President Donald Trump's rally in Texas:
"Defeated former President Donald Trump's rally in Texas today is just the latest stop on his tour de extremism.
"Each Trump rally is a reminder that the Republican Party has fully surrendered to the most incompetent wing of their party.
"As a result of failed
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ExxonMobil Earns $23 Billion in 2021, Initiates $10 Billion Share Repurchase Program
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 2 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022:
Exxon Mobil Corporation today announced fourth-quarter 2021 earnings of $8.9 billion, or $2.08 per share assuming dilution, resulting in full-year earnings of $23 billion, or $5.39 per share assuming dilution. Capital and exploration expenditures were $5.8 billion in the fourth quarter and $16.6 billion for the full year 2021, in line with guidance.
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ExxonMobil Streamlines Structure to Enhance Effectiveness, Grow Value, Reduce Costs
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 1 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2022:
ExxonMobil said today it is further streamlining its business structure by combining chemical and downstream companies and centralizing technology and engineering, and other support services, to better support customers, enhance performance and grow value.
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Freshman Numbers Remain Strong for West Texas's Spring Semester
CANYON, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSOps) -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news on Feb. 1, 2022:
West Texas A&M University saw gains on both ends of the spectrum in new enrollment figures released today, and numbers indicate that WT's expansion into downtown Amarillo is a success.
The numbers show increases in both freshman and doctoral candidates. The number of freshmen grew almost 16 percent over the same time a year ago, and the number of students admitted to WT's two doctoral program
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Haynes & Boone Releases Reports on 2021 Oil and Gas Bankruptcy Filings
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSRes) -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2022:
Haynes and Boone, LLP today released new reports tracking bankruptcy filings in the energy sector during 2021. The reports offer useful data and analysis that underscore the buoyant state of the oil and gas sector.
These final reports mark the culmination of Haynes Boone's tracking of energy filings, which the firm began in 2015 at a time when the energy industry faced enormous h
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Haynes & Boone Releases Reports on 2021 Oil, Gas Bankruptcy Filings
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022:
Haynes and Boone, LLP today released new reports tracking bankruptcy filings in the energy sector during 2021. The reports offer useful data and analysis that underscore the buoyant state of the oil and gas sector.
These final reports mark the culmination of Haynes Boone's tracking of energy filings, which the firm began in 2015 at a time when the energy industry faced enormous headwinds.
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Haynes & Boone Represents Valesco in MediaTech Investment
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022:
A Haynes and Boone, LLP team represented Dallas private equity firm Valesco Industries in its investment in Silver Street, Inc., d/b/a mediatechnologies ("MediaTech"), a premier, custom, and semi-custom furniture manufacturer producing furniture for the K-12 education market. Haynes Boone represented the Valesco team in connection with its acquisition of MediaTech and the debt financing to
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Hill College Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2022
HILLSBORO, Texas, Feb. 2 (TNSOps) -- Hill College issued the following news:
The Hill College Athletic Hall of Fame committee inducted nine members as its Class of 2022 last week during a ceremony at the Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center at the Hill College Campus in Hillsboro.
The Hill College Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of Hill College athletics through their performance on athletic teams repres
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Houston Baptist University Recognizes Holloway 'Holly' Frost for Being Named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSOps) -- Houston Baptist University issued the following news release:
Holloway "Holly" Frost, "Friend of the University" at Houston Baptist University (HBU) has been named a 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Frost is among 164 prolific academic innovators from across the world to be elected to this very elite group of academic inventors.
The 2021 Fellows class will be inducted this summer during the 11th Annual Meeting of Inventors in Phoenix, A
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Hunt Foundation Expands Scholarship Support for El Paso-Area Students to Attend University of Texas-Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 (TNSOps) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
The Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation has committed a gift to The University of Texas at Austin to support scholarships for students from the greater El Paso, Las Cruces, and Ciudad Juarez area who choose to pursue a degree at UT Austin.
As part of the university's Texas Challenge, UT Austin will match the donation dollar-for-dollar, creating a $5 million fund that will provide scholarships to und
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Ill. A.G. Raoul Leads Defense of Key Provisions of the Affordable Care Act
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Kelley v. Becerra, defending key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that guarantee access to preventive care for millions of Americans.
Raoul's brief, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, defends the ACA's preventive services provisions, which require
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Investment Will Advance Opportunities for Black Male Students at University of Texas-Austin and Increase Student Support
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSOps) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
Martin Taylor, a managing director at global investment firm Vista Equity Partners, headquartered in Austin, has committed a gift to The University of Texas at Austin to benefit students in programs across the university. Taylor's contribution includes the largest investment ever made to support UT's Heman Sweatt Center for Black Males, a faculty-led academic initiative to promote academic excellence.
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Island University's Frank Spaniol Named Texas A&M System Regents Professor
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSPer) -- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news:
By Barret Flaminio and Marina Langford
A key member of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's College of Education and Human Development, Dr. Frank Spaniol has been recognized by the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) for his contributions and achievements in the field of sport and exercise science. An esteemed researcher, speaker, and former collegiate-level athlete and coach, his d
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John Wiley and Sons and SCELC Sign Pilot to Deliver More Open Access Articles
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 1 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2022:
Global research and education leader Wiley today announced a new pilot agreement with the Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC) to accelerate the publication of open access articles across 61 SCELC members and affiliates.
The agreement supports researchers at participating institutions - which span the U.S. states of California, Texas, Hawaii and others - by delivering un
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Ky. Gov. Beshear: Ellie Diagnostics Plans to Open New Louisville Laboratory
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news on Feb. 1, 2022:
As companies continue to create new job opportunities in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear today congratulated Ellie Diagnostics LLC - a Texas-based, full-service veterinary wellness and diagnostic services provider - on plans to open its first Kentucky location, which will serve as the company's national hub and spur even more job growth for the state with up to 100 full-time jobs.
"I would like
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Lamar University Health Grant to Provide Access to Thousands of Rural Residents
BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 31 (TNSOps) -- Lamar University issued the following news:
In a time when access to healthcare is vital, Lamar University is proud to announce that it recently received a rural health grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program in addition to a contribution from an anonymous benefactor totaling $260,167 to launch the Lamar University Interprofessional Rural Health Literacy and Chronic Care CONNECT Thro
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Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: Allegiant Air Adds Ultra-Low-Cost Service to Austin and Nashville From Dulles International Airport
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority issued the following news:
Allegiant Air is set to double its number of nonstop destinations from Washington Dulles International Airport this spring. Beginning April 21, the ultra-low-cost carrier will add year-round twice-weekly service to both Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Texas and Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Tennessee. Both routes will be served with Airbus A320-family aircraft.
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Mich. A.G. Nessel Defends Key Provisions of the Affordable Care Act
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Kelley v. Becerra, defending key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that guarantee access to preventive care for millions of residents.
The brief, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, defends the ACA's preventive services provisions, which
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Multiple Factors Influence Southwestern University's Application Growth
GEORGETOWN, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSOps) -- Southwestern University issued the following news:
For Southwestern University, 2022 is shaping up to be a record year with 15.8% more applications for admission than last year. As of this week, that translated to 4,424 applicants competing for 400 first-year spots in the fall.
Tom Delahunt, Vice President for Strategic Recruitment and Enrollment, believes that by the time the application season is over, Southwestern could see 5,000 applications. He attrib
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Nev. A.G. Ford Joins Coalition Defending Preventative Care Provisions of the Affordable Care Act
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 1 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in filing an amicus brief in Kelley v. Becerra, defending key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that guarantees access to preventive care for millions of Americans.
The brief, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, de
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New Professorship at West Texas Designed to Improve Virtual Instruction
CANYON, Texas, Feb. 3 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news:
Amarillo couple Lanna and Bob Hatton are once again demonstrating their passion for educating educators by endowing a new professorship at West Texas A&M University.
The Hattons established a major endowment fund in December 2020 for the WT Department of Education, one of the early gifts in the historic, $125 million One West comprehensive fundraising campaign.
Now, the Hattons have given an additional $125,000 to f
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New University of Houston Survey Finds Last Year's Winter Storm Still Lingers in Minds of Voters
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 (TNSRes) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
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On Utility Grid's Readiness for Rough Weather in 2022, Respondents Were Almost Evenly Split
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A new survey from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs finds Texans divided about assurances that new state laws will be enough to keep them from losing electrical power and heat if another big freeze happens this winter. They were less divided, however, over how much influen
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Nexstar Media Group Board of Directors Approves Plan to Eliminate Class B and Class C Share Classes
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2022:
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors voted to recommend that shareholders approve an amendment to its corporate charter to eliminate the Company's Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock classes. As of November 2, 2021, Nexstar had approximately 41 million shares of Class A common stock outstanding and no share
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Pa. Democratic Party: President Trump Pledges to Pardon Jan. 6 Insurrectionists - Do the GOP Pa.-Gov Candidates Agree?
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
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"If I run and if I win, we will treat those people from January 6 fairly. We will treat them fairly. And if it requires pardons, we will give them pardons. Because they are being treated so unfairly." -- Donald Trump
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On Saturday, at a campaign rally in Texas, Donald Trump expressed support for giving Jan. 6 insurrectionists pardons -- and while the GOP PA-Gov candidates are "crafting
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Rice University: Access to Gig Economy May Spur Small Business Creation, Study Finds
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSRes) -- Rice University issued the following news release:
The gig (or short-term job) market is often more transitory than the traditional freelancing market. The flexibility and low barrier to entry of these jobs gives would-be entrepreneurs fallback opportunities that reduce their financial risk, argues Yael Hochberg , professor in entrepreneurship and finance at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business .
Hochberg and her co-authors explored how the gig
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Rice University: Machine Learning Fine-Tunes Flash Graphene
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSJou) -- Rice University issued the following news release:
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Rice University lab uses computer models to advance environmentally friendly process
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Rice University scientists are using machine-learning techniques to streamline the process of synthesizing graphene from waste through flash Joule heating.
The process discovered two years ago by the Rice lab of chemist James Tour has expanded beyond making graphene from various carbon sources to extracting oth
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Rice University: Pastors Serve as Primary Source of Mental Health Care for Black, Latino Congregants
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSJou) -- Rice University issued the following news release:
A new study of Black and Latino Christians found they often turn to their pastors for mental health care or information on mental health resources, even when those clergy feel ill-equipped to offer help or advice.
"Where Would You Go? Race, Religion, and the Limits of Pastor Mental Health Care in Black and Latino Congregations" includes information from focus groups with 14 pastors and interviews with 20 cong
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Tarleton State University Breaks Spring 2022 Enrollment, Retention Records
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSOps) -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release:
It just keeps getting better. Tarleton State University begins spring 2022 with all-time record enrollment and retention, surpassing last year's previous high and up 6.6 percent from its pre-pandemic count.
Fall-to-spring retention is 89.26 percent -- the highest in university history -- with a preliminary headcount of more than 13,300 students taking courses in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco,
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Texas A&M University Health Science Center: Heavy Cannabis Use by Female Adults Associated With Lower Incidence of Diabetes
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 2 (TNSJou) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news:
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The study found no association between diabetes and cannabis use for female adults who lightly use cannabis nor for male adults with any level or no use
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By Kelly Tucker and Rae Lynn Mitchell
A new study recently published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research found that women who heavily used cannabis had lower incidence of diabetes, a chronic condition that prevents
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Texas A&M University System: Texas Division of Emergency Management Cuts Ribbon at New Strategic Supply Warehouse
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The Texas A&M University System issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2022:
The Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp and Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd participated in a ribbon cutting to open TDEM's new Logistics and Distribution Warehouse in San Antonio today.
Chancellor Sharp and Chief Kidd were joined by members of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents: Elaine Mendoza, James R. "Randy" Brooks, and Student Regent M
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Texas A&M University: Are Deer in COVID's Crosshairs?
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 25 (TNSJou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
By Paul Schattenberg
A new study by Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has revealed that captive white-tailed deer in Texas are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. With more than 90% of the captive deer at one facility testing positive for the virus, the authors indicate their findings likely reflect deer-to-deer transmission.
With deer
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Texas A&M, University of Washington Researchers Explore Canine Aging Project in Nature Article
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSRes) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2022:
The Dog Aging Project team outlines how the open-source data it is gathering could be useful for myriad studies.
In 2018, the Dog Aging Project set out to become the largest research data-gathering program of its kind, seeking to enroll and study tens of thousands of dogs from all backgrounds to gain a better understanding o
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Texas A&M: Disciplines Collide - Students Innovate for Advances in Veterinary Medicine
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 2 (TNSOps) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Bariha Askery
Texas A&M University's College of Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences teamed up to host the January Aggies Invent, VetMed, which challenged teams to create innovative solutions for veterinary care. The teams with the most promising ideas have the opportunity to apply their product to a startup with the College of Engineering's E
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Texas A&M: Mehta Selected for an Early-Career Research Fellowship
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Alleynah Veatch Cofas
Dr. Ranjana Mehta, associate professor in the Wm Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, was selected for one of six Early-Career Research Fellowships for the Offshore Energy Safety track of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine's (NASEM) Gulf Research Program.
"I am deeply humbled and ho
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Texas A&M: Murphy Named Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Stephanie Jones
Dr. Robin Murphy, Raytheon Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been named a 2021 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow for founding the search-and-rescue robotics field, pioneering the field of human-robot interaction, and informing policy and practice in rescue robotics worldwide.
Fou
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Texas A&M: Shetty Searches for Solutions to Global Issues Through Chemical Engineering
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Michelle Revels
The future relies on the present, especially regarding global issues such as climate change and depleting natural resources that affect our daily lives. The efforts of scientists and engineers to find solutions to these ongoing problems are critical in creating a greener tomorrow.
Dr. Manish Shetty, assistant professor in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engin
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Texas A.G. Paxton Hosts Border Summit for Twelve Attorneys General in McAllen, Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Attorney General Ken Paxton is hosting a border summit for 12 state attorneys general in McAllen, Edinburg, Weslaco, and Rio Grande City on Thursday, January 27 and Friday, January 28. Paxton invited his fellow attorneys general to witness first-hand accounts of the massive influx of illegal aliens, which affects not only Texas, but the entire country.
The attorneys general are meeting with top offi
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Texas A.G. Paxton Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Against Apple for Violating Antitrust Laws
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Attorney General Ken Paxton joined several states in an amicus brief at the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Epic Games, Inc., in its lawsuit against Apple, Inc., relating to Apple's alleged violations of state and federal antitrust laws in the operation of its App Store. Thirty-five (35) states joined the amicus filed on January 27.
Apple's conduct has harmed and is continuing to harm
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Texas Democratic Party: Abbott's Broken Promises and Failure as Governor Leads to Potential Power Grid Collapse as a Winter Storm Approaches Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news:
Nearly one year from last February's deadly power grid failure, and two months after Abbott promised the lights would stay on this winter, he is now going back on his word. Abbott now says he cannot guarantee that the pressure on our power grid will not leave us with statewide outages.
The continued lies by failed Governor Abbott has created uncertainty amongst millions of Texans who are now being advised to prepare
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Texas Democratic Party: Power the Vote and the Texas Democratic Party Announce Voter Protection Partnership
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news:
Power the Vote and the Texas Democratic Party ("TDP") announced that Power the Vote has partnered with TDP to fund voter protection work for the 2022 cycle. Power the Vote's investments will support the TDP's ongoing efforts to build statewide voter protection infrastructure to ensure that elections in Texas are more free, fair, and accessible for all voters.
TDP's voter protection program, in partnership with Po
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Texas Education Agency: 2022 Maximum Compressed Tax Rates
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Leo Lopez, associate commissioner for school finance & chief school finance officer:
This letter details matters regarding tax rates for the 2022 tax year (TY) and the related state funding implications for the 2022-2023 school year (SY) based on Texas Education Code (TEC) Sec.Sec.48.255, 48.2551, and 48.2552, and 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Sec.61.1000. It is important to remember that Tier One tax co
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Texas Gov. Abbott Gives Update on Winter Weather Response, Continued Reliability of Power Grid
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022:
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on the State of Texas' ongoing response to severe winter weather conditions. The Governor noted that the Texas power grid continues to be reliable and fully functioning, even at peak demand. Governor Abbott directed Texans to visit TDEM.TEXAS.GOV for a list of winter weather resources from state agency partners. He added t
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Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration in 17 Counties for Winter Weather Response
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service is predicting at least a quarter-inch of ice for Bosque, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Lamar, Navarro, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, and Williamson counties; and
WHEREAS, the previously listed counties have issued or are planning to issue local disaster declarations in response to this ice storm;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GREG AB
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Texas Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for February 2022
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2022:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $326 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of February. The allotments are expected to help more than 1.6 million Texas households.
"Thank you to HHSC for working with the USDA to ensure Texans continue to have access to
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Texas State Auditor: 'Audit Report on Criminal Justice Information System'
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSRep) -- The office of the Texas State Auditor issued the following audit report (No. 22-017) in January 2022 on the Criminal Justice Information System:
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Here is the summary of the report:
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) have processes and controls in place to help ensure that information in the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) is accurate and complete.
In addition, the timeliness and completen
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University of Houston College of Medicine Faculty Physician Addresses Importance of Masks
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 (TNSRes) -- The University of Houston issued the following Q&A with Bhavna Lall, clinical assistant professor of adult medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences:
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The country is now entering its third year of dealing with COVID-19 and the surge of the omicron variant is putting renewed focus on the importance of vaccines, boosters, and masks. But whether it's pandemic fatigue or muddled messaging, that importance isn't getting through to everyone.
Dr. Bhavna
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University of Houston Experts Available for Black History Month
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 2 (TNSOps) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022:
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month and the University of Houston is making experts available to discuss topics ranging from social justice and health equity to diversity in the sports industry. To speak with one of the faculty members below, please contact Bryan Luhn at jbluhn@uh.edu.
Marino Bruce, associate dean for research at the UH College of Medicine, is a sociolog
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University of Houston-Victoria Faculty Grant Recipients to Present at Next UHV Discovers
VICTORIA, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSOps) -- The University of Houston Victoria campus issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2022:
The UHV Discovers series will kick off the spring semester with presentations by two UHV history faculty members featuring research on the making of urban law in medieval Britain and the interactions between federal soldiers and Southern women during the American Civil War.
Esther Cuenca and Laura Mammina, both assistant professors of history at UHV, will present res
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University of Houston: Suicide Rates Have Increased Dramatically Among African Americans
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSRes) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
The news is horrifying - a list that seems to keep growing of high-profile African Americans believed to have died by suicide in the last few weeks:
* Mayor of Hyattsville, Maryland Kevin Ward, 44
* Former Miss USA and attorney Cheslie Kryst, 30
* Walking Dead Star Moses Moseley, 31
* Ian Alexander, Jr., 26, son of Regina King
The grim trend brings up research conducted by Rheeda Walker, pr
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University of Kansas Debate Wins 4th Tournament of Season
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 28 (TNSOps) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Several members of the KU Debate team had a successful weekend at tournaments hosted by Rutgers University Jan. 21-23. Will Soper, a sophomore from Overland Park, defeated Baylor University in the championship debate of the Rutgers University Newark Invitational, the fourth tournament win for KU Debate this season. A second KU team of Brock Hines, a freshman from Lindale, Texas, and Jimin Park, a junior fr
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University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center: Trametinib Represents Potential New Standard-of-Care for Patients With Recurrent Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 (TNSJou) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Drug showed reduced risk of disease or death and significantly improved progression-free survival
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A study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported that the MEK inhibitor trametinib reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 52% compared to standard-of-care therapies for the treatment of low-grade serous ovarian
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University of Texas-Arlington: A Celebration of Black History and Heritage
ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSOps) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, Center for African American Studies, and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) have organized a variety of educational and fun programs to celebrate Black history and heritage during Black History Month at The University of Texas at Arlington. Highlights include:
* Lift Every Voice is a virtual discussion on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m., live on th
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University of Texas-Austin: COVID Forecasting Method Using Hospital and Cellphone Data Proves It Can Reliably Guide U.S. Cities Through Pandemic Threats
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSJou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
Using cellphone mobility data and COVID-19 hospital admissions data, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have reliably forecast regional hospital demands for almost two years, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The forecasting system, which municipal authorities credit with helping Austin maintain the lowest COVID-19 death rate among a
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University of Texas-Austin: Global Collaboration Leverages Cross-Cultural Learnings to Improve Health for Marginalized Populations in Mexico, Texas and Beyond
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
Dell Medical School and Texas Global at The University of Texas at Austin are addressing the shared health challenges in Texas and Mexico while promoting health access and equity through the launch of the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) program in Mexico.
The new collaboration, known as Modelo Academico para Proveer Acceso a la Salud (MAPAS) in Spanish, is being developed by Bene
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University of Texas-Austin: Robotic Exploration of Uncharted, Underwater Glacial Walls Set for 2023
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
It's the front line of climate change and could hold the key to predicting global sea level rise, but what goes on at the underwater face of Greenland's glaciers is a mystery to science.
That could change in 2023 with a bold new mission led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin that will explore three of Greenland's glaciers with a submersible robot. The voyage will be the first time Gree
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University of Texas-Dallas: Scientists Shine New Light on Protein Creation 'On/Off Switch'
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSJou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
By Stephen Fontenot
The vast majority of biological processes rely on proteins to carry out various jobs in all living cells, including neurons, which transmit information throughout the nervous system.
For Dr. Zachary Campbell, associate professor of biological sciences in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at The University of Texas at Dallas, an overarching question is "How ar
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UT Health Science Center-San Antonio De Zavala Brings Personalized Health Care Close to Home
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 1 (TNSOps) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release:
UT Health San Antonio's newest state-of-the-art primary and specialty care location is now open and accepting patient appointments. Known as UT Health De Zavala, the 9,000-square foot practice is located at 4306 De Zavala Road, near the Lockhill Selma Road intersection in northwest San Antonio.
The location marks the latest expansion of UT Health Physicians, th
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UT Health Science Center-San Antonio, University Health Perform Region's First Surgery for Alzheimer's Disease
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 2 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release:
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and clinical partner University Health are among 27 sites worldwide (18 in the U.S., one in Canada and eight in Germany) evaluating the effectiveness of a technique called deep brain stimulation (DBS) in treating patients with mild Alzheimer's disease. DBS is an established, non
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UT Health Science Center-San Antonio: Doctoral Student Sara Masoud Earns $250,000 Grant to Partner With Latino Communities for Dementia Care Research
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 3 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release:
Sara Masoud, MPH, a doctoral student in translational science at UT Health San Antonio and staff member at its School of Nursing, has received a nearly $250,000 Eugene Washington Engagement Award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. This grant will fund Masoud and her project team to collaborate with South Texas communities to identify research
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UT Health Science Center-San Antonio: Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez Discusses Long-COVID-19 Disability Before House Subcommittee
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 4 (TNSOps) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2022:
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at UT Health San Antonio and medical director of Rehabilitation Medicine Services at University Health, spoke today before the House Ways and Means Committee's health subcommittee. The virtual hearing, titled "Bridging Health Equity Gaps for People wit
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UT Health Science Center-San Antonio: RNA 'Heroes' Can Disarm Bad-Actor Proteins in Leukemia - Study
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 4 (TNSJou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release:
Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) believe it may be possible to prevent DNA changes driven by two proteins highly active in leukemia and other cancers. They reported a new mechanistic target for drug development Jan. 21 in the journal eLife.
The proteins, called METTL-3 and METTL-14, can alter the
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Utah State University: Aerospace Engineering Student is First Aggie Named as Matthew Isakowitz Fellow
LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 2 (TNSOps) -- Utah State University issued the following news:
By Matilyn Mortensen
Maggie Lea, a mechanical and aerospace engineering student at Utah State University, is the first USU student to be named a Matthew Isakowitz Fellow.
The Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship is an internship, mentorship and networking opportunity awarded to students pursuing careers in the commercial spaceflight industry.
This summer Lea will be interning with Axiom Space in Houston, Texas, which is
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