WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSgov) -- The American Economic Liberties Project issued the following news release and letter on May 18, 2023: A group of eight advocacy organizations today wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee voicing their collective opposition to the nomination of Michael A. Delaney as a United States Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. "Michael Delaney's track record shows a firm allegiance to corporate power, and an animosity toward efforts to hold c  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNStalk) -- The American Economic Liberties Project issued the following statement on May 18, 2023: * * * Michael Delaney has officially withdrawn his consideration for nomination as a United States Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit following opposition to his nomination based on serious issues raised in a letter from a coalition of eight advocacy organizations including American Economic Liberties Project. In response, the Economic Liberties  more

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, May 19 (TNSper) -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news on May 18, 2023: Elsa M. Nunez, the sixth president of Eastern Connecticut State University, announced her retirement today. Nunez began her presidency in 2006 and will support the University as it transitions to a new president. In a letter to the University community, Nunez wrote: "Eighteen years ago, I visited Eastern for the first time and I fell in love! I encountered a beautiful ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSgov) -- The Family Equality Council issued the following news release and letter: This week, Family Equality joined the National Center for Lesbian Rights, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, the Trevor Project, and 13 other organizations in submitting a comment letter supporting the proper interpretation and application of the Department of Education's proposed changes to Title IX. The rule, introduced in April, would prohibit discrimination against transgender students i  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following statement on May 18, 2023, by Commissioner Allison Clements at May 2023 Commission meeting: * * * I want to touch on the two upcoming forums next month on New England winter energy adequacy and on the PJM capacity market. My hope is that we use these gatherings to push beyond generic concerns about the pace of change on the electric system and instead examine, define, and quantify th  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: By Mark Wyatt, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs The 319th Recruiting Squadron here has announced the winners of the inaugural Air and Space Forces' Sentry Educator Award. The Air and Space Forces' Sentry Educator Award recognizes the top 10 educators, including counselors, teachers, coaches and principals, throughout New England. "This award is our way of embracing our partners in a  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 18 (TNSres) -- The Association of Clinical Research Professionals issued the following news release: The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is proud to recognize HCA Healthcare as a Breakaway Sponsor of the 2023 ACRP Ride4DEI for Clinical Research Workforce Diversity. The ACRP Ride4DEI is the clinical research industry's premier cycling challenge that raises funds in support of ACRP educational scholarships-including attendance at ACRP's annual conf  more

WESTBOROUGH, Massachusetts, May 19 (TNSawa) -- The New England First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: The New England First Amendment Coalition will present its 2023 Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award to Brian McGrory, former editor of The Boston Globe and current chair of the Boston University journalism department. NEFAC will honor McGrory at its 13th annual New England First Amendment Awards ceremony on June 1. The invite-only event will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at  more

WATERVILLE, Maine, May 19 (TNSfund) -- Thomas College issued the following news release: In an effort to bring awareness of cost savings for students through Open Educational Resources, the New England Board of Higher Education has selected Thomas College to receive an Open Education Course Marking Grant. This new 15-month initiative will support institutions in the expansion of student awareness and use of no-cost learning materials. Thomas College is one of only four institutions in New Engla  more

WALLINGFORD, Vermont, May 19 (TNSgov) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Trust for Public Land and the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today the protection of 347-acres of unfragmented forest, rare wildlife habitat, and quality outdoor recreational space in Wallingford. The property includes 107 acres of wetlands, 100 acres of floodplain and 1.25 miles of the Otter Creek, Vermont's longest river, and will be an expansion of the Ott  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Our experts have developed a set of interventions and tools that could dramatically reduce the numbers of women dying from excessive bleeding during childbirth. * * * Seven minutes. Seven minutes is, apparently, the average time it takes people to fall asleep. According to some research, it's the ideal time span to concentrate and learn, the optimal read length for an article, and scores of  more

ORONO, Maine, May 19 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Describing the resilience to major economic, ecological and climate change by rural communities across northern New England and New York through qualitative and quantitative data is the objective of a new report written by University of Maine researchers Adam Daigneault and Aaron Weiskittel and their colleagues. The project team and partners will present key findings from the report during a free, publi  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, May 17 (TNSsel) -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: The University of Vermont's commitment to a high-quality, accessible, and affordable education has resulted in a projected 8% increase in the number of students from the state of Vermont in the class of 2027 compared to last year. "We're committed to helping the best and brightest Vermont students attend college right here in their home state," said UVM President Suresh Garimella. "As our state's flag  more