PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The American College of Healthcare Sciences issued the following news release: The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) held its annual Fall Workshop from October 22 to 24, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This workshop brought together institutions, distance education thought leaders, and learning technology experts to discuss the current and emerging trends in distance education and student learning. ACHS President and DEAC Commissioner T  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 26 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: By James Hill Tony Broadous has been named the athletics director for Portland Community College. With a strong background in athletics and an impressive track record, Broadous brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to this crucial role. A long-time resident of Portland, he served as PCC's head men's basketball coach for 11 years, during which he garnered numerous accolades, including coach of the year aw  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: * * * For the first time, one electrode targets two portions of brain for dual benefit; patient reports life-changing outcome from 2019 procedure * * * A patient at Oregon Health & Science University is the first in the world to benefit from a single stimulator implanted in the brain to effectively control two life-altering conditions: seizures caused by epilepsy and compulsive behav  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 26 -- The Washington State Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz joined DNR leadership and Central Mason Fire & EMS representation this morning to review the 2023 wildfire season, highlight some of the year's successes, detail upcoming improvements and celebrate interagency partnerships. "Statewide, we saw the second-most ignitions in Washington's history this year, including the tragedies that wer  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 25 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Following a comprehensive evaluation, the Oregon State Board of Education has approved Discovery Education's Science Techbook for Oregon for statewide use as a core instructional resource for the K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 grade bands. Oregon's adoption of this resource through its rigorous adoption process empowers the state's school systems to integrate this innovative  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: * * * Funding for ongoing study will expand investigation into long-term effects of e-cigarettes, marijuana, wildfires, other climate change factors during pregnancy * * * A team of researchers at Oregon Health & Science University received $2 million in grant funding from the National Institutes of Health to expand its ongoing work investigating respiratory health outcomes in childr  more

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 25 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release: Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today filed suit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, among other brands. The federal complaint, joined by 33 states and filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, asserts that Meta knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children   more

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 27 -- The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: The Oregon Department of Education today released the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2022-23 school year. The At-A-Glance School and District Profiles are designed to provide key school and district level information to local communities. "I'm in no way satisfied with where these results are. I took this role to make a difference, we need to see what the data are t  more

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2023: Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she has appointed Mike Reese to head the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC). Reese brings over 30 years of experience in the public safety sector to the position. Most recently, he served as the Multnomah County Sheriff. "I am grateful to Acting Director Heidi Steward stepping up to lead and staying the course through the pandemic," Governor Kotek said.  more

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 27 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * Today, after the House GOP voted to elect Rep. Mike Johnson as speaker of the House, Oregon Democratic Party Chair Rosa Colquitt, PhD, released the following statement: "Republicans Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Cliff Bentz just voted for the most extreme speaker of the House in history. Mike Johnson's deeply unpopular MAGA agenda will be an absolute disaster for Oregon families. He won his   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: * * * Medical experts advise using caution with portable generators, alternative heat, cooking sources * * * As fall weather sets in throughout Oregon, the Oregon Poison Center at Oregon Health & Science University and the Legacy Emanuel Hyperbaric Department want to remind the public about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Colder temperatures and storms may leave people without  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 25 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Oregon Health & Science University ophthalmologist, scientist and inventor David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., has received the United States' highest honor for technological achievement. President Joe Biden today presented Huang and others with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for developing the imaging technology known as optical coherence tomography, or OCT, which routi  more

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 27 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Today, House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) toured the Hewlett-Packard (HP) Corvallis campus, celebrating leading-edge technology and economic promise. HP currently employs 2,700 and plans to expand their team significantly alongside company development, thanks in part to Oregon CHIPS. The visit highlights the state legislature's work to grow and modernize Oregon's economy, preserve an  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Oregon State University issued the following university news: Oregon State University is the leader of two federally designated Tech Hubs - one focused on microfluidic technology for semiconductors and the other on mass timber design and manufacturing - announced today by the White House. The White House, through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, announced the designation of 31 Tech Hubs. They were selected from nearly  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised video game developer and publisher Riot Games in co-leading a $3.5 million seed funding round for Black female-led video game studio, Wicked Saints. Oregon Venture Fund also co-led the funding round with participation from a collective of angels and funds. According to a company press release, the raised funds will go towards bringing Wicked Saints' first title "World Reborn" to market. To learn m  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release: Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) today reported net income based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) of $47 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. This compares with GAAP net income of $58 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2022. "While challenging power market conditions impacted o  more

GRANTS PASS, Oregon, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Rogue Community College issued the following news: On Sept. 26, 2023, the Higher Education Coordination Commission awarded Rogue Community College (RCC) a Workforce Ready: Innovation in Workforce Programs Grant in the amount of $969,722. The funds will support the expansion of RCC's nursing program and will help meet the demand for registered nurses (RNs), improve nursing education and strengthen the healthcare workforce. Funds will be distributed over   more

GRANTS PASS, Oregon, Oct. 25 -- Rogue Community College issued the following news: The proposed Dental Hygiene program at Rogue Community College (RCC) is seeking accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. RCC's program has the potential to meet the Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene Education Programs, so a site visit has been scheduled for Jan. 24-25, 2024. The site visit pro  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Two days after completing her first year of medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University, Therese "Tess" Weidenkopf was flying across the country for the first time to explore neurosurgery at Oregon Health & Science University. Weidenkopf spent 10 weeks away from home learning from neurosurgery professors and residents as the 2023 recipient of the Campagna Scho  more