HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The holiday season kicked off early this year for a Rice University staff member who received a welcome and much-needed gift from a team of freshman engineering students. Sophia Burbano, Yung-Cheng Ko, Brad Mahung and Harry Zhu spent the past semester working on a portable filming studio for Brandon Martin, Rice's senior videographer, as part of their Intro to Engineering Design coursework. Starting from a standard   more

COMMERCE, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release: The Texas A&M University-Commerce chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has won a 2022-23 Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS national office. This is the seventh consecutive year the chapter has been recognized for its excellence as a top-tier student-led physical sciences organization, a designation given to fewer than 10 percent of all SPS chapters at colleges and universities   more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 21 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Yvonne Bilshausen has joined as Global Head of Airport Architecture and Engineering for its Buildings + Places Global Business Line. Based out of Phoenix, Ms. Bilshausen will be responsible for leading growth, strategic business development, and projects. She brings over 25 years of experience working in all   more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that Sunwater has appointed an AECOM joint venture as Engineering and Professional Services Partner for the Queensland, Australia bulk water service provider. Sunwater's dams and pipeline delivers around 40 percent of the water used commercially in Queensland -- more than 1.3 million megaliters a year.  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 21 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been appointed to an Intelligent Automation framework agreement with National Health Service (NHS) Shared Business Services, which provides a procurement vehicle for all NHS and public sector organizations in the United Kingdom. The framework agreement will support the adoption, implementation,  more

SAN ANGELO, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Angelo State University issued the following news: By Tom Nurre Dr. Laurence Musgrove, a professor in Angelo State University's Natalie Zan Ryan Department of English and Modern Languages, has published his fourth book, a collection of poems titled "A Stranger's Heart," through Lamar University Literary Press. "A Stranger's Heart" contains 67 poems written by Musgrove between 2015-22, 40 of which have been previously published in various regional and nat  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication issued the following news: Five investigative journalists will receive hands-on training working with major nonprofit media outlets as part of the Scripps Howard Fund's Roy W. Howard Fellowship program. The newsrooms participating in the yearlong program are: Asheville Watchdog, Inside Climate News, National Public Radio (NPR), Open Secrets and Texas Observer. The fello  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Rotavirus causes gastroenteritis, a condition that includes diarrhea, deficient nutrient absorption and weight loss. Severe cases result in approximately 128,000 deaths annually in infants and children worldwide. Despite intense research on how rotavirus causes diarrhea, there is still no complete answer, but in this new study researchers at Baylor College of Medicine report a new mechanism by which ro  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Aging poses a number of challenges to the body's well-being, one of the most important being an increased susceptibility to multiple diseases, including urinary tract infections (UTIs). The connection between aging and more prevalent UTIs is not well understood, but now researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have found an explanation. The researchers show in the journal Developmental Cell that, com  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) is seeking innovative proposals for projects that recruit and engage researchers new to space biomedical research. Selected proposals will receive a partnership grant as part of the Space Health Ingress Program (SHIP). TRISH is a consortium led by Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Space Medicine with partners California Institute of Te  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 22 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Bracewell LLP announced today that seven lawyers have been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2024: Edward Fierro (Houston), Nicholas Neuberger (London), Andrew T. Prihoda (Austin), Brett W. Rector (Dallas), Jared Schuettenhelm (Seattle), Walter A. Simons (Houston) and Carlton D. Wilde III (Houston). "I am thrilled to welcome these outstanding lawyers to the firm's partnership," said Br  more

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has successfully demonstrated its first battery electric prototype underground mining truck, growing its portfolio of battery electric and semi-autonomous technology for underground mining applications. The demonstration for Newmont and other industry leaders, at the company's proving ground in Tasmania, Australia, comes on the heels of the   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Chris Stipes, a public relations leader and Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, has been appointed executive director of news and media relations in Rice University's Office of Public Affairs. He began in this role Dec. 11 and succeeds Jeff Falk, who was recently named assistant vice president for strategic communications within Public Affairs. The news and media relations team also added two other experienced,   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 23 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2023: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) announced today that it will move forward with development of the Willow project in Alaska. This Final Investment Decision approves the project and funds construction needed to reach first oil. The decision follows the Department of the Interior March 2023 Record of Decision and recent positive court orders, including this week's Ninth Ci  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) will host a conference call webcast on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss fourth-quarter 2023 financial and operating results as well as 2024 guidance items. The company's financial and operating results will be released before the market opens on Feb. 8. To access the webcast, visit ConocoPhillips' Investor Relations  more

WACO, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Baylor University President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., announced today that Jason Diffenderfer, vice president for university advancement at the University at Buffalo, will join Baylor as vice president for university advancement, effective March 1, 2024. Diffenderfer will create a strategic vision for the next phase of Baylor's Division of Advancement, which includes designing, planning and leading a future philanthropic c  more

CEDAR PARK, Texas, Dec. 22 -- ETS-Lindgren, a manufacturer of components and systems that measure, shield and control electromagnetic and acoustic energy, issued the following news: "I know it sounds cliche, but what a year it's been for ETS-Lindgren - it just flew by!" exclaimed Joel Kellogg, Global Director, Marketing, with ETS-Lindgren. "As we get ready to enter the holiday season, it's a good opportunity to reflect on the many activities that contributed to a very exciting and busy year. Fo  more

ALPINE, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Five certified teachers graduated from Sul Ross State University in Alpine on Dec. 15 as part of the partnership between XTO Energy, Odessa College and Andrews Independent School District. This is the third cohort of teachers to complete certification thanks to the Teachers Academy at SRSU, which launched in April 2021 with a goal to get more teachers into Andrews classrooms. XTO Energy, an affiliate of Exxon Mobil  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following "Top 2023 SMU Research Stories" on Dec. 19, 2023: From studying a gene that is mutated in many human cancers to learning more about an age-old volcano on the moon, SMU professors and students made local, national and international headlines in 2023. Here are highlights. Stay up-to-date on the latest research stories at LinkedIn's Research at SMU (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/89717577/admin/feed/posts/):   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: Steve Montgomery needed some help. Back in the early 2000s, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce president and chief executive officer was a vice president at OZ Systems, an Arlington software firm. "I realized that I always volunteered to take on tasks and learn as I went along," Montgomery said. "I was doing business development, human resources, management, finance, accounting. I finally   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University materials scientists developed a fast, low-cost, scalable method to make covalent organic frameworks (COFs), a class of crystalline polymers whose tunable molecular structure, large surface area and porosity could be useful in energy applications, semiconductor devices, sensors, filtration systems and drug delivery. "What makes these structures so special is that they are polymers but they arrange th  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of seven lawyers to the firm's partnership ranks, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The 2024 New Partner Class includes Jonathan Bowser, Natasha Breaux, Carlos Carrasco, Ellen Conley, Benjamin Goodman, Abbey Hone and Nick Monier. Together, they are 57% Mansfield diverse and represent six offices (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, New York City, Washington, D.C  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: A Haynes and Boone, LLP team represented Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) in a $50 million underwritten public offering of shares of common stock and accompanying common warrants. Eos is a leading provider of safe, scalable, and sustainable zinc-based battery storage systems. The company is at the forefront of revolutionizing the global energy storage landscape by offering cost-effective and s  more

HILLSBORO, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Hill College issued the following news: On December 15, 2023, the Hill College Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program held a pinning ceremony for fall 2023 at the Hill County Campus. This time-honored tradition signifies a student's official initiation into the profession of nursing. The ceremony dates back to the 12th century when Florence Nightingale was awarded the Red Cross of Saint George in recognition for her service during the Crimean War. This year's g  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 22 -- Texas Southern University issued the following news on Dec. 21, 2023: The Houston Independent School District (HISD) and Texas Southern University (TSU) announced a partnership to train aspiring teachers. Through the initiative, students in TSU's College of Education will earn their teacher certification and get paid while working as a Teacher Apprentices in HISD's New Education System (NES) or NES-aligned schools. "Teachers who serve as apprentices gain practical ex  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University recently hosted alumni and friends at the Legacy Luncheon, a special event celebrating the impact scholarships and giving have on students and the campus. During the program, gratitude for support was expressed by university administrators, alumni and students. The event was held in the Bullion Suites of the Mabee University Center. The Legacy Luncheon honored university supporters who have   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 22 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is pleased to announce Andy North as vice president of marketing and communications. Andy is an award-winning, bilingual, digital media, marketing and business development strategist leading health system marketing and communications teams for the last 20 years. Prior to coming to HSC, North worked as the vice president   more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Dec. 21 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: The Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability Department welcomes Jessica Carnes, the University's first Sustainability Manager. Jessica will be leading and coordinating sustainability initiatives, completing the institution's first STARS report and developing a Sustainability Action Plan. Jessica is joining Idaho State after earning her Masters in Business Administration from Texas Christian University with   more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP is pleased to welcome Insurance Recovery Partner Peter A. Halprin to the firm's New York City office. A Chambers USA-ranked attorney, Peter joins from Pasich LLP, where he spent the last four-and-a-half years primarily representing commercial policyholders in a variety of insurance matters ranging from cybercrimes to natural disasters. Peter began his career at Anderson Kill, where h  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following statement on Dec. 20, 2023: * * * Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in support of the Iowa Congressional Delegation's letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas urging them to reopen major rail crossings between Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas as soon as possible: "The Biden Administration is punishing Iowa farmers and American consumers by ignoring their consti  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: With energy companies in northeast Texas showing interest in pursuing lithium, Jackson Walker partner Reagan Marble shared insight with Hart Energy about the legal questions surrounding lithium ownership. "In Texas, we don't have a clear answer to who owns lithium," he noted. "We do know that brine is a part of the surface estate and, more particularly, the groundwater in the state is owned by the surface owner."   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: On December 8, 2023, Jackson Walker, teaming up with Smith Clark Pennington PLLC, prevailed in Austin's Third Court of Appeals in a case concerning important questions related to state statutes of limitations and contract principles. The case, Charles Hughes v. Tom Green County, originated as a three-way dispute over the Estate of Duwain Hughes among Charles Hughes, Tom Green County, and Southern Methodist Univers  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: Jackson Walker proudly announces San Antonio partner Erica Benites Giese's selection to serve on the Latina Commission of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). The HNBA's Latina Commission (https://hnba.com/latinacommission/) was formed in 2008 to study and remedy barriers to entry and advancement faced by Latina attorneys. Over the past 15 years, the Commission has introduced the Latina Leadership Academy  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: Jackson Walker attorney Georgina Buckley-Graham has been elected to serve on the 2024 Board of Directors of the Bexar County Women's Bar Association (BCWB). As a member of the board, Georgina will work with fellow directors to promote equal justice under the law and to support Bexar County female attorneys, from varying backgrounds and practices, through education, networking, mentoring, and social support systems  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: * * * KNX is building a sustainable future for smart living by addressing the lack of standardized protocols and boosting integration of devices, security of data and installations as well as optimal use of energy for home and building automation system solutions. * * *   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Lamar University issued the following news: As the fall semester concludes at Lamar University, the "Home for the Holidays" program sees LU students returning to their respective high schools, creating meaningful connections, sharing personal stories, and providing valuable insights into their college experiences. Initiated in 2018, the program employs an organic approach to attracting prospective students to LU, offering a non-traditional means of engagement with u  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Lamar University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Joseph Tacy as the new Chair of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing after a nationwide search. "We are fortunate that Dr. Joe Tacy will be leading the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing," Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Lynn Maurer said. "He comes to Lamar with extensive experience in nursing, teaching, and administration, as well as higher educa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Lower Colorado River Authority has awarded more than $995,000 in Community Development Partnership Program grants for a wide range of projects across LCRA's wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. The grants will help fund 45 community projects, including enlarging a Luling fire station, adding a scoreboard to a Richland Springs ballfield and upgrading the Palacios library. Ot  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: Utopia Volunteer Fire and Rescue will install a rainwater catchment system and storage tank at the fire station and attached community building, thanks to a $19,320 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $4,830 in matching funds from Utopia Volunteer Fire and Rescue, will provide the department w  more

BANDERA, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Bandera American Legion Post 157 will update its electrical system and make other upgrades to its building, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $10,500 in matching funds from the legion, will replace an outdated electrical system and provide new LED lights, fans, smoke  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- George Washington University issued the following news: WASHINGTON(December 19, 2023)--Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) approved a bill on Monday allowing police to arrest migrants who have illegally crossed the U.S. border. For more context on the matter, please consider Cori Alonso-Yoder, Associate Professor of Fundamentals of Lawyering at the George Washington University Law School. She is a nationally recognized scholar on immigration legislation and the impacts of sta  more

DENTON, Texas, Dec. 22 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: As Texas and other states across the country face a critical teacher shortage, the University of North Texas is training its students through immersive technology to meet the demand. Through UNT's Teach North Texas program, undergraduate students in the College of Science or those majoring in information technology are able to earn a teaching certificate alongside their degree. The innovative program pre  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The Beach Boys' iconic hit single "Good Vibrations" takes on a whole new layer of meaning thanks to a recent discovery by Rice University scientists and collaborators, who have uncovered a way to destroy cancer cells by using the ability of some molecules to vibrate strongly when stimulated by light. The researchers found that the atoms of a small dye molecule used for medical imaging can vibrate in unison forming w  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: Since he watched people save lives on Law & Order and Miami Vice as a kid, Josue R. knew he wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. Now, as a senior at Moises E. Molina High School through the Law Enforcement Pathway, he and four other classmates started a legacy as the first Dallas ISD students to be fully licensed, Level II, unarmed security guards by Texas Department of Public Safety. "  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: The Inflation Reduction Act will cause Medicare Part D prescription drug premiums to rise by as much as 38% in Texas according to a new study. Gonzalez previously celebrated the IRA, saying it was "an important opportunity to counteract inflation and deliver for South Texas [...] and lowers the price of medication for Medicare beneficiaries, reduces energy and healthcare costs for South Texas fami  more

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced that it has entered into a multi-year extension of its employment agreement with Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Lee Ann Gliha. Ms. Gliha will continue reporting to Nexstar's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook. Ms. Gliha joined Nexstar in August 2021 and oversees all fin  more

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that beginning January 1, 2024, its television stations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Panama City, Florida, will begin carrying the primetime entertainment and live sports programming of The CW Network on one of their related digital subchannels. "The addition of CW programming  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: North Memorial Health has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to support its mission of helping patients achieve their best health. With Oracle Fusion Applications, North Memorial Health will be able to unify and streamline finance, supply chain, and HR processes to help improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the employee and patient experience. Nor  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: Oracle Health and General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics, are collaborating to modernize Indian Health Service's (IHS) electronic health record (EHR) system. An agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, IHS provides federal health services to 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives belonging to 574 federally rec  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: * * * Informing clinical development, enhancing the patient experience, mitigating risk and meeting health authority requirements across the product lifecycle are the foundation of Parexel's Real-world Evidence solutions * * * Frost & Sullivan today rec  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: * * * The Seeq platform delivers advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence capabilities that enable customers to use their operational time series data and gain in-depth business insights. * * * Frost & Sullivan is pleased to recognize Seeq with   more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Dec. 23 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: Students in Stephen F. Austin State University's School of Art and Mass Communication and Marketing departments earned honors at the annual District 10 American Advertising Federation Student Conference and Competition held in November in Houston. SFA students worked alongside their peers from other universities in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma to create and present an advertising campaign. T  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2023: A new study led by SMU medical and psychological anthropologist Neely Myers indicates that while young people diagnosed with early psychosis understand the importance of discontinuing use of substances like cannabis, many are ambivalent about stopping. Myers, who leads SMU's Mental Health Equity Lab, focuses on helping people with psychosis because it's the least understood and most sti  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Dec. 21 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently named Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) as the Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas 2023 Employer of Excellence. Each year, TWC's 28 Local Workforce Development Boards have the honor of nominating one outstanding employer within their respective areas. "Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas was excited to rec  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Student researchers explore interests, prep for the future * * * When most people think of research, they picture someone in a white lab coat peering through a microscope or mixing test tubes. They don't usually envision someone building a mid-century modern light fixture from scratch or launching a rocket in a large open field. At Southwestern, students engage in a variety of creative and researc  more

ALPINE, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Sul Ross State University faculty and researchers will begin hosting monthly guided hikes on Hancock Hill in January. Each hike will have a theme and hike leader who serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) from Sul Ross State. Hike themes will vary each month with topics ranging from birds and plants to geology and anthropology. Participants will learn about the history of Alpine and SRSU and the natural history o  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Byron Wilkinson has been named president and general manager at KVUE, TEGNA's ABC affiliate serving Austin, Texas, effective immediately. He has been serving as interim general manager at KVUE, and previously served as interim general manager at TEGNA-owned duopoly KBMT/KJAC in Beaumont, Texas. Wilkinson w  more

LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 23 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: This Spring Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will see the initiation of a bold, new offering in digital learning environments as the campus begins the soft launch of its Ultra Course Experience. The transition is consistent with the University's commitment to providing a cutting-edge and student-centered learning experience, sa  more

LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: A Texas A&M International University TAMIU) faculty member is part of a team of authors contributing to an innovative book exploring how migrants develop communication strategies in host countries to forge social connections, navigate assimilation, and maintain links to their originating cultures. Migrant World Making (Michigan State Universi  more

LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $5,381,454 in federal funding for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) to support student success, STEM programs, and Nursing education and training at a press event Friday, Dec. 15 at the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Colonnade. TAMIU has been awarded a five-year grant totaling $2,999,053 from the U.S. D  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Study finds other diabetes-related issues--and rural living--top the list * * * A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests that high A1C values, diabetes complications and other comorbidities lead to higher Type 2 diabetes overall costs and greater likelihood of cost increases over time. This is especially the case for patients living in ru  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Study findings raise the stakes for public health efforts to improve attitudes about vaccination rates across the board * * * Texas A&M University School of Public Health research on attitudes toward pet vaccination and how they may be linked with human vaccine hesitancy was the subject of a new study recently published in the journal Vaccine. Simon Haeder, PhD, associat  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: Dr. Mark J. Zoran has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University, effective Jan. 1. "Dean Zoran is a distinguished leader and educator and brings a vision for the future and preeminence of the College of Arts and Sciences that will expand and strengthen its reputation for excellence in student success, research impact and as the vital academic foundation at Texas A&M," said Dr. A  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: By Amanda Norvelle * * * The sensors are designed to alert medical providers about bacterial growth to thwart life-threatening infections. * * * Hospitalized patients have enough to worry about without adding an unexpected infection to the list. Unfortunately, each year, about 250,000 hospitalized patients in the U.S. develop a catheter-related bloodstream infection, which can be life-threatening, ex  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: When one of Texas A&M University's police K-9s was diagnosed with cancer, veterinarians at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) had the opportunity to serve an animal just as hardworking as they are. Jackie is a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois who worked alongside the Texas A&M Police Department as an explosives detection   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Bailey Noah Whether subconscious breathing or intentional operations like walking, reaching and grabbing, every action of the human body comes from a signal transmitted through the nervous system of a powerful biological supercomputer called "the brain." However, like any computer, the brain can malfunction and send the wrong signals or none at all, causing various neurologic  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Amanda Norvelle Hospitalized patients have enough to worry about without adding an unexpected infection to the list. Unfortunately, each year, about 250,000 hospitalized patients in the U.S. develop a catheter-related bloodstream infection, which can be life-threatening, extend their hospital stay and increase costs associated with their recovery. A catheter-related bloodstr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with attorneys general from all states and several territories, has secured a $700 million agreement with Google over anticompetitive conduct concerning the Google Play Store. Google must pay $630 million in restitution, minus costs and fees, to consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023 and were harmed by Goog  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an amicus brief supporting Google users in their suit against the company for deceptively collecting, using, and profiting from their private information. Attorneys General from 18 other states joined Texas in filing the brief. The plaintiffs allege that Google violated its agreements and profited from users' personal information that was collected after th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won an injunction pending appeal against the Biden administration, preventing the federal government from continuing to destroy concertina wire barriers placed by Texas in response to the historic invasion of unvetted foreign aliens into the state. Previously, despite recognizing that the federal government had failed to enforce existing immigration law, a federa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has obtained an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) with CSC Holdings, LLC--the operating subsidiary of the telecommunications company Altice USA, Inc.--to ensure that it provides the services that it advertises to consumers in Texas. CSC Holdings, LLC offers broadband, television, phone, and other ancillary services to consumers nationwide, with over 100 service  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's regulatory overreach, suing to stop the federal Department of Transportation's unlawful new greenhouse gas reporting measure. The new federal rule requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to establish a declining carbon dioxide target associated with transportation as a performance measure for   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 22 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States ("SCOTUS") opposing Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's petition that requested SCOTUS take up former President Donald Trump's appeal for presidential immunity before a lower appeals court considers the issue. Smith's effort to circumvent the standard appellate process is extraordinarily unusual. To elevate  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: The Office of the Attorney General ("OAG") has appealed a recent ruling in a case involving former agency employees, noting that the decision would cripple the state's ability to settle lawsuits. Texas respects parties' settled agreements and favors efficient and cost-effective ways to resolve litigation. Texas courts have an obligation to enforce certain voluntary agreements between parties, such as  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 18, 2023: * * * Today, Greg Abbott signed an anti-migrant bill aimed at targeting, imprisoning and deporting vulnerable migrants while also criminalizing Texas residents based on their perceived citizenship status and the color of their skin. Pushed by Greg Abbott's billionaire backers and white supremacist groups - SB 4 oversteps the federal government's immigration operation while also doubling down o  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2023: * * * Today, after previously dodging questions about the Kate Cox legal case, John Cornyn finally broke his silence with a brief statement during a press appearance. Unsurprisingly, Senator Cornyn praised the Texas Supreme Court for its interpretation of the current abortion ban and doubled down on his Party's belief that the government should have the power to force a woman to give birth, ev  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joe Cosgrove to the Broadband Development Office Board of Advisors for a term to expire February 1, 2025. The Board of Advisors provides guidance and oversight for the Broadband Development Office. Joe Cosgrove of Austin is the founder of The Joe Cosgrove Law Firm PLLC and serves as an adjunct professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. He has more than   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Becky Ames and reappointed Karyn C. Brownlee and Jim Minge to the Credit Union Commission for terms to expire on February 15, 2029. Additionally, the Governor appointed Cody Huggins to the board for a term set to expire on February 15, 2027. The Commission supervises the Credit Union Department, which regulates all credit unions organized and chartered unde  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Aaron Kinsey as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for a term set to expire on December 17, 2025. Kinsey will succeed Dr. Keven Ellis, who has served as Chair since he was appointed in 2019 by the Governor and who will continue to serve on the SBOE. "Dr. Keven Ellis' time as SBOE Chair marked great achievements for Texas families," said G  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joe Barton, Ph.D., Stephanie House, and Scott Matthew to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor appointed William "Will" Durham, Luis Leija, and Manny Ramirez for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027 and appointed Edeska Barnes, Jerry Bullard, and Cyndi Wheless for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Moreno and reappointed Ademola "Peter" Adejokun and Kiran Shah to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for terms set to expire on September 26, 2029. The Board licenses qualified engineers and land surveyors and regulates the practice of professional engineering and professional land surveying. Roberto Moreno of El Paso is the former presiden  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today granted pardons and restoration of civil rights to the following three Texans recommended by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles: * Robert Phillip Marsh, 51, for theft in 1990 (Midland County). Marsh was sentenced to 2 years of deferred adjudication probation. * Heather Christine Sherman, 33, for possession of marijuana in 2010 (Collin County). Sherman was sen  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 491,100 illegal   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation on Dec. 20, 2023: WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on May 31, 2021, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the surge of individuals unlawfully crossing the Texas-Mexico border posed an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster for a number of Texas counties and for all state agencies affected by this disaster; and WHEREAS, I amended the afor  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation on Dec. 20, 2023: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on July 8, 2022, as amended and renewed in a number of subsequent proclamations, certifying that exceptional drought conditions posed a threat of imminent disaster in several counties; and WHEREAS, the Texas Division of Emergency Management has confirmed that those same drought conditions continue to exi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation on Dec. 20, 2023: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on August 11, 2023, certifying that wildfires that began on July 24, 2023, posed an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property in several counties; and WHEREAS, the Texas Division of Emergency Management has confirmed that those same wildfire conditions continue t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law a transformative package of border security legislation passed during Special Session #3 and Special Session #4 of the 88th Texas Legislature at the Texas border wall in Brownsville. These three new laws will bolster Texas' unprecedented border security efforts and crackdown on human smuggling, deter the flow of illegal border crossings, and protect  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today honored the service and sacrifice of Texas veterans at the Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. Held as part of the annual National Wreaths Across America Day, this is the fifth year Governor Abbott has participated in the ceremony. "Today, we gather to honor those who served our country  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the unrivaled strength of Texas' robust economy following the release of November employment data (https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/texas-annual-employment-growth-continues-outpace-nation) showing Texas continues to lead the nation in annual jobs growth, adding more jobs over the last 12 months than any state in the nation. Texas also again set th  more

SEGUIN, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: Laura Hernandez will never forget her First Generation Stole Ceremony at TLU. "Sitting there, the room was filled with so much emotion," she says. "You could see how proud parents and mentors were. It was a great reminder of why we all dedicated this time to pursue a degree. A pure moment of selflessness and a sense of accomplishment." The December 2023 graduate--in addition to being a first-generation college stude  more

SEGUIN, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: TLU's Victory Bell rang loud and clear this past December--because Selah Flores, who'd been waiting until she'd completed her very last final to ring it, finally got her chance. "It was a very celebratory and nostalgic moment for me!" A few days later, Flores officially received her BA in Theology. But what leads a classically trained pianist studying music performance to decide to seek a degree in theology--and wha  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: More than 160 people from 41 institutions met at SMU on Dec. 13 to discuss key components of the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub economic development initiative, which seeks to strengthen and drive innovation in the existing semiconductor supply chain in 29 counties in North Texas and southern Oklahoma through regional collaboration and workforce development. The Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub, led by SMU, was one   more

SEGUIN, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: Firsts are always worth celebrating--never more so than this December, when two new types of graduates were among those who crossed the commencement stage. The University's Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) program, under the direction of New Braunfels Campus Executive and Assistant Director of Nursing Amy Hart and Director of Nursing Dr. Ruth Eby, sent twenty-three graduates out into the field--the   more

SEGUIN, Texas, Dec. 21 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: Texas Lutheran University received a generous donation of $238,542 from the Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest (LFSW). The foundation, which gives to ELCA ministries throughout Texas, is on a mission to bridge the gap between generations of the Church, ensuring the continuation of Christ's ministry in the world. They do this by connecting donors who would like to share their legacy dollars with ministries they beli  more

HUTTO, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Texas State Technical College's TSTC Foundation, the Hutto Education Foundation and the city of Hutto recently updated their scholarship agreement for the first time since 2019. The three entities will continue contributing money to help Hutto residents pay for pursuing certificates of completion or associate degrees at TSTC's East Williamson County campus. The TSTC Foundation matches contributions from the city   more

MARSHALL, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Growing up in a military family, Texas State Technical College Counseling and Mental Health Services counselor Angela Bross once dreamed of flying helicopters for the U.S. Coast Guard. Unable to enlist due to health reasons, Bross discovered another way to serve: military counseling. "I found that I was interested in how the brain works and is put together, how people are who they are and how they learn," sh  more

RED OAK, Texas, Dec. 22 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Texas State Technical College's North Texas campus' provost, Marcus Balch, plans to see the campus's programs continue to grow in 2024. TSTC has recently seen a structural change to the leadership of its technical programs, creating more administratively based positions focused on a few programs each. "We are going to have some more resources through those individuals to do some more coordinated recruiting ef  more

WACO, Texas, Dec. 22 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: From breaking ground to celebrating students' achievements, Texas State Technical College's Waco campus had quite a 2023. "It was a challenging but exciting year as we laid the groundwork for sustainable growth for the Waco campus," said Beth Wooten, provost of TSTC's Waco campus. "This year we saw growth in enrollment, employers, industry partners, placement and our brand." Some of the highlights in 2023 include  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Dec. 22 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Dominic J. Raymond and Liam R. Skiffington, two fourth-year medical students at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, matched into residency programs at the nation's top military health care facilities. Raymond, a native of Morgantown, West Virginia, successfully matched in operational medicine, a one-year residency program at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Raym  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 18 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: By Larry Isch University of the Ozarks conferred degrees on 38 graduates Saturday (Dec. 16) during its Fall 2023 Commencement held in Munger-Wilson Chapel. Alumna Shannon (Carlisle) Huggins '91 of Arlington, Texas, provided the keynote address. Huggins, a member of the University's Board of Trustees, has been in healthcare administration for more than 20 years and is currently senior vice president for c  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * Findings: Sleep Deprivation Makes Us Less Happy, More Anxious * * * Losing sleep is actually something to lose sleep about. It doesn't just make us tired - it can increase anxiety, degrade mood and altogether undermine our emotional functioning, according to a study by University of Houston Professor of Psychology Candice Alfano, who is senior author on the report. The study, published by t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: Renowned Houston philanthropist Elaine Finger has made a generous $2 million gift for an endowed chair to advance education, research and innovation in business and health care at the University of Houston. The Elaine W. Finger Endowed Chair in Health Care Business Innovation will be a joint appointment in the C.T. Bauer College of Business and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, cata  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: The Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston illuminated the Houston art scene with its 50th Anniversary Celebration, "Ruby & Gold." The total raised over the entire 50th Anniversary campaign, now nearing $500,000, marked a milestone event commemorating five decades of influencing the local, national and international art landscape. The museum was adorned with a gold balloon installation inspired by   more

MISSOULA, Montana, Dec. 18 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2023: The University of Montana today launched a one-stop-shop webpage for all Griz fans planning to travel to Frisco, Texas for the Football Championship Subdivision National Championship on Jan. 7, 2024. Griz fans are encouraged to visit the "Road to Frisco" webpage, hosted by the UM Alumni Association, for all information regarding the championship game, pre-game parties, tailgating and tra  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 20 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: Fourth-year School of Pharmacy students Hannah Kempker, Claire Vogl and Rylee Pitts have been hard at work since September preparing and competing in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy's 2023 ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge. The competition spanned several months with multiple rounds and culminated in UMKC going head-to-head with the University of Arkansas in the championship roun  more

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 21 -- The University of Dallas issued the following news: After having served as interim dean of the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts since January of 2023, Professor of Politics Richard J. Dougherty, MA '89 PhD '93, has been appointed dean. Dougherty is the first graduate of the Braniff School to serve as dean. "For the past year, Dr. Dougherty has served with excellence in the role of interim dean of the Braniff Graduate School. As a longtime faculty member and ch  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * Phase 1 Trial Shows New RX Fights C Diff and Spares Healthy Microbiota * * * In a phase-one human clinical trial, a University of Houston pharmacist researcher has demonstrated that a newer generation tetracycline antibiotic, called Omadacycline, may be a promising tool in combating the resilient bacteria Clostridioides difficile (C diff), which causes an infection often picked up in hospit  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The University of Houston issued the following Q&A on Dec. 18, 2023, with Mohamed Soliman, the Distinguished William C. Miller Endowed Chairman of the Petroleum Engineering Department in the Cullen College of Engineering: * * * For nearly seven decades, hydraulic fracturing technology has been the cornerstone of economic production from low permeability formations, unlocking vast reserves of natural gas and oil. The success of this technology relies on the collaborat  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 22 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: The learning curve for social media is a moving target for parents. Children of all ages have access to a seemingly endless stream of new apps and platforms, each accompanied by evolving trends, lingo and untold dangers. Now that the holidays are here, those dangers are exacerbated, particularly for teens. Social media has become an open market for drug sales, despite crackdowns by tec  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: Nearly four years since the release of its first episode, Innovate Fort Worth is celebrating its 100th episode. The podcast -- sponsored by The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth -- was created to inspire and inform the local business community. Since launching, it has become a leading platform for in-depth discussions with industry leaders, innovator  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 21 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is celebrating its first-ever graduating class of undergraduate students. This month, The School of Biomedical Sciences awarded Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degrees to the program's first cohort. "This is a historic day for the Health Science Center as we celebrate the first undergraduate class of students   more

TAMPA, Florida, Dec. 19 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2023: Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg, currently provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Texas Christian University, has been named The University of Tampa's next president by the Board of Trustees. After a comprehensive, nationwide search that attracted more than 160 candidates, Dahlberg will become the 11th president at UT, and will provide overall strategy, general management, administration and l  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: Forty-seven students who graduated this month with Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees from The University of Texas at Arlington showcased their work at The Gallery at UTA. The exhibit featured a wide variety of BFA concentrations, including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, glass, ceramics, cinematic arts and visual communication design. One of Samuel Cusack's main wh  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA bioengineering professor recognized for his dedication to his research and his students * * * The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) has named Yi Hong, a Distinguished University Professor of bioengineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, as a fellow. "I am very honored to be named as a fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society," Hong said. "This recogni  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: By Halle Jones The use of high-protease pancreatic replacement therapy demonstrated improvement in maladaptive behaviors, such as irritability, in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to research conducted at 32 clinical sites, including UTHealth Houston. The study was published recently in Jama Network Open. "Children who have ASD often have a   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: A leading consortium of San Antonio research institutions joined with colleagues from across Texas and the region this week for an information session of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Customer Experience Hub (CX Hub). The regional event of more than 250 participants was organized by BioMedSA for the ARPA-H CX Hub and held at the Aca  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: To help fill critical demand for anesthesia services, the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing is starting a program that will prepare highly skilled nurse anesthetists, the first in South Texas. The school is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 start of its BSN to DNP-Nurse Anesthesia program. (BSN is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and DNP is a Doctor o  more

TYLER, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler was awarded a grant of approximately $300,000 by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The grant will fund laboratory research by Dr. Shashikant Srivastava, a tenured associate professor in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Cellular & Molecular Biology at the UT Tyler School of Medicine. Srivastava's objective is to discover more effective treatments for My  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: Nidhi Sahni, Ph.D., associate professor of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has been awarded the 2024 Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship in cancer research from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST). Sahni is being honored for her role in identifying novel biomarkers and  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: The holiday season is a time for celebration, but too much celebrating can be bad for your health. December brings a notable bump in the number of patients who show up at hospital emergency rooms with what's known unofficially as holiday heart syndrome - heart rhythm problems caused by excessive alcohol consumption, said Sharon Reimold, M.D., Professor and Vice Chair for Cl  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Chromatography made more environmentally friendly through use of carbonated water * * * Editors and reviewers of the peer-reviewed journal Green Chemistry have highlighted a University of Texas at Arlington study investigating how to make common chemical techniques more environmentally friendly as one of its "hot" articles for 2023. UTA scientists led by Daniel W. Armstron  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: By Jennifer Norris Low-income U.S. veterans who are experiencing feelings of loneliness are more likely to purchase firearms, according to new research from UTHealth Houston. A study led by principal investigator Alexander Testa, PhD, assistant professor, and co-investigator Jack Tsai, PhD, professor, from the Department of Management, Policy and Community Health with UTHeal  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: While the holiday season can bring joy to people of all ages, it also leaves many feeling depressed and lonely. Those who already suffer from a mental health condition can develop more serious symptoms. According to a survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 64% of people who have mental illness say their symptoms become worse when the winter holidays arrive  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A team of Whitman School of Management students took first place over more than 500 teams from universities across the nation in the Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Competition, held at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in November. Whitman's Nicholas Graham G'23 (MBA), L'23; Natalie Howell G'24 (MBA); Pulak Jain G'24 (MBA) and Edward Raff '23 took home the $50,000 prize in the competition that challe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 22 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that William Austin Nilson has been selected to participate in the 2024 Real Estate Council of Austin's (RECA) Leadership Development Council. William will join an exclusive group of 18 individuals under the age of 36 who are in the real estate sector. The Leadership Development Council (LDC), a year-long initiative by RECA, is designed to foster leadership skills. RECA's prim  more

DENTON, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The popularity of podcasts is on the rise among listeners worldwide. At the University of North Texas, students are using this medium to develop career skills and share their research or areas of study with broad audiences. "I liken podcasting to sharing stories around a campfire -- it's an engaging way to connect with those who learn through listening," said Jerry Johnson, a junior theatre majo  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Take a look back at moments that made Texas A&M Health great this year and will have a lasting impact * * * Award-winning Texas A&M Health clinic in Navasota expands to a Health Hub The Texas A&M Health Family Care clinic in Navasota expanded to become a Health Hub in January to provide more health care options for families in the area. As part of the expansion, the fam  more