JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- BMC Software issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: Amdocs (NASDAQ: DOX), a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies, and BMC, a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today announced a new alliance to accelerate connected digital ops across the telecommunications and financial services industries, driving growth, automation, and efficiencies for customers. The collaborat  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 22 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced that it has been awarded a new grant from The Water Research Foundation (WRF), Determining the Role of Spectral Imaging as an Early Warning System for Presence/Significance of Algal Blooms [5266]. This research aims to develop cost-effective tools for   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 21 (TNSres) -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been ranked number 1 in the utilities industry on Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024 list. The ranking is based on an independent survey of employees. "American Water is honored to receive recognition on Forbes America's B  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that three representatives will join regulatory policy panels at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' (NARUC) Winter Policy Summit, taking place from February 25 through 28 in Washington, D.C. American Water will have a leading  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 24 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: The Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee on Thursday advanced bill A378, which aims to help victims of domestic violence and other crime victims conceal their personal information from their abusers. Assemblyman Sterley Stanley and Assemblywomen Shanique Speight and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson sponsored the bill. "Domestic violence victims and others fleeing violent relationship  more

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: Bloomfield College of Montclair State University and the Donald M. Payne, Sr. School of Technology have entered into a new partnership that will create a dual enrollment program for Essex County high school students. Eligible students at the School of Technology, which is part of the Essex County Schools of Technology District, will have the opportunity to take coursework totaling up to six credits   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- Campbell Soup issued the following news release: Whether it's playing in the snow, bundling up next to the fireplace, or savoring a steaming bowl of Campbell's Soup, cozy winter moments make lifelong memories. For those hoping for a few more snowy days this season, Campbell's is celebrating winter warmth through an exclusive capsule collection with Parks Project, a purpose driven outdoor lifestyle brand advocating for people and parks. Beginning Feb. 22 at 11 a.m  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 21 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy Partner John MacDonald will present a webinar with the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) on February 28th at 8:30 a.m. ET. The program, entitled "Institutional Implications During Times of Crises within Free Speech," will be offered for New Jersey and New York State Ethics CLE credit. Topics will include: * Internal and external pressures  more

DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 23 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024: Attorney General Kathy Jennings today co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. The coalition urged the court to revisit an opinion striking down a Pennsylvania law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from carrying concealed weapons in public and imposing additional restrictions during declare  more

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- Felician University issued the following news release: The Felician University School of Nursing, well-known for its rigorous curriculum and highly skilled graduates, is proud to announce that the Online Master's of Science in Nursing program ranks 77th nationally - moving up eight places from the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking. Dr. Christine C. Mihal, Dean for the School of Nursing, stated, "We are bursting with pride that our MSN progra  more

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Feb. 22 (TNSres) -- Felician University issued the following news release: On February 9, 2024, the North Jersey Industry Partnerships under the auspices of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, held a panel discussion at the Liberty Science Center about the many career pathways available in the Life Sciences Industry. High School and College students from the surrounding area were invited and enthusiastically participated in the evening's Q&A com  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- Princeton University issued the following news: By Daniel Day for Princeton Research Princeton faculty members Ellora Derenoncourt, Boris Hanin, Chi Jin, Aleksandra Korolova and Ian Zemke are among 126 highly innovative early-career scientists awarded a Sloan Research Fellowship, the Alfed P. Sloan Foundation announced Tuesday. "Sloan Research Fellowships are extraordinarily competitive awards involving the nominations of the most inventive and impac  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: Forbes today announces its inaugural Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards. The list features 150 superior products spanning across Forbes Vetted's shopping verticals: home and kitchen, tech and electronics, outdoor and fitness gear, parenting, beauty, fashion, kids gear, travel and more. Since launching in 2020, Forbes Vetted has become a premier destination for discovering top-performing products  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2024: The Murphy Administration today announced the award of $100 million in Boardwalk Preservation Fund grants to 18 municipalities to assist them in addressing the most critical and necessary capital needs of boardwalks in their communities. Administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the grant funding also aims to help Jersey shore communities remain vibrant  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- Princeton University issued the following news: By Liz Fuller-Wright, Office of Communications Jose de Jesus Montano Lopez, Geneva Smith, Pasquale Toscano and Ryan Unger have been named winners of the Porter Ogden Jacobus Fellowship, Princeton University's top honor for graduate students. The Jacobus Fellows will be honored at Alumni Day ceremonies Saturday, Feb. 24. The fellowships support the students' final year of study at Princeton and are awar  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit urging that court to revisit an opinion striking down a Pennsylvania law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from carrying concealed weapons in public and imposing additional restrictions during declared s  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2024: The Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Monday, February 19, 2024, in Winslow Township, New Jersey. According to the preliminary investigation, an on-duty Monroe Township Police Department officer, while operating a department vehicle, attempted to stop a vehicle operated by an adult male on County Road 723, in Monroe Township in   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") announced today that Texas-based internet dating service provider Bumble, Inc. will pay $315,000 and change its business practices to settle allegations it violated New Jersey's consumer protection and internet dating safety laws by misrepresenting or failing to disclose its crimin  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has created a comprehensive guidance document to clarify the protections afforded by the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) (https://www.nj.gov/oag/dcr/downloads/Family-Leave-Act.pdf). The new resource announced today is the first comprehensive source of accessible i  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges against a Long Branch police officer at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Tracee Blount, 38, of Long Branch, New Jersey, in a fatal vehicle collision on August 14, 2023. Ms. Blount's death was investigated by the Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (O  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024: Legislation advanced by the Assembly Housing Committee today would offer benefits to prospective first-time and first-generation homeowners. Bill A2824, sponsored by Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald and Assemblyman Bill Moen, would modify the down payment assistance program administered by the New Jersey Housing and Finance Agency (NJHMFA). "The racial wealth gap in   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 24 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: Legislation prohibiting colleges and universities from using admissions applications that inquire about an applicant's criminal history passed the Assembly Higher Education Committee on Thursday. Assembly Democrats Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Linda S. Carter, and Benjie E. Wimberly sponsored Bill A895. "By removing criminal history from college applications, we are ensuring that future students h  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024: * * * Shelby County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office will use Evidencentral to manage growing volumes of digital evidence so agencies can focus on investigating and prosecuting cases * * * * 17% growth in operating cash flow for full year 2023 totaling a record $561 million * 300% growth in number of AI deals for full year 2023 * Comp  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 16 (TNSres) -- Princeton University issued the following news: More than 100 professors, postdoctoral researchers and students from Princeton and five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) met on campus Feb. 2-3 to share results from their research collaborations and to spark ideas for further discovery and innovation. Attendees at the Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research (PACRI) meeting also explored ways to forge new partnerships and use re  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- Princeton University issued the following news: Princeton's Jonathan Mayer has taken a new role as the inaugural chief science and technology advisor and chief artificial intelligence officer at the U.S. Department of Justice. In the newly created role, Mayer will advise on complex issues of technology, law and policy, including cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Mayer has committed to serve in this position for at least 12 months. He started at the en  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Feb. 22 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: The Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community College will present "Protecting Historical Artifacts and Cultural Preservation," an online webinar with distinguished scholar and ambassador-at-large Dr. Richard Kurin, Friday, March 15, from 10-11 a.m. The event is free of charge and open to the public. The webinar will focus on the challenges of preserving histo  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Raritan Valley Community College Ophthalmic Science student Aimee Domnizky of Howell has been named a 2024 Transitions(R) Student Ambassador. During the one-year role, Transitions(R) Student Ambassadors learn about new technologies being developed by the contact lens company; participate in professional development at the Transitions(R) Academy in Orlando, FL; and network with students, opt  more

SEWELL, New Jersey, Feb. 24 -- Rowan College of South Jersey issued the following news release: Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) and Vineland Public Schools (VPS) were joined by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, and the City of Vineland, to participate in the Celebrate Innovation in Education ceremony. This special event, which took place at Vineland High School South (VHS) on Feb. 21, gave representatives from these entities an opportunity to announce the awarding of $148,000 t  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Feb. 19 (TNSres) -- Rowan University issued the following news: Decades of research have shown that vasopressin, a chemical messenger in the brain, influences social behavior. With a five-year, $2,012,500 grant from the National Institutes of Health, Benjamin Rood, Ph.D., plans to use a new genetic tool that targets specific cells and regions of the brain to better understand this social behavior network. The behavioral neuroscientist has spent years studying the influe  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- Rowan University issued the following news: Nikitas "Nick" Moustakas became Rowan University's newest Board of Trustees member Feb. 14 following an appointment by Gov. Phil Murphy. A founding partner and the current managing partner of the law firm Moustakas Nelson LLC in Haddonfield, Moustakas is a member of the bar in New Jersey and New York who has long made service a personal and professional focus. A current member of the Board of Directors for the Inspi  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- Rowan University issued the following news: Despite setbacks last year, the future of offshore wind energy in New Jersey remains strong, according to Christine Guhl-Sadovy, president of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Energy experts and representatives from three companies building offshore wind farms in New Jersey expressed hope, determination and resilience during "Moving Forward on Offshore Wind: New Challenges, New Competition," a   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 21 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers University announced a historic, transformative open-access partnership with Elsevier, a global leader in information, scientific research, and analytics that publishes leading academic journals including The Lancet and Cell. This agreement marks an important step toward making the results of Rutgers' research openly accessible, increasing its readership and impact, and ensuring it is globally   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Using advanced research techniques, Rutgers Health-led scientists have shed light on how chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are related, paving the way to even bigger breakthroughs. * * * By Greg Bruno New research may create some respite for sufferers of two medically unexplained fatigue-inducing conditions: myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia (  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: A team of Rutgers undergraduates has shown that an experimental drug known as Yoda1 may help drain cranial waste plus neurotoxins that cause Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. "The brain's lymphatic system is one of the hottest research areas in all of medicine right now because it has only been re-discovered in the past ten years, and it's clearly vital to healthy brain function and, ver  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 20 -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Feb. 19, 2024: Gary B. Taffet today joined the Rutgers University Board of Governors as a public member, appointed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and confirmed by the state Senate. Taffet fills the seat vacated by Kevin Egan, who was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in November. Taffet's board term runs until June 30, 2025. A lifelong Middlesex County resident who received his bachelor's degree fro  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * More than half say they are not likely to consider buying an EV * * * Half of New Jersey residents do not support plans to phase out the sale of new gas-powered vehicles completely by 2035, as announced by Gov. Phil Murphy last November, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. While those polled in December see the policy's environmental and health benefits, they are concerned about the  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Health researchers find people tend to prefer personalized, home-based end-of-life care services after previous experiences with home health care * * * By Nicole Swenarton Home health care use in the last three years of a patient's life is associated with a higher likelihood of hospice care at the end of life, according to a Rutgers Health study. Researchers, whose findings are publis  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Kisha Belton Chubb Tracey Simon, a peer support specialist, understands the devastating toll of vision loss. When she lost her sight, she experienced sadness, anger, isolation, and denial--yet, she had to learn to take care of herself and her children, how to grocery shop, how to navigate travel. She recalls how even simple tasks became daunting. "Something I could easily do sighted, like plug a lamp into a  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Feb. 24 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Raritan Valley Community College hosted a site for the 2024 Global Game Jam, held January 22-28. The global event drew over 35,000 participants worldwide from more than 800 virtual and in-person sites in over 100 countries. This year also marked the first time that games were created on all seven continents, thanks to the efforts of a research team stationed in Antarctica. Twenty jammers re  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Raritan Valley Community College President Dr. Michael J. McDonough will serve on the Presidents' Council of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge in 2024. In that role, Dr. McDonough will join a group of 13 college and university presidents across the country charged with supporting senior leaders in higher education to foster nonpartisan democratic engagement on their campuses. The Presid  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: You can do more with a physics degree than become the next Sheldon Cooper. You can become a next-generation quantum engineer. Sounds cool, eh? But what exactly does a quantum engineer do, and why do we need them? You may not be aware that quantum mechanics, which studies the subatomic building blocks of matter and energy, is expected to revolutionize communications, computing, and a wide range of related  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: Stevens Institute of Technology has secured a five year contract with a $15 million ceiling aimed at revolutionizing the applications of quantum technologies in practical, real-world scenarios. The project, funded by the U.S. Army, focuses on bridging the gap between laboratory demonstrations and field deployable systems. Traditionally, demonstrations of quantum advantages have been confined to laborator  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 22 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: The Wiley Foundation is pleased to announce that the 22nd annual Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences will be awarded to Judith Kimble, Allan Spradling, and Raymond Schofield for their discovery of the stem cell niche, a localized environment that controls stem cell identity. First awarded in 2002, The Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences is presented annually to recognize contributions that have  more

EAST BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- IBM issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. | BENGALURU, India -- Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, today announced the launch of Wipro Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Ready Platform, a new service that will allow clients to create their enterprise-level, fully integrated and customized AI environments. The Wipro Enterprise AI-Ready Platform le  more