CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 -- The American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: "The First Amendment and the Freedom to Read" project from Townsend Harris High School in Flushing, New York, is the recipient of the 2024 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Roald Dahl's Miss Honey Social Justice Award. Sponsored by Penguin Young Readers, a division of Penguin Random House, the Roald Dahl Award recognizes   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: * * * Tina Nenoff and Babu Chalamala recognized for contributions to engineering * * * Two Sandia National Laboratories researchers, Tina Nenoff and Babu Chalamala, have been elected as members of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering. They are among the 114 new members and 21 international members to be inducted as the class of 2024.  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 4 (TNSres) -- The American Association for Cancer Research issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today announced its newest class of grant recipients. Since 1993, the AACR has allocated $138 million and awarded over 900 research grants to support hundreds of scientists devoted to advancing the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. These grants support researchers in the   more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 4 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: Padmanee Sharma, M.D., Ph.D., associate vice president of Immunobiology, professor of Genitourinary Medical Oncology and Immunology, and director of scientific programs for the James P. Allison Institute at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has been elected to the 2024 class of Fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Academy in recognition of   more

GARDEN CITY, New York, April 4 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Education and earning a degree from Adelphi offered a lifeline to Serena Martin '05. As executive director for New Hour, she now leads efforts to support incarcerated women and promote policy reform in New York state. Serena Martin '05 was 22 years old when she was released from Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, New York state's largest women's prison, where she had earned her associate degree in its College Pro  more

ALBANY, New York, April 4 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: By Alex Peebles For 30 years, Albany Law School has formally celebrated the legacy of Kate Stoneman, Class of 1898, as the first woman to graduate from Albany Law School and the first woman to be admitted to the New York State Bar by honoring the women in law who continue to expand opportunities for women. The beloved Kate Stoneman Day has become an esteemed Albany Law tradition that has honored dozens of women who embo  more

ALMA, Michigan, April 4 -- Alma College issued the following news: Dr. Julie McKay, a member of the Alma College Class of 1981; as well as a physician, humanitarian and volunteer, will deliver the keynote address at Alma College's 137th year commencement ceremony. Nearly 300 students will participate in the ceremony on Saturday, April 20, at the campus's Hogan Center, in Art Smith Arena. "We are delighted to have Julie McKay address our graduating seniors at commencement," Alma College Presid  more

READING, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: Alvernia University has been recognized as the Berks County college or university in the 2024 People's Choice Who's Who in Business listing for the fifth consecutive year and for the first time in the adult continuing education category. "Alvernia's faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and community partners enable our university's mission to serve the underserved and as an anchor institution in Berks County,  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society issued the following news release: ATLANTA, April 3, 2024 - American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists are presenting research studies at the annual meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR), April 5-10 in San Diego, California. The meeting is the focal point of the cancer research community, where scientists, clinicians, other health care professionals, survivors, patients, and advocates gather to sh  more

NEW YORK, April 4 (TNSres) -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * Awards Recognize Excellence in Research in the Humanities and Interpretive Social Sciences * * * The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 ACLS Fellowships. The ACLS Fellowship Program supports scholars who are poised to make original and significant contributions to knowledge in any field of the humanities or interpretive   more

NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts, April 4 -- The American Farmland Trust issued the following news release: American Farmland Trust's New England Farmer Microgrants Program (NEFMP) awarded nearly $1M in grants to support New England farmers between Feb. and March 2024. In its fifth year, NEFMP continues to address key barriers faced by farmers in the region, including access to land, farm succession and land transfer planning, and adopting regenerative agriculture or soil health practices on livestoc  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Amtrak has awarded its first-ever "Delivery Partner" contract, an innovative construction management approach that will help drive successful execution of the $6 billion Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, the company's single largest capital project. The award follows a competitive procurement process that began in early 2023. * "We're proud to award this important De  more

ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 4 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: A professor from the Anderson University College of Arts and Sciences has spent this academic year in Nigeria teaching, speaking and researching the Nigerian film industry. Anderson University College of Arts and Sciences Associate Professor of English Dr. Kolawole Olaiya is supporting professional communication programs at the Federal University of Technology Akure in Nigeria as part of a U.S. Departme  more

ARNOLD, Maryland, April 4 -- Anne Arundel Community College issued the following news release: Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Kellie McCants-Price, Ph.D., was recognized as an honoree of Anne Arundel County's 2024 Michelle Obama Awards. Named after the former first lady who serves as a role model for women, the award celebrates remarkable women across the county who recognize the need to eradicate bias and discrimination from lives and institutions, paving the way for a more pos  more

BASEL, Switzerland, April 4 -- Avolta, a travel retailer, issued the following news release: Avolta, leading travel experience player, has been chosen as the main retail partner by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), expanding their presence across nearly the entire NCL fleet and strengthening the company's cruise portfolio. The major cruise company has awarded Avolta new contracts on a total of four NCL ships as well as renewing its existing contracts for 14 NCL ships. Avolta is kicking off new contr  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 4 -- Trinity College issued the following news: Trinity College alumnus Daniel Meyer '80, P'20 will be the 2024 Commencement speaker on Sunday, May 19, at 11:00 a.m., on the Main Quad. He will receive an honorary degree along with a pair of local leaders who have shaped Hartford, Luke and Sara Bronin. A political science major, Meyer gained his first restaurant experience in New York City following graduation. He then went to Europe to study cooking in Italy and Fr  more

BEREA, Ohio, April 4 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: A business leader whose visionary thinking has earned him global acclaim for excellence in his industry, Glenn Barrett '71 is being welcomed back to campus as BW's Spring Commencement speaker. Barrett is the founder and CEO of OrthoLite, Inc., the global leader of branded, high-performance, comfort footwear products. As the keynote speaker, Barrett will address approximately 615 undergraduate and graduate students an  more

PARAMUS, New Jersey, April 4 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: For the second consecutive year, Bergen Community College has earned a spot on Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine's "Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges." Only 18 institutions from across the country earned the designation. Bergen President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., said creating a culture of belongingness where faculty and staff feel welcome and valued represents a strategic pri  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 4 -- The Bipartisan Policy Center issued the following news release: A select group of provosts, deans, and faculty in STEM fields convened at Purdue University last month for an executive symposium to debate and discuss the state of academic freedom in higher education and how better to cultivate an open, scholarly environment for mathematics, sciences, and engineering. The symposium, Academic Freedom and STEM: Challenges on Campus and Beyond, co-hosted by the B  more

LONDON, England, April 4 -- The British Royal Navy issued the following news: Royal Marines will strike faster and further across the Arctic snow thanks to a pound sterling10m investment in new snowmobiles for reconnaissance and raiding operations. The UK Commando Force is the nation's specialist extreme cold weather troops, capable of surviving, moving, and fighting across the Arctic's inhospitable terrain. Royal Marines have traditionally moved across the snow on skis, snowshoes or towed by   more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 4 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: In a special ceremony, Brooklyn Law School honored public service work with awards for those in the field, as well as Class of 2024 members who have performed exceptionally by working in the Law School's own clinics and on various pro bono projects. The students honored at the April 2 event devoted a combined 87,000 hours to assisting immigrants, small business owners, survivors of domestic violence, people threatene  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 4 -- The California Manufacturers and Technology Association issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announced today it honored California Assemblymember Tim Grayson, representing Assembly District 15, as the first-ever recipient of the prestigious Legislator of the Year Award. CMTA presented the award to Asm. Grayson at the organization's Annual Board & Membership Meeting in Palm Springs on   more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 4 -- The California Labor Federation issued the following news release: The California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO representing over 1,300 affiliated unions with over 2.3 million union members in California, has announced 17 sponsored bills for the 2024 state legislative session. "Labor's agenda is focused on empowering workers to shape the future of work, instead of allowing corporations and tech companies to continue playing by their own rules and amass wealth whi  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 4 -- The Canadian Franchise Association issued the following news: Considered the pinnacle of franchise achievement in Canada, the CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising are given annually to franchise systems that have demonstrated superior franchise relations, leadership, training, and communications. To reflect the wide range of franchise opportunities in Canada and to enable franchise systems to be rated against their peers in their class, the Awards of Excellence   more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- Carlyle Group issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: NEW YORK and WASHINGTON -- Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced the appointment of Afsaneh M. Beschloss, a leader in sustainable and inclusive investing and policy and founder and CEO of RockCreek, one of the world's largest women-owned investment firms, to serve as an independent director on its Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2024, increasing Carlyle's Board to 14 members. Dr. T  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 4 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: On March 29, the University at Buffalo School of Management community gathered to recognize the research and success of the school's doctoral students during the 13th annual PhD Showcase. Fourteen doctoral students from all six School of Management departments presented posters highlighting their research accomplishments. Presentations included a wide range of topi  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: While pursuing a bachelor's degree in anthropology and international relations at the Maxwell School, Anna Terzaghi says she has come to care greatly about people --"the lives they live, the culture they are surrounded by, the stories they tell." "I am deeply invested in humanitarian issues and in pursuing justice for international war crimes," adds Terzaghi, who is from Australia and hopes to pursue a law degree aft  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on April 2, 2024: * * * CNBC & NBCUniversal today launched a new bilingual social media campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of financial literacy * * * As Financial Literacy Month kicks off, CNBC and NBCU's iconic, award-winning PSA campaign, 'The More You Know' today launched a new, bilingual social media campaign for English and Spanish-speaking audiences to highlight the importance   more

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland, April 4 -- Memorial University of Newfoundland issued the following news release: An academic highlight, Memorial University's spring convocation ceremonies will see more than 2,900 degrees, including more than 800 graduate degrees, conferred. Convocation takes place at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre on May 16 and at the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre from May 28-31. Honorary degree recipients Memorial will also recognize five people for their leadersh  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- The Creative Coalition issued the following news release: Get ready for an exhilarating ride through the world of laughter and self-discovery as Mayan Lopez - the dynamic actor, writer, and producer - unveils the magical alchemy of comedy in her life on the latest episode of Hollywood at Home. In this exclusive interview, Mayan peels back the layers of her past, inviting listeners into the whirlwind of her Hollywood upbringing intertwined with the complexiti  more

CLAYTON, Australia, April 4 -- The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation issued the following news release: Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has announced a $20 million investment to provide small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with greater access to vital research and development (R&D) opportunities to accelerate their growth. The funding will allow CSIRO's SME Connect team to support up to 750 SMEs through a range of programs and initiatives that pr  more

LA PLATA, Maryland, April 4 -- The College of Southern Maryland issued the following news: College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Nursing Clinical Simulation Coordinator Professor Linda Goodman is among 35 state-wide recipients of the Dr. Peg E. Daw Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition Award. Each award comes with a $10,000 grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission. "This recognition emphasizes the commitment of our nurse faculty who provide state-of-the-art training for our current nursing   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 -- Cumulus Media, an audio-first media and entertainment company, issued the following company release: Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation will honor four Cumulus Media and Westwood One personalities with 2024 Gracie Awards. The Gracie Awards are presented annually and recognize exemplary programming created by, for, and about women in all facets of media and entertainment. Honorees are selected in national, local, an  more

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, April 4 (TNSres) -- CVS Health issued the following news release: To support the next generation of pharmacists, CVS Health(R) (NYSE: CVS) today announced two new offerings for pharmacy students: an enhanced PharmD tuition assistance program for eligible CVS Pharmacy(R) interns and a new scholarship for students enrolled in pharmacy schools nationwide. The CVS Health PharmD tuition assistance program is available to all eligible CVS Pharmacy interns and consists of a   more

DOVER, Delaware, April 4 -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Gov. John Carney and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today celebrated and hiked newly acquired land that expands White Clay Creek State Park in Newark. This expansion of the nearly 3,650-acre park marks a historic environmental investment to enhance recreational opportunities, bolster wildlife habitats, and preserve additio  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: As part of the annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service today renewed its warning to taxpayers concerning pricey Offer in Compromise (OIC) "mills" that aggressively mislead taxpayers into thinking their tax debts can disappear. As in past years, companies running OIC mills continue heavily advertising their promises to settle taxpay  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 4 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Ducks Unlimited (DU) announced the winners of the 2024 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the conservation and restoration of North America's wetlands and waterfowl. The awards, spanning nine categories, were presented at the 89th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. "Each year, Ducks Unlimited proudly acknowledges the s  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: Duquesne University President Ken Gormley has announced the inaugural funding provided to club sports organizations at the University from a special endowment he created for that purpose last fall. A total of $50,000 will be split this year among the 13 teams and their roughly 370 student team members. Most of the teams will have about 40% of their annual costs covered by the allocation. Expenses incur  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), representing the top executive search and leadership consulting firms worldwide, today announces 2024 officers and representatives appointed to the AESC Council of the Americas. The Council consists of elected officers and representatives from AESC Member executive search and leadership advi  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 4 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is proud to announce this year's recipients of the "Experience Excellence" Superintendents of the Year, continuing a commitment to education throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and building on a rich, foundational history of preparing teachers and educational leaders. The awards are given in conjunction with the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative (CKEC) and Southea  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- FMC, an agricultural sciences company, issued the following news release: FMC has been awarded the Selo Empresa Limpa (Clean Company Seal) from Instituto Ethos, and the Selo Mais Integridade (Integrity Plus Seal) from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA). Both awards acknowledge the company's dedication to ethical, responsible, and sustainable business practices. Instituto Ethos' Clean Company Seal is awarded to companies committed to   more

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 4 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: Shigeko Honda, who was director of the University of West Florida Japan Center and Japan House for 26 years, has been awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. Honda was recognized at an event on UWF's Pensacola campus on April 1 which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Japan House. The Order of the Rising Sun, Japan'  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is pleased to announce that Sarah Mallett has joined the Firm as a partner in the Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations Practice Group. Ms. Mallett most recently served as an Assistant Director in the Enforcement Division at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Fort Worth Regional Office. She has experience representing public companies, private equity fir  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 4 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: By Whitney Slightham By 2050, it's estimated that 153 million people will have a form of dementia, according to data published in The Lancet Public Health. However, new research suggests that healthy lifestyle interventions alone could significantly reduce dementia risk. "If we could change people's risk factors, whether it's their high blood pressure, or their sleep, or  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- Friends of the Earth issued the following news release: Friends of the Earth has filed a lawsuit (https://foe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024.04.02.FOE-v-DOE-Complaint-FINAL.pdf) against the U.S. Department of Energy for its faulty environmental review associated with a $1.1 billion award to continue operating Diablo Canyon, California's last remaining nuclear power plant. The award is being provided to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) pursuant to the U.S.   more

DOVER, Delaware, April 4 -- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control issued the following news on April 3, 2024: Gov. John Carney and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today celebrated and hiked newly acquired land that expands White Clay Creek State Park in Newark. This expansion of the nearly 3,650-acre park marks a historic environmental investment to enhance recreational opportunities, bolster wildlife habi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 4 -- Grange Insurance Co. issued the following news: The Columbus YP Club has recognized Grange Insurance as a Wonderful Workplace Award winner for Young Professionals. This award celebrates the outstanding efforts made by local businesses in the region to build culture and create a great workplace. "Being recognized as a Wonderful Workplace for young professionals is a true testament to the commitment, talent and innovative attitude of our associates," said Grange Insura  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 4 (TNSres) -- The Houston Association of Realtors issued the following news release: As we observe Fair Housing Month, the Houston Association of REALTORS(R) (HAR) announces HAR Past Chair Shad Bogany has received the National Association of REALTORS(R) (NAR) 2024 Fair Housing Champion Award. Bogany was one of three national recipients of this prestigious award which honors real estate professionals who go above and beyond to promote fair housing practices and expand homeo  more

BARNSTABLE, Massachusetts, April 4 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today at the YMCA of Cape Cod that 16 school districts are receiving $3.4 million to support their efforts to expand access to affordable high-quality preschool through the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI). Nine currently participating districts will be expanding their efforts, adding 32 preschool classroom  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 4 -- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt issued the following news release: Learning technology company HMH has been named a finalist in nine categories for the 2024 CODiE Awards, including "Best Suite of Connected/Integrated Solutions" for its comprehensive core, intervention, assessment and professional learning offerings. Presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the CODiE Awards honor excellence in leading technology products and services, with   more

BRATTLEBORO, Vermont, April 4 -- Holstein Association issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Holstein Association USA has selected the 2024 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) Semifinalists and 2024 Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) Finalists. The National Junior Holstein Association is a dynamic organization for youth under the age of 21, with over 8,000 active members in 48 states. The Distinguished Junior Member award is the highest achievement for National Junior Holstein  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs issued the following testimony by Shane Liermann, deputy national legislative director of Disabled American Veterans, involving a hearing on March 20, 2024, entitled "Lost in Translation: How VA's Disability Claims and Appeals Letters Should be Simplified": * * * Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member Pappas and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting DAV (Disabled American Vet  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs issued the following testimony by Diane Boyd Rauber, executive director of the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, involving a hearing on March 20, 2024, entitled "Lost in Translation: How VA's Disability Claims and Appeals Letters Should be Simplified": * * * Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member Pappas, and members of the Subcommittee, the National Organization of Veterans' Adv  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 4 -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news on April 3, 2024: The Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County announced today that its 2nd Annual Housing Heroes Luncheon will take place on May 8, 2024, at the Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Its inaugural event drew more than 350 attendees. This year, West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James will receive the organization's distinguished Housing Heroes Award.  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing today the award of over $30 million to fair housing organizations across the country under its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). The grants will support the efforts of national, state, and local fair housing entities working to address violations of the Fair Housing Act and to end discrimination  more

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 4 -- The International Boxing Association issued the following news: The International Boxing Association (IBA) has disappointingly heard that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) did not uphold IBA's appeal against the decision of the IOC Session that withdrew the recognition of the organization. Despite the IBA's hard working and diligent efforts to establish a robust and stable Home of Boxing for its athletes and coaches through extensive reforms, the associ  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 -- The International Interior Design Association issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is proud to announce the recipient of the inaugural IIDA ICON Award, recognizing extraordinary service and contributions to the profession of interior design. Lauren Rottet, FIIDA, FAIA, Founding Principal and President of Rottet Studio, has been named the recipient for her significant accomplishments and impactful c  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 4 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The governor recently signed State Rep. Jim Lucas' (R-Seymour) legislation into law to create the state's first-ever medal of honor for first responders. Lucas said he authored the legislation after being contacted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and determining the state did not offer an award to recognize first responders who were injured or died while on duty. "Whether its firefigh  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in empowering informed decisions through news, rankings and advice, today announced that Indira Lakshmanan has joined the company to start an Ideas & Opinions platform. In this newly created role, Lakshmanan will be responsible for developing and overseeing content that provides perspective, insight and   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), has elected Toyosi Timilehin George from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, to its Board of Directors. Timilehin George's term will start on September 1, 2024, and last for one year. IFTSA is a mission-driven organization that suppor  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 4 -- 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: Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the breast ultrasound industry and, based on its findings, recognizes iSono Health with the 2023 United States New Product Innovation Award. The company is carving a new category for the automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) market. The iSono Health  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 4 -- Herzing University issued the following news: Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution focusing on healthcare and nursing degree programs, proudly congratulates Jill Schwieters, an esteemed member of its Healthcare Advisory Board, on being named a recipient of the Baldrige Foundation's Leadership Award for Excellence. This prestigious honor celebrates Schwieters' remarkable contributions to healthcare leadership and innovation. Schwieter  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts issued the following news release: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces the full cast for the highly anticipated Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. As previously announced, Bye Bye Birdie will star two-time Tony Award(R) winner Christian Borle (Some Like It Hot, Something Rotten!) as Albert Peterson, Krysta Rodriguez (Into the Woods, Spring Awakening) as Rosie Alvarez, and Tony Awa  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 4 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: The Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine has received two awards totaling more than $20 million from the National Eye Institute at the National Institutes of Health, both of which will be used for a six-year clinical trial investigating a potential treatment for the most common inherited retinal disease, retinitis pigmentosa. The disease causes retinal cells in the eye, or cells that sense light,   more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- Scholars at Risk issued the following joint letter with 27 organizations on April 3, 2024: * * * Scholars at Risk joins 27 organizations in calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace. Dr. Al-Singace has now been on a hunger strike for 1,000 days to protest the confiscation of his research documents. You can support Dr. Al-Singace by signing this letter (https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/actions/abduljalil-al-singace-bahrain/#Dr.%20Abdul%  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 4 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B320603) on April 3, 2024: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Eight MONIQUE HOWARD, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. ACCOR MANAGEMENT US, INC., Defendant and Respondent. APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Jill Feeney, Judge. Affirmed. Nguyen Theam Lawyers, Minh T. Nguyen; Guenard & Bozarth, Glenn Guenard  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 4 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University is recognizing seven outstanding Kansas teachers with its High School Science Teacher of the Year Awards. The award highlights and rewards inspirational and impactful high school science teachers throughout the state. Biology, chemistry, geology and physics faculty members in K-State's College of Arts and Sciences selected the recipients. Students majoring in biology, chemistry, ge  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, April 4 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The Los Angeles Times and Spectrum News 1 received a Golden Mike Award on Saturday for an installment of "Hear Me Out," which aired on "L.A. Times Today." Presented by the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California, the Golden Mike Awards promote excellence in local broadcast journalism. The awards were presented at a ceremony in Universal City on March 30. The Times a  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: La Roche University has received the 2024-25 Gold Military Friendly(R) School designation from Viqtory Media, a veteran-owned company and publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine. Institutions earning the Military Friendly(R) School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2024-2025 survey with 537 earning award  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County)spoke on the floor of the House to honor the heroes of the Jolly 51, including Master Sgt. Christopher Raguso of Huntington and Staff Sgt. Dashan Briggs of Riverhead, based out of the 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach. During the speech, LaLota recommitted to doing everything in his power to ensure the heroes of Jolly 51 are posthumously awarded  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 4 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, Governor Maura Healey declared April 3, 2024, as Massachusetts Agriculture Day. As part of the celebration, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced over $3 million in grants to support Massachusetts farmers through programs that improve composting efforts, food safety, cranberry bog restoration, stewardship, and business planning.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown Cybersecurity & Data Privacy partner Dominique Shelton Leipzig received the 2024 "Privacy Vanguard Award" from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). The award is one of the most prestigious in the privacy field. The IAPP describes the award as follows: "Only a select few reach the pinnacle of their profession. The IAPP Privacy Vanguard Awards recognize one IAPP member from fiv  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Duluth, GA -- Today, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-07) announced the opening of the FY24 Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) funding opportunity. Last week, McBath convened a community briefing with featured guests from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Community Justice Action Fund spotlighting the initiative, which she and other Congressional Black Caucus Members championed as pa  more

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland, April 4 -- Memorial University of Newfoundland issued the following news release: Entrepreneurs Dr. Greg Roberts and Kim Paddon will be honoured by Memorial University's Faculty of Business Administration at its 37th annual Partners Celebration on Wednesday, April 24, at the Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus. Business students Precious Dela Cruz and Elizabeth Hanrahan will also receive awards for their contributions to student and university life through v  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Mercer University is once again ranked as a No. 1 Military Friendly(R) School for the 2024-2025 award year. The rankings, announced March 27, place Mercer top among 537 institutions across the country recognized for their military and veteran programs and initiatives. "You have heard us say many times that every day at Mercer University is Armed Forces Appreciation Day, and our consistent  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- Metropolitan Opera issued the following news release: Tilman Michael, Chorus Master of the Frankfurt Opera for the past ten seasons, has been appointed Chorus Director of the Metropolitan Opera, replacing Donald Palumbo, who earlier announced that he would step down at the end of the Met season this June. Chosen by Met Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Michael will begin his duties as the C. Graham Berwind, III Chorus Director over the summer in preparation for the start  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 4 -- Miami University issued the following news: By Josh Chapin, University Communications and Marketing One of Renee Baernstein's earliest passions was languages. The first foreign language she studied was French. The first she learned well was Italian. The St. Louis native sees similarities in her new role as dean of Miami University's College of Arts and Science (CAS). Each of the college's disciplines and fields has its own unique way of asking questions, of understand  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 4 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders are encouraging North Carolina employers to hire veterans and to apply for recognition with a HIRE Vets Medallion Award, an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor. The application period runs through April 30, 2024. "We're grateful for our veterans whose military service and sac  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 4 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: * * * More than $3.4 Million Available; Credit Unions Should Review Eligibility * * * Low-income-designated credit unions can apply for 2024 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants between May 1 and July 1. "These grants give eligible credit unions the resources needed to support the financial needs of their members and communities," NCUA Chairman Todd M. Ha  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- New York Magazine issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: New York Magazine was recognized yesterday by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) with two National Magazine Awards. The magazine was honored in the category of Single-Topic Issue for "The War and New York," which examined the ripple effect of the Israel-Hamas war in New York City. Under the leadership of photography director Jody Quon, the magazine won for the first time for overall excellenc  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 4 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: WAER has named award-winning reporter, anchor and journalism instructor Holliday Moore as the public radio station's next news and public affairs director. She is scheduled to start in mid-April. Moore arrives in Syracuse after working in the Phoenix, Arizona, market, where her extensive experience includes tenures as a Morning Edition reporter for KJZZ-FM, the local NPR af  more

BISBEE, Arizona, April 4 -- Cochise County Board of Supervisors issued the following statement on April 2, 2024, by Superintendent Loy Guzman: * * * We are happy to announce and congratulate two of our esteemed educators Ms. Rebecca Bhasme, Science Teacher at Willox Unified School District and Ms. Loy Guzman, Superintendent, Principal, and Lead Teacher at Apache Elementary School District. They are both finalist for the School Connect Champions of Education Awards taking place on April 25th in  more

NIAGARA, New York, April 4 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Niagara University has received several grants that will support students and enhance programs across academic disciplines. The university's clinical mental health counseling program received a grant from the Patrick P. Lee Foundation to support students preparing for careers in this critical field. The funding will be used to establish up to five scholarships for full-time students in the program, which is accredited  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 4 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named NICE CXone Workforce Engagement Management (WEM) as a recipient of the 2023 Future of Work Agent Experience Award. TMC's first Annual Future of Work Agent Experience Award recognizes and honors companies' commitment to excellence across all elements of the agent experience, from technology to wor  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 4 -- The National Junior College Athletic Association issued the following news: As the 2024 NCAA Division I winter sports season comes to a close, the NJCAA is highlighting alumni who continued their success at the next level and received conference awards. NJCAA men's and women's basketball were represented by alumni who received a season-ending award from their four-year institution's conference. Seventeen total alumni took home an individual conference award  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 4 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * fellow legislators laud his years of service * * * After nearly 16 years of dedicated service in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, Representative Corey Mock has announced that he will not seek the Democratic-NPL nomination for re-election in District 18. During his near-generation-long tenure in the legislature, Mock has been a steadfast advocate for the people of Grand For  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, April 4 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: Dr. Karen Britt, an assistant professor of art history at Northwest Missouri State University, is the recipient of the Frank A. Dutra Annual Award for the best 2023 article published in Mediterranean Studies. The Dutra Award Committee for Mediterranean Studies, a peer-reviewed journal published by Pennsylvania State University Press, commended Britt and her collaborator Dr. Ra'anan Boustan, f  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 4 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Carrie Gates The University of Notre Dame's Institute for Latino Studies (ILS) and Creative Writing Program will present a poetry reading and discussion on Wednesday (April 10) at 4:30 p.m., featuring Ada Limon, the U.S. Poet Laureate; Carmen Gimenez, executive director and publisher of Graywolf Press; and poet and scholar heidi andrea restrepo rhodes, who uses they/them pronouns and styles their name wi  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, April 4 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: Brenda Ohsner, the Foreign Military Sales CH-53K logistics support for the Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261), received the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) SYSCOM Security Cooperation Office (SSCO) Achievement Commitment Excellence (ACE) Award for Sustainment during a ceremony on Tuesday, April 2. Rear Adm. Tony Rossi, director of the Navy International Program Office, and  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on April 3, 2024: The Shapiro Administration announced today that applications are now being accepted for funding to help communities create opportunities for residents that increase physical activity by walking, rolling, riding bikes, and using public transit. Boroughs, cities, towns, townships, and counties can apply for up to $3,000 through the Justin R. Lehman Community Capacity-Building Pr  more

CHANTILLY, Virginia, April 4 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was awarded a position on an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity multiple award task order contract by the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA's) Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD). The $1 billion ceiling value contract to  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission issued the following news: The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation want to remind artists and craftspeople to submit applications to exhibit their work in the annual Art of the State. Now in its 57th year, this acclaimed juried exhibition boasts a tradition of presenting highly creative art by Pennsylvanians, chosen by a distinguished panel of jurors. Art of the State is ope  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued the following news on April 3, 2024: * * * Annual reduction of nearly 1,400 metric tons of methane pollution emissions from President Biden's Investing in America agenda - equivalent to taking nearly 10,000 cars off the road * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced $392 million i  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 4 -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release: Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, announced that it has been selected by Beebe Healthcare (Beebe) as its supply chain operations strategic partner. This partnership will allow Beebe to focus on delivering exceptional care in their community while Premier's supply chain management and consulting team will support the people,   more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The U.S. racial wealth gap was the focus of a symposium hosted by the Lender Center for Social Justice last week. "Interrogating the Racial Wealth Gap: Thinking Locally," featured presentations by five faculty teams whose research is supported by 2023 MetLife Foundation grants. Projects focused on how demographics, situations and policies may create conditions that contribute to--or can help resolve--the existence of  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Five Syracuse University students have been selected for the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate scholarship awarded in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in the U.S. This is the first time Syracuse has had five students selected for the cohort and the third consecutive year the University has had at least three scholars selected in one year. The recipients are: Julia Fancher, a s  more

ENNIS, Montana, April 4 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke joined Madison County Commissioners and local stakeholders for a ceremonial check presentation to celebrate the award of a $1,088,000 grant to fund the modernization of two county-owned nursing home facilities in Ennis and Sheridan. The grant will fund replacements for 71 news beds that were originally acquired in the 1970s, repave parking lot  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, Uganda's Constitutional Court announced its verdict on a legal challenge against the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), which was signed into law by President Museveni in May 2023. The AHA is one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Rather than strike it down, the Court unanimously ruled that only certain provisions are nullified while the law itself - and its most dang  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 4 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Governor Kristi Noem's Freedom Works Here Ad, "Bright Side," won a national award for Best TV Ad at this year's Reed Awards. "When I kicked off Freedom Works Here, my goal was to tell South Dakota's story to the entire nation," said Governor Noem. "I am blown away by the national recognition these ads have brought to South Dakota - and people are moving here because of it! We   more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 4 -- The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology issued the following news: The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology announced that Sam Jackson, PhD, has joined its team as the Director of the Greening the Southeast (GSE) project, a National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines development award. In his new role, Jackson will lead efforts to build a coalition of research, development and commercialization partners across the region to secure NSF Regional Innovations E  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 4 -- Samford University issued the following news release: On April 2, Samford University presented its 2024 Medallion Awards. Established in 2006, the awards recognize individuals who have accomplished important civic or community good. Recipients are community members outside the Samford family who are responsible for deeds of kindness and documented actions of record that make a difference in community and civic life. During the ceremony emceed by David Lamb, seni  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 3, 2024) - On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, Josh Dobbs, San Francisco 49ers quarterback, joins Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss what it feels like to be a Tennessee Volunteer, Dobbs' background in Aerospace Engineering, and their shared interest in UAPs. "Josh is a great guy," said Rep. Burchett. "At UT he was dedicated to his schoolwork and gave a lot of his time  more

SANTA ROSA, California, April 4 -- Santa Rosa Junior College issued the following news release: April 3, 2024, Santa Rosa, Betsy Fischer, Chair of the Culinary Arts Department at Santa Rosa Junior College, recently received the 'Educating for the Future' Award at the NorCal Public Media Food and Wine event on March 30, 2024. Since 2000, Betsy has been in her "dream job" as an instructor in the Culinary Arts Program at Santa Rosa Junior College. She teaches courses in food and beverage operatio  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angus King announced that Maine Woods Company in Portage will receive $300,000 through the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) implementation grant program. This grant award will allow the Maine Woods Company to install an energy efficient steam turbine and warehouse-heating system, allowi  more

BERWYN, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Susan Lessack, a partner in Troutman Pepper's national Labor + Employment practice, has been recognized for her exceptional pro bono services to SeniorLAW Center, a leading advocate for the legal rights of older adults. Lessack will receive the legal nonprofit's Champion for Justice award at its annual gala in Philadelphia on April 10. Champion for Justice honorees epitomize the values and mission of Senio  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: With another significant delay announced in the release of the new FAFSA process by the US Department of Education, Shippensburg University has extended its deadline for new students to confirm to Friday, June 7, 2024. Students should still complete the FASFA application by May 1 to be considered and eligible for the PA State Grant through PHEAA. In December 2020, Congress passed the FASFA Simplification   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Known for its ability to withstand extreme environments and high voltages, silicon carbide (SiC) is a semiconducting material made up of silicon and carbon atoms arranged into crystals that is increasingly becoming essential to modern technologies like electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, telecommunications infrastructure and microelectronics. To advance the potential of this semiconduct  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 4 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Legal historian, bestselling author and entrepreneur Logan Beirne will discuss presidential power through the nation's history during a lecture on April 9 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Law. Beirne will present "A History of Presidential Power" at 5:30 p.m. in the law school's Hiram H. Lesar Building Auditorium. A reception is at 5 p.m. in the formal loung  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: Kristie Abbs, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of social work, presented at two conferences and received an award for a program she created. Abbs' first conference presentation at the Culture of Care Summit, Feb. 14, in Las Vegas, Nevada, titled, "Integration of Social-Emotional Learning into the Classroom," focused on techniques to integrate social-emotional learning in the classroom to a  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: John Mathe, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of counseling and development, and Rachel DeMaria, an SRU instructor of counseling and development, received awards at the American College Counseling Association Conference, Feb. 22-25, in Orlando, Florida. Mathe received the ACCA Counselor of the Year Award for his extraordinary service as a college counselor. To win this award, a committee of  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: Slippery Rock University has announced its 2024 President's Awards. These annual awards recognize faculty and staff for their outstanding service and job performance. Each award has its own selection committee, but all the awards are approved and released by the Office of the President. Recipients were recognized across two ceremonies, April 2, at the Smith Student Center: SRU's Employee Service Recogni  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, April 4 (TNSres) -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: Slippery Rock University recognized several students at its annual Celebration of Achievement awards ceremony, April 2, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom, highlighted by the announcement of SRU's nominee for the Syed Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence. Kelli Galbraith, a senior mathematics major from Gibsonia, is SRU's finalist for the Ali-Zaidi award, which is given to a graduating sen  more

QUEENS, New York, April 4 -- St. John's University issued the following news: Wife, mother, grandmother, widow, religious organizer, servant of the poor: St. Louise de Marillac embraced many roles during her life, and that is why she is an essential ambassador of the Vincentian heritage of St. John's University. The life and legacy of St. Louise was the subject of a Lenten reflection held on March 14 by four members of the St. John's chapter of the Ladies of Charity, a Catholic organization of  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 4 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: When the New Jersey-based energy group PSEG announced in April 2024 that its PSEG Foundation had awarded Stevens $1.45 million to build a new Stevens Center for Sustainability (SCS) and sweeping programming and research in environmental justice, it was only the latest expression of a close relationship that has continued to grow and strengthen over time. PSEG and its foundation have long partnered with S  more

ALBANY, New York, April 4 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker The University at Albany's Massry School of Business is being highlighted by Insight Into Diversity for its ongoing leadership in social mobility. The school has won the 2023-24 Inspiring Programs in Business Award for its EY Leadership Education in Accounting and Diversity (EY LEADs) Program. For more than a decade, UAlbany has partnered with Ernst & Young (EY), o  more

ALBANY, New York, April 4 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Erin Frick University at Albany senior Brianna Lennon has been named "BSW Social Work Student of the Year" by the New York State chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-NYS). The recognition honors a social work undergraduate student who has demonstrated academic excellence, a commitment to social work, and active pursuit of the values, knowledge and skills n  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 4 (TNSres) -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Colter Esparza, a student from Willow, Okla., studying in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), received 2nd place in the Regional, Community, and Tribal College category at the 29th Research Day at the Capitol. Held on March 19 in the Oklahoma State Capitol Rotunda, this annual event was created to showcase the hi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 -- Saint Xavier University issued the following news: In March, Saint Xavier University (SXU) honored faculty, staff and students at the 10th Annual African American Achievement Awards, which recognize the contributions and achievements of the African American community at SXU, whose dedication to academics, service, athletics, and excellence was highlighted throughout the ceremony. "This academic year marks the 10-year anniversary of the African American Achievemen  more

LONDON, England, April 4 -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, issued the following news release: PeerJ has announced a new partnership with Agora - Societa Italiana Di Medicina ad Indirizzo Estetico/Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine - to develop and launch an Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine Hub. The Hub will serve as a dynamic platform for researchers and practitioners in the growing field of aesthetic and regenerative medicine. Through this partnership, aesthetic and regen  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 4 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Professors in Tennessee Tech University's College of Education are not only teaching the more than 1,800 students currently enrolled in their courses - many are also teaching and leading other educators throughout the state. A half-dozen faculty members in the College of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Department alone hold current or recent key statewide leadership posts within vario  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 4 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news on April 3, 2024: With the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)'s announcement today, the Tennessee Department of Education is celebrating Missy Testerman, ESL program director at Rogersville City School, for being named the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. As the National Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Testerman, known for her compassion and devotion to her students and community, will spen  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 4 (TNSres) -- Tennessee American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Tennessee American Water announces that the company's 2023 Water Quality Reports are available to customers on the company's website, tennesseeamwater.com. Tennessee American Water continues to meet or surpass water quality standards. Also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, the publications describe local drinking water sources, summarize laboratory t  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 4 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Two Texas State University doctoral students have been selected as winners of the Dissertation Fellowship from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. This highly competitive, $10,000 national fellowship is awarded annually to only 15 active society members who are doctoral candidates and are completing dissertations. This year marks the second time that TXST has had two Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fell  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The American Kennel Club (AKC), the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Vishu of Kankakee Sheriff's Department in Kankakee, IL., and K9 Biza of Auburn Massachusetts Police Department in Auburn, MA., with the American Kennel Club's DOGNY Paw of Courage Award. The AKC DOGNY Paw of Courage demonstrates appreciation for the work that dogs do in the servic  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- taking place across the University: Performances Bach's Lunch -- 12:10 p.m., April 4, Eisenhower Chapel, University Park campus. "Bach's Lunch" is a weekly concert series during the school year. Concerts are brief in order to make it possible for the University community to attend during  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 4 -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Three attorneys from Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, have been selected for the 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows and Pathfinders programs. Shareholder Karimah J. Lamar (San Diego) will serve in the 2024 LCLD fellows class, and Associates Warsame Y. Hassan (San Diego) and Brian Rho (Seattle) will   more

MOSCOW, Idaho, April 4 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: A University of Idaho Honors Program student majoring in microbiology has been awarded the 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship. The Distinguished Scholarships Program announced that Dayna Buitron, a junior from Caldwell, received the honor. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship is among the most prestigious awards in the United States for undergraduate research in the areas of mathematics, engineering and natural scien  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- The University of California's Los Angeles Campus Samueli School of Engineering issued the following news: Every year, the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering selects and recognizes outstanding achievements by a number of its alumni, faculty members and students who have excelled in various fields. Below are profiles of the four recipients of the 2024 Edward K. Rice Outstanding Student Award. Edward K. Rice Outstanding Doctoral Student Wenzhong Yan Ph.D. '23  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Charlotte Schubert When Shria Kumar, M.D., sees patients with gastric cancer, she is struck by how sick they are. Her patients often first present with advanced stages of disease, when treatments are less effective than if the cancer had been caught earlier. Dr. Kumar, an assistant professor in the Division of Digestive Health and Liver Diseases and member of the Cancer Contro  more

FLINT, Michigan, April 4 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: Christopher Lewis, director of graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint, was recently named the recipient of the 2024 NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education "Pillar of the Profession" award. The award honors student affairs professionals who: * Have provided significant service to NASPA through regional and/or national leadership roles within the association. * Have create  more

LONDON, England, April 4 -- Unite, an industry-based union, issued the following news: Unite, the country's leading trade union, has won a substantial pay award for more than 50 skilled workers at Lucchini Unipart Rail's Doncaster factory. The workers, who were due to begin strike action this week, have called off all industrial action after a significant pay increase of 8 per cent. The workers, who overhaul locomotive bogies for clients, including Siemens and Hitachi, were angry about a 4.5   more

BUFFALO, New York, April 4 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * While the study was complex in design, both participants and treatment center staff became enthusiastic supporters because of the value of an HCV cure * * * People with opioid use disorder who have hepatitis C virus (HCV) were twice as likely to be successfully treated and cured from HCV if they received facilitated telemedicine treatment at their opioid tr  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 4 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: Less than a year after graduating from the University of Lynchburg with a bachelor's degree in special education -- general curriculum (K-12), Mia Sullivan '23 was named "Novice Outstanding Educator of the Year" at her school. Sullivan, a first-year special education teacher at Kerrydale Elementary School in Woodbridge, Virginia, received the award from her principal on Jan. 18. According to Sullivan, her co  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: Amanda Bisol, VMD, will deliver the address at the 2024 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) Commencement to be held on Monday, May 20, 2024. "In my role as Dean, I have the privilege of meeting Penn Vet alumni around the globe, and I am constantly reminded of the astounding lives of our graduates. They span every sector of our profession  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 4 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Although many visitors to Texas Science & Natural History Museum are familiar with exhibits featuring towering fossils of dinosaurs from millions of years ago, the museum's newest exhibition is all about sustainability for the future. Each year, the fashion industry produces plastics for the manufacture of synthetic materials, using the equivalent of 300 million bathtubs of petroleum in the process. To advance  more

PERTH, Australia, April 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: An expert in mesothelioma from The University of Western Australia has been honoured with a prestigious award in recognition of his contribution to patient care, innovation in treatment and development of new research. Dr Wee Loong (Melvin) Chin, from UWA's Medical School, was the recipient of the Emeritus Professor Eric G. Saint Memorial Award from the Asbestos Diseases Society of Australia.   more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, April 4 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: Ninety-five students from high schools around the state competed at Innovations, an annual high school art competition held at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma. USAO's art faculty assessed 158 entries to assign 31 awards of merit, 5 judges' choice awards and one award for best in show. This year's Best in Show prize was awarded to Trevor Percival from Alva for his original pot  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 4 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, celebrated the naming of the Denbo Center for Humanities and the Arts on April 2. The center is named for alumnus Don Denbo, a former Vol football star, who is dedicated to promoting an education grounded in the humanities. Part of the College of Arts and Sciences and formerly known as the UT Humanities Center, the Denbo Center will support arts and humanities researc  more

TYLER, Texas, April 4 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler received nearly $114,000 from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, State Wildlife Grant Program and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to enhance freshwater mussel conservation in Louisiana. Dr. Neil Ford, UT Tyler professor emeritus of biology, serves as principal investigator on the two-year research project. Ford will lead a Houston-based environmental  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 4 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: By Gary Johnson Devin Sobottka spent seven years working in warehouses while trying to find the right job fit for his associate degree in information technology networking. When the pandemic hit, Sobottka reevaluated his career and decided to pursue his true passion -- chemistry -- at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Sobottka's decision to return to UW-Eau Claire where he was enro  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Vox Media issued the following news on April 3, 2024: Vox Media Studios is celebrating the premiere of the latest Netflix series, Files of the Unexplained. With all episodes premiering today, Files of the Unexplained is a new docu-series that investigates eerie encounters to bizarre disappearances, mysterious hauntings to chilling cold cases. Each episode features different experiences with first hand accounts of strange phenomena alongside experts and locals. Episodes in  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 3 (TNSres) -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: As North Carolina's top economic driver, agriculture is practiced in every corner of the state. But, most of the research and technological innovations that could benefit and grow the $103 billion industry are housed within companies and universities in more urban areas of the state. To address this gap in access, researchers at Wake Forest, along with nine other university, business, state ag  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 4 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news on April 2, 2024: Today Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Whitney M. Rivera to the Snohomish County Superior Court. She is appointed to replace Judge Anita Farris, who will retire from the bench effective April 30, 2024. In November 2020, Rivera was appointed to serve as the sole municipal court judge for Edmonds Municipal Court. She successfully ran for a four-year term in 2021 to retain her se  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Competition is open to all high school students in the Third District; Winning artwork to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol April 3, 2024...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) is encouraging all Third District high schoolers to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The nationwide contest is an opportunity for Arkansas students to showcase their artistic talents. One winning submission from each  more

SINGAPORE, April 4 (TNSres) -- World Scientific Publishing issued the following news release: In a world where adversity often tests the limits of human resilience, one man's incredible journey stands as a testament to the power of never giving up. Terence, a stroke survivor, shares his extraordinary story in a new book that offers hope, inspiration and practical insights for those facing similar challenges. Strength in Motion: The Next Chapter of Stroke invites readers into Terence's journey   more