EMPORIA, Kansas, April 5 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: For nearly three decades, Hershel and Augusta Shepherd's magnanimity and commitment to academic excellence have allowed Emporia State University to recognize and aid more than 300 outstanding upperclassmen through the Shepherd University Scholars program. The 12 recipients for 2024 were honored Thursday, April 4, in the Shepherd Scholars Recognition Ceremony and Reception at the Sauder Alumni Center's Butcher-Boer  more

FLORENCE, South Carolina, April 5 -- Francis Marion University issued the following news: Dr. Jon Tuttle, director of FMU Honors and professor of English, delivered the 15th Annual William C. Moran Address on Wednesday at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. The Moran Address has traditionally been a platform for retiring or recently retired faculty to deliver remarks encompassing thoughts and ideas from their area of study and life experiences. Tuttle's   more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Naval Sea Systems Command's Miniature/Micro-Miniature Module Test and Repair program plays a crucial role in ensuring Navy fleet readiness through its innovative solutions for electronic component repair and maintenance. The program, part of Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport's Fleet Technical Support Division, is strategically located within St. Juliens Creek Annex  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 (TNSres) -- The American Chemical Society issued the following news release: Until the mid-20th century, toothpastes were little more than pleasant-smelling abrasives. But in 1955, the introduction of Crest toothpaste brought fluoride chemistry to the fight against tooth decay, launching a new era in dental care. The American Chemical Society (ACS) honored the development of Crest with the National Historic Chemical Landmark designation during a ceremony at Procter & Gamble   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 5 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news release: Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded slightly more than $791,000 to improve public safety in 12 municipalities and seven counties in Alabama. The grants will enable police and sheriffs' departments in those jurisdictions to purchase equipment or participate in practices that will help them better serve their communities. "I appreciate our men and women in law enforcement who dedica  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 5 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird has been honored as #20 on Fortune magazine's annual survey of America's "100 Best Companies to Work For," the only law firm that has earned this national recognition for 25 consecutive years. Conducted in partnership with Great Place to Work, the survey canvassed Alston & Bird employees across multiple areas that are key to a winning culture, including leadership, values, and camaraderie  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University will honor eight distinguished members of the Orange community during the 2024 Alumni Awards Celebration, which are being held from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024. The celebration, which is free to attend, will occur in the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D'Aniello Building (NVRC). Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from several student organizations wh  more

ALFRED, New York, April 5 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Alfred University alumnus John Mauro '01, '06 PhD, delivered the Scholes Memorial Lecture on Thursday, discussing his journey from growing up in nearby Almond, NY, and attending Alfred University to becoming one of the preeminent researchers in the field of glass science. In his lecture, "There and Back Again: A Journey in Glass," Mauro talked about his career as a glass scientist and educator and how his time as  more

WILMINGTON, Delaware, April 5 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Amtrak recently selected locally-based Wohlsen Construction Company as the awardee for the Unified Operations Center (UOC) Facility Project in Wilmington, Del. The award follows a competitive procurement that began in August 2023. "One of our primary goals for the Renaissance Centre building is to create a new Amtrak Unified Operations Center to serve our na  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 5 -- The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry issued the following agency statement on April 4, 2024: * * * We are thrilled to announce the distinguished recipients of the 2024 AAGP Awards and the newly appointed Fellows. These individuals have showcased exceptional dedication and contributions to the field of geriatric psychiatry. Join us in congratulating them! 2024 Award winners: 1. AAGP Distinguished Scientist Award: - Eric Lenze, MD 2. AAGP Barry Leb  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- The American Organization for Nursing Leadership issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The American Organization for Nursing Leadership today announced the recipients of its 2024 awards, which highlight AONL members and a hospital demonstrating exemplary leadership practices. AONL will honor the recipients during its annual conference April 9 in New Orleans. Children's Health to Receive AONL Prism Diversity Award The AONL Prism Award, sponsored by t  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Applications are now open for the Intelligence++ Innovation Showcase, which takes place on Thursday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350 West Fayette St., Syracuse. The event will highlight undergraduate and graduate student teams from across campus who have created concepts for products, services and technologies that can assist intellectually disabled  more

ABERDEEN, Scotland, April 5 -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news on April 4, 2024: The University of Aberdeen will award an honorary degree to the Archbishop of Canterbury in recognition of his contribution to faith and society. The Most Reverend Justin Welby will be presented with the degree of Doctor of Divinity at a special ceremony in May. Ordained in 1992 after an 11-year career in the oil industry, the Archbishop spent his first 15 years serving in Coventry diocese, o  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, April 5 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Detroit District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is seeking lease proposals for office space as part of their plan to move the district headquarters further into the heart of the Central Business District in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. "Relocating our district headquarters is not just about changing our address; it's about positioning ourselves to better serve our workfo  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers issued the following news: ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the only U.S. PRO that operates on a not-for-profit basis, will present pioneering pop phenomenon Charli XCX with the ASCAP Global Impact Award in honor of her tremendous impact on pop music. The prestigious award recognizes the enduring worldwide popularity of ASCAP members and their music. Charli joins a select group of acc  more

FORT MOORE, Georgia, April 5 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Moore issued the following news: U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore once said, "The discipline that makes an effective leader begins in the home." This ideology is the foundation of the Maneuver Center of Excellence's new program to recognize and reward the ethical behavior of Fort Moore's personnel at the home of Armor and Infantry. MCoE quarterly recognition of both outstanding Soldiers and Civilians now includes the Hal Moore Values in Ac  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA announces eight selections under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund's National Clean Investment Fund and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator through President Biden's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, April 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its selections for $20 billion in grant awards under two competitions within the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Redu  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: By Matthew Olay, DOD News Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., called for increased togetherness and collaboration between the Defense Department and the defense industrial base during an award acceptance speech Wednesday evening. Brown made his remarks after accepting the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award from the National Defense Industrial Association on behalf of DOD's 2.1 million serv  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 5 -- The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the 2024 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. The two recipients, Stephanie Wu (University of British Columbia) and Christina Henninger (British Columbia Institute of Technology), will each be awarded $3,000. Additionally, their respective academic institution  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Recently, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced legislation to help individuals recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD) access stable housing. The Safe and Secure Housing for Opioid Recov  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, April 5 -- Champlain College issued the following news: At Champlain College, the senior capstone project is designed to push students' professional skills to the next level. For Broadcast Media Production students Isabella Spano '23 and Patrick Hathaway '23, their capstone project also helped push the college into national spotlight. Their documentary Steep Slope--a profound exploration of the impact of climate change on Vermont's ski industry--was one of five winners for   more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 5 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: University of Saint Thomas-Houston announces Fr. David Michael Moses, a charismatic Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and well-known speaker, musician, and songwriter, as its 2024 Keynote Commencement Speaker on Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m., at NRG Stadium, 8400 Kirby Drive. UST commencement celebrates the achievements of 684 undergraduates and 302 graduate students. Both the Baccalaureate Mass  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 5 -- The Clemson University's Cooperative Extension issued the following news: After a competitive national search, Chad Sosolik has been appointed chair of the Clemson University Department of Physics and Astronomy, effective April 1. Sosolik is an experimental condensed matter physicist. His research focuses primarily on the interactions of single atoms and ions with surfaces, including extensions of that work to electronic devices and biomaterials. He also ma  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 5 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $21 million in grant awards Thursday through the Direct-Current Fast-Charging (DCFC) Plazas program. Funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, part of President Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the state's Community Access Enterprise (CAE), these grants create 290 ne  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 5 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Alief community leaders Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, Alief ISD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays, Harris County Toll Road Authority Roberto Trevino, Westchase District CEO Irma Sanchez, and representatives from the office of City Council Member Tiffany Thomas to announce $1,200,000 in federal funding to allow Harris County   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 5 -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker is pleased to announce that Dr. Melissa Jenkins was appointed to the role of Chief Turnaround Officer by the State Board of Education at its April 3, 2024, meeting. Dr. Jenkins will spearhead efforts to identify, develop, and implement a range of intervention, transformation, support, and accountability strategies for sch  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 5 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation are applauding an announcement made today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that $5 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which was created under President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, is being awarded to the Coalition for Green Capital, a consortium of organizations f  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 5 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: By Kyle Mittan, University Communications Craig T. Nelson, an Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, director, producer and University of Arizona alumnus, will deliver the university's Commencement address on May 10. To most of the graduates in attendance, Nelson will perhaps be best known for voicing Mr. Incredible in the 2004 Pixar film "The Incredibles." But his career spans decades of work across televisio  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, April 5 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news on April 4, 2024: Philip Plowright, department chair and professor in the Department of Design in Lawrence Technological University's College of Architecture and Design, will present the Presidential Colloquium at LTU's 12th annual Research Day Friday, April 19. Each year, an LTU faculty member is selected to present the colloquium, based on the depth and excellence of their research work. Plowright's   more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: In the sixth part of the Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2024, the Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers about groups masquerading as charitable organizations to attract donations from unsuspecting contributors. In natural disasters and other tragic events, it's common for compassionate individuals to donate money to help the victims. Unfortunately, scammers o  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 4 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Discovery Education--the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in instruction--presents educators a wide array of new, free digital resources to support National Financial Capability Month activities. Taking place annually in April, National Financial Capability Month was founded by   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 4 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Global edtech leader Discovery Education has been honored with multiple EdTech Awards from EdTech Digest. This year, Discovery Education won the following EdTech Awards: Discovery Education Experience: Cool Tool Award - Product or Service Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuit  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 5 -- The National Film Board of Canada issued the following news release: Vancouver's DOXA Documentary Film Festival (May 2-12) will feature extraordinary stories from across Canada with a selection of five deeply personal National Film Board of Canada (NFB) produced and co-produced documentaries. Winnipeg directors Natalie Baird and Toby Gillies' Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying makes its world premiere at DOXA. In this animated short doc, Edith Almadi's imagination   more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 4 -- The European Commission issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, the Commission launched two in-depth investigations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The investigations relate to the potentially market distortive role of foreign subsidies given to bidders in a public procurement procedure. The Commission will assess whether the economic operators concerned did benefit from an unfair advantage to win public contracts in the EU. The investig  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 5 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following newsletter on April 4, 2024: * * * Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) Co-sign Letter of Support, Strengthen Cooperation Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) and Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) co-signed a letter of support and cooperation between the two agencies at the FCEDA headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, on February  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce that Joseph B. Maher, a longtime senior official and former Acting General Counsel of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has joined the international law firm as partner, based in the Washington, DC, office. During his more than 20 years of government service, Joe served in a variety of senior roles at DHS, the third-largest Cabinet department, including as A  more

FORT EISENHOWER, Georgia, April 4 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news on April 2, 2024: U.S. Army Garrison Eisenhower held a change of responsibility ceremony today, transferring responsibility from outgoing Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Aaron J. Rose to incoming Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel R. Durette, in the Fort Eisenhower Conference Center. This ceremony is a time-honored tradition that commemorates the symbolic relinquishment of responsibility and   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Forty Penn State graduate students were named recipients of Penn State's most prestigious annual graduate student recognition awards, administered by the Graduate School in collaboration with several Penn State units. The awards recognize and celebrate graduate students excelling in teaching, research and service, and other academic pursuits. "The students award recipients are phenomenal, and it  more

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 5 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Four Empire State University students have been awarded the Bluebird Award. Congratulations to Bryant O'Donnell, Shannon Mulstay, Robin Hodges, and Andrew O'Rourke! The Bluebird Award is a semi-annual award presented by the Student Government Association and honors students who demonstrate outstanding service to the university or the community. Service efforts ca  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Georgetown University Law Center issued the following Q&A on April 4, 2024, with law professor Paul Rothstein: * * * Among the treasured books in Professor Paul Rothstein's office is a signed first-edition volume by John Henry Wigmore, the lawyer and legal scholar whom Rothstein describes as the "Einstein of evidence law" for his contributions to the field at the turn of the 20th century. The book, given to Rothstein years ago by an old friend, was a prescient gift: In   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 5 -- The Golf Coaches Association of America issued the following news on April 4, 2024: The GCAA announced today that Ben Parris is the recipient of the 2024 Ron Balicki Scholarship. The Sports Journalism sophomore minoring in Political Science at Arizona State University will receive a $5,000 grant. "Being honored with the Ron Balicki Scholarship means so much because it represents an investment in my future as I try to pursue a career in golf media and communications  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 4 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced today that 18 projects are receiving grant funding for the 2024 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). These grants aim to refine and enhance the understanding of new methods that optimize commercial nitrogen  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 5 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Hundreds of Grand Valley students will showcase their research or creative projects during the annual Student Scholars Day on April 10. Now in its 28th year, Student Scholars Day recognizes not only the students' academic journey, but also their personal growth, said Susan Mendoza, director of the Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement. "For a lot of students, they learn more about their discipline   more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 5 -- The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued the following news on April 4, 2024: The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) invite small business owners who are interested in working with the federal, state, and local government, to register for a free two-day Small Business Development Series in Hilo. Classes will be Tuesday, April 23 at 9 a.m. and Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. at the Hawaii Innovat  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 5 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded $2.9 million to 20 organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) to address substance use in the communities they serve, which continue to be disproportionately impacted by increases in overdoses. The grants are the first to be awarded through the Redefining Community Wellness program, a new initiative intended to support   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 5 -- The American Botanical Council issued the following news release: The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) has presented its 2024 Fredi Kronenberg Excellence in Research and Education in Botanicals for Women's Health Award to Hellen Oketch-Rabah, PhD. Oketch-Rabah is a pharmacognosist, educator, and science administrator and the deputy director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) at the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Center for Food Saf  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 5 -- Hope College issued the following news: Dr. Debra Swanson, who is a retired member of the Hope College sociology faculty, has been honored by the North Central Sociological Association for service to the organization across more than a quarter century that included a year as president. She is one of two recipients of the NCSA's 2024 Aida Tomeh Distinguished Service Award. She received the recognition during the NCSA's annual meeting, held on Friday-Saturday, March  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 5 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: Whether it's building a hydroponic mushroom farm for the culinary program, developing novel innovations like biodegradable golf tees made from pistachio nuts, or building model rockets used in national competition, HCCC Engineering Science Professor Dr. Clive Li consistently finds new ways to make scientific innovation both fun and accessible for Hudson County Community College (HCCC) STEM students. N  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 5 -- The Indiana Soybean Alliance issued the following news release: To support the Indiana State Fair's 2024 theme of "The Art and Nature of Fun," the Indiana Soybean Alliance has launched an art competition in partnership with the Brooks Lamb Foundation for the Arts in Lebanon, Ind. This competition will offer Hoosier artists more than $1,000 in prize money, which will be awarded on Aug. 1 during a ceremony at the Glass Barn the evening before the State Fair opens  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 5 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University Distinguished Professor Richard DiMarchi will receive the 2024 Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award, presented by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, for his pioneering research that laid the foundation for drugs that are transforming the treatment of obesity worldwide. The award honors scientists whose research exemplifies Science's 2023 Breakthrou  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), has elected Katelyn Boyle from Alabama A&M University in Normal, Alabama, as its Vice President of Chapter Engagement. As part of her responsibilities, Boyle will serve on the IFTSA Board of Directors for one year starting on Sept  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- 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 Aviva Stein from the University of Massachusetts Amherst to its Board of Directors. Stein's term will start on September 1, 2024, and last for one year. IFTSA is a mission-driven organization that supports student members and chapters  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: On Tuesday, April 2, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Arun Venkataraman, and Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui, along with Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Sarah Morgenthau, hosted the 2024 Benjamin Joy Aw  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Insured Retirement Institute issued the following news release: The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) presented three awards at its 2024 annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee, to recognize industry leaders among its members and IRI staff. This year's Leadership Award recipient is Colleen Tycz, Senior Vice President, Head of Strategic Accounts & Insurance Distribution with Franklin Templeton. Joe Caruso, Assistant Vice President, Government Relations and Public P  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Washington Post issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Washington Post Live will present "This is Climate Summit: Tipping Points" on Thursday, April 11 in The Post's D.C. headquarters. The high-level and dynamic summit will feature conversations moderated by Post journalists about the tipping points confronting the planet including the record-breaking temperatures globally and unprecedented investments in renewable energy. Featured interviews include: *  more

LEUVEN, Belgium, April 5 -- The European Commission issued the following joint statement by the European Union and the U.S. about the sixth ministerial meeting of the Trade and Technology Council April 4-5, 2024: * * * I. Introduction The sixth ministerial meeting of the Trade and Technology Council ("TTC") took place in Leuven, Belgium, on 4 and 5 April 2024. It was co-chaired by European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager, European Commission Executive Vice President Val  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 5 -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: KFF Health News and Cox Media Group Television Stations announced today that they received the 2024 Goldsmith Awards' inaugural Government Reporting Prize for their joint reporting (https://goldsmithawards.org/honoree/overpayment-outrage/) in the series "Overpayment Outrage," which exposed how the Social Security Administration routinely reduced o  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: An assistant professor of civil, environmental & architectural engineering at the University of Kansas who is studying the ability of wetlands to improve water quality by removing nitrate has won a five-year, $577,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. Amy Hansen is the recipient of an NSF Early Career Development (CAREER) award for her work to understand the role of vegetation in nitrogen exchan  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 5 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service staff accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. KU Kudos is published six times a year. Have something to share? Submit by June 1 for the next edition. Self-nominations are encou  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 5 -- Miami University issued the following news: Lana Kay Rosenberg, associate professor of Sport Leadership and Management and artistic director of Miami University Dance Theatre, and Brent Shock, former vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Success (EMSS), are honored with Miami University's 2024 Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award -- one of Miami's premiere awards -- recognizes faculty or staff who have made a significant impact on  more

FORT MORGAN, Colorado, April 5 -- Morgan Community College issued the following news release: Morgan Community College's Center for Arts and Community Enrichment (CACE) concluded the 2024 Best of the Best student art exhibit March 21 with an awards ceremony celebrating four juried awards and the People's Choice Award. Participating schools this year were Brush High School, Lincoln High School, Fort Morgan High School, Fort Morgan Middle School, Wiggins High School, Wiggins Middle School, and Mo  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 5 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that Member Charles "Chase" Stoecker (Fort Lauderdale) will be honored at the ALM/Daily Business Review's Florida Legal Awards with the On the Rise (Small/Midsize Firm) award. Honorees will be recognized at an awards dinner on April 4, 2024. "Congratulations to Chase on this well-deserved recognition," said Kerry Ann Cummings, Managing Member of McGl  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a string of convictions for abuse of vulnerable adults in Maryland. The cases spanned three jurisdictions including Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and Howard County. All the cases were prosecuted by the OAG's Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit, which focuses on the abuse or neglect of vulnerable   more

PARIS, France, April 5 -- The European Space Agency issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: ESA will be present at the US Space Foundation's Space Symposium from 8-11 April 2024 in Colorado Springs, USA. With a fast-evolving global space sector, ESA is emphasizing international cooperation. The Space Foundation announced in February that ESA's Euclid mission team has been selected as the recipient of their Space Achievement Award this year. Established in 1995, Space Foundation's S  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 5 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Mercer University's debate team was ranked third in the nation at the 2024 National Parliamentary Debate Association National Tournament held March 13-17, at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. The ranking was based on the combined performance of everyone who competed. Breanna Acevedo, sophomore political science major with a minor in communication, made it to the semifinals in novic  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 5 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College (MDC) will once again participate in eMerge Americas, South Florida's preeminent annual tech conference and expo now celebrating 10 years. As in past years, MDC will have a dedicated space showcasing the College's top tech programs, student projects, simulators and more. In addition, College leadership will be present in panels and fireside chats led by industry experts, including MDC President M  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (D-CO), introduced the Rural Residency Planning and Development Act, which would authorize the Rural Residency Planning and Development program to continue building a strong pipeline of rural physicians for years to come. Nearly 20% of Americans live in rural areas, but only 10% of physicians practice in these communities Among   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 5 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: A Mississippi State University College of Arts and Sciences publication is this year's winner of the Summit Award, presented annually by the Mississippi Library Commission for "exceptional publication" value. Mississippi Quarterly: The Journal of Southern Cultures, issue 75.1, No. 1, was selected as Best Publication by a Large Agency. The award is given to two state agencies in recognition of exceptiona  more

ALBANY, New York, April 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: * * * Funding Supports Construction, Renovation, and Expansion Projects at New York Animal Shelters that Enhance Animal Care and Health Over $33 Million Dedicated to State's Companion Animal Capital Fund Since 2017 * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $3.8 million has been awarded to 10 animal care organizations across the state through the New York State Companion A  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The National Association of County and City Health Officials issued the following news release: The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the voice of the country's over 3,300 local health departments, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has selected an additional 19 local health departments to participate in a third cohort for the Partnering for Vaccine Equity program. The initiative aims to address inequit  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: WASHINGTON (April 3, 2024) -- The National Association of Realtors(r) and Realtor.com(r) today honored three winners of the Fair Housing Champion Award during NAR's Fair Housing Month event, "Many Rivers to Cross: America's Ongoing Fair Housing Journey." Honorees received recognition for their efforts to advance fair housing and expand homeownership in their communities. With   more

WASHINGTON, April 5 (TNSres) -- NASA issued the following news release: NASA has selected Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab to advance capabilities for a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) that Artemis astronauts will use to travel around the lunar surface, conducting scientific research during the agency's Artemis campaign at the Moon and preparing for human missions to Mars. The awards leverage NASA's expertise in developing and operating rovers to build commercial capabilitie  more

CHIPPENDALE, Australia, April 5 -- The Nature Conservation Council issued the following news release: The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state's leading environmental advocacy organisation, has recognised grassroots conservation groups and individuals in the NSW Environment Awards. The NSW Environment Awards highlights and supports the good work for nature protection taking place across the state. "There are so many amazing grassroots campaigns across NSW protecting  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: By Destiny Sibert, CNIC Public Affairs The Secretary of the Navy recently announced the 2024 Navy Environmental Award Winners, bestowing accolades to four installations and programs across Navy Region Southwest. "Conservation and environmental stewardship are top priorities for Navy Region Southwest," said Rear Adm. Brad Rosen, Commander, Navy Region Southwest. "I'm proud but not surprised that the outstanding ef  more

LOS GATOS, California, April 5 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Netflix has announced The Seven Dials Mystery penned by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall (Broadchurch, Doctor Who) executive produced by The Crown executive producer Suzanne Mackie of Orchid Pictures and Chris Sussman (Good Omens). Chris Sweeney (The Tourist, Back to Life) will direct. Suzanne Mackie said "I am excited to be bringing The Seven Dials Mystery to life, and to be introd  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 5 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: By Madelyn Geyer Harriet Brown, a professor of magazine, news and digital journalism (MND) at the Newhouse School, has been chosen as a 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar. She will take her Fulbright semester in Israel during spring 2025. Brown's Fulbright award is a combination teaching and research grant. During her time in Israel, she will teach a class at the University o  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 5 -- The National Film Board of Canada issued the following news release: In the context of a constantly changing and evolving industry, the NFB is undertaking a major modernization initiative that's expected to lead to a significant increase in funds budgeted for production. Based on current funding levels, this increase translates into approximately $5 million in additional money allocated directly to the production of animated films and documentaries. By reorganizing  more

LONDON, England, April 5 -- The Nuclear Industry Association issued the following news release: The Nuclear Industry Association has welcomed the announcement from the UK Government that it is awarding X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear pound sterling3.34 million from the Future Nuclear Enabling Fund to further their plans for Advanced Modular Reactors in the UK (https://x-energy.com/media/news-releases/uk-government-selects-x-energy-and-cavendish-nuclear-for-first-advanced-modular-reactor-award-fr  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: * * * Innovative disease modeling and gene editing techniques begin to answer long-standing questions. * * * Researchers have shown that dangerous cysts, which form over time in polycystic kidney disease (PKD), can be prevented by a single normal copy of a defective gene. This means the potential exists that scientists could one d  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 5 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: An innovative mental health scheme at Northumbria University has been awarded pound sterling388,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to support the mental health of adults from across the North East. Converge Northumbria offers members of the local community in Newcastle upon Tyne, who have or are experiencing challenges associated with mental health, opportunities to learn on the Univers  more

ITHACA, New York, April 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik '91 will lead a panel discussion on the role of dissenting writers in Russia, China, Belarus and elsewhere in a College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Visiting Journalist Program event on April 17. "Dissident Writers: A Conversation will feature Folkenflik in conversation with Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America; and Belarusian poet Valzhyna Mort, associate professor of liter  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 5 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Public policy analyst and diplomat Ryan Hass of the Brookings Institute will discuss "Are the U.S. and China Destined for War?" in a free presentation at Ohio Wesleyan University. Hass will speak at 7 p.m. April 23 in the Benes Rooms of Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, 40 Rowland Ave., Delaware. His presentation is OWU's 34th annual John Kennard Eddy Memorial Lecture on World Politics. Hass   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 5 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Oklahoma businesswoman, conservationist and rancher Susan Bergen to the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. "Susan has incredible experience within Oklahoma's agricultural and business community, which makes her a great choice to be a regent on the board," said Governor Stitt. "I'm grateful to Susan for s  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, April 5 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: Olivet Nazarene University is pleased to announce that 2024-2025 Financial Aid Award Packages are beginning to roll out, after the U.S. Department of Education's stall in responding to student FAFSA submissions, and a new enrollment form and process. Olivet has reported on the significant stall of the process experienced by colleges and universities around the country. As in previous years, ONU is poised to  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 5 -- Trinity College issued the following news: In celebration of Women's Herstory Month, Trinity College recently welcomed three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas to speak to the community. During a Q&A-style conversation in the Washington Room on March 28 called "Women's Leadership in Motion: An Evening with Olympic Athlete Gabby Douglas," moderated by Trinity students Dansowaa Adu '24 and Mary Hazelton '24, Douglas shared her personal journey as an Olympi  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following memorandum (No. M-24-11) on April 4, 2024: * * * MEMORANDUM FOR HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM: Shalanda D. Young SUBJECT: Reducing Burden in the Administration of Federal Financial Assistance The Biden-Harris Administration is making it possible for recipients of Federal funding to focus more on the people they serve and to deliver results for their communities. This Memorandum bui  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Online News Association issued the following news: By Karolle Rabarison For 25 years, the Online News Association has focused on developing the newsroom leaders and innovators of the future. Our annual conference continues to be a leading destination connecting the industry's most creative minds and providing the resources to understand the latest trends and embrace change. We've seen the positive ripple effects of bringing our community together to learn about and   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 5 -- 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: Frost & Sullivan recently researched the automotive teleoperations industry, and based on its findings, awarded Ottopia with the 2024 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Award. The company specializes in teleoperations technology for vehicles in serial production. With Ottopia so  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 5 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Continuing the Shapiro-Davis Administration's effort to support women in the Commonwealth and recognize those women who have served their country in the military, the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women and the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs are seeking statewide nominations for outstanding women veterans who will be honored during this year's  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 4 -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following news release: On Friday, March 29, TheDream.US, the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, and Immigrants Rising hosted their inaugural SUCCESS awards ceremony to recognize committed institutions, student advocates, and higher education leaders who are supporting undocumented students' access and success on their campuses and beyond. Gaby Pacheco, President and CEO o  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, April 5 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: When Lea Bryant walks across the stage at the University of South Carolina Aiken's spring commencement ceremony, she will be recognized as the Outstanding Senior Student. It is an honor she never expected but one that makes her four years of effort all worthwhile. The Columbia native will graduate with a degree in psychology and has been a leader in several campus organizations, includi  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 5 -- Radford University issued the following news release: Seven of Radford's graphic design majors racked up a total of 11 wins in the student categories of the Western Virginia Advertising Awards, or "the Addys," held at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center on March 2. Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AFF) Roanoke chapter, the competition recognizes advertising excellence and creativity across the full spectrum of media platforms. Students had to  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 4 -- NetDocuments, a provider of cloud-based content services and productivity platform, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: NetDocuments, the world's #1 trusted cloud platform where legal professionals do their best work, today announced record demand for and adoption of its PatternBuilder MAX AI and automation capabilities, making its generative AI solution the most successful product launch by a factor of 10. From initial launch in October to early  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Bike Caucus, last week accepted the James L. Oberstar Award for excellence in bicycle advocacy at the PeopleForBikes Bicycle Leadership Conference. "Receiving a lifetime achievement award in honor of my infrastructure mentor in Congress, the legendary Jim Oberstar, has special meaning for me. Oberstar never stop  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) commended the announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of more than $35 million in federal funding for the State of Hawaii associated with the August wildfires on Maui. The first award provides $20,891,921.32 to the state's Public Housing Authority for damage to the nine buildings of the David Malo   more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke joined Beaverhead County Commissioners and local stakeholders for a ceremonial check presentation to celebrate the award of a one-million dollar grant to fund the building of a new bridge just north of Dillon. The funding will go toward replacing a failing 99-year-old bridge that is a main artery for the county. The bridge is on an important emerg  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: During the 107th Chancellor's Review this year, more than 70 scholarships were presented to cadets from the University's two Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs. Cadets from the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force ROTC programs were acknowledged by more than 23 scholarship programs made available by supporting organizations as well as the generosity of esteemed supporters of the University's military-connected ini  more

LONDON, England, April 5 -- The Royal College of Nursing issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has today written to the prime minister rebuking his recent comment on pay for nursing staff. Appearing on The Sun's 'Never Mind the Ballots' on Talk TV the prime minister, speaking about pay and resolving industrial action, said that "the good news is we've resolved it with everyone apart from the junior doctors, starting with the nurses." In respons  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 5 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: Three University of Glasgow researchers have received prestigious medals from the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE). Professor Graeme Roy, Professor Marian Scott and Dr Hyab Yohannes are among eight recipients of RSE medals named today from institutions across Scotland. The medals recognise outstanding contribution and achievement across all academic disciplines. This year's medallists are the second cohort to h  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, April 5 -- Sealaska Heritage Institute issued the following news release: A groundbreaking Tlingit school program established by Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) and the Juneau School District (JSD) in 2000 has a new, award-winning educator as its principal. The JSD tapped Molly Yerkes to lead Harborview Elementary's Tlingit Language, Culture and Literacy (TCLL) program, which expanded from K-5 to grades K-7 this year and will add grade 8 in 2025. Yerkes, who has served as th  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan will visit Charlotte, North Carolina to announce $20 billion in funding will be awarded through two Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund competitions to advance clean technology projects in communities across the country. These competitive grant programs--the National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) and th  more

AUBURN, Alabama, April 4 (TNSres) -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice: Sixty-four students took home awards for oral and poster presentations of their research and creative scholarship following the 2024 Auburn University Research Symposium, held March 26 at the Melton Student Center. Awards were presented in an April 2 ceremony. Nearly 450 graduate and undergraduate students from Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery participated in the annual event. For th  more

COLLINGWOOD, Australia, April 5 (TNSres) -- The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia issued the following news release: The Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) will honour students embracing portfolio-building to help further their careers with a new award announced today at the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA)'s 2024 Student Symposium, held in partnership with the National Australian Pharmacy Students' Association (NAPSA). The inaugural   more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 5 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: Senior researcher at DTU Nanolab, Eugen Stamate, has discovered something tiny that could significantly impact the development of sensors for the Internet of Things and open a vast business potential. On 4 April 2024, he defended his doctoral dissertation: '3D Plasma-sheath-lenses: phenomenology and applications.' By the end of the year, there will be more than 20 billion devices (genera  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 5 - Telefilm Canada issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: FILMFEST MUNCHEN and the Bavarian Film Fund, FFF Bayern are continuing their successful partnership by welcoming a delegation of 20 producers from Canada to the third CineCoPro Conference as part of the 41st FILMFEST MUNCHEN (June 28 - July 7, 2024) in Munich. Telefilm Canada and the Canadian Embassy in Berlin are partners of the 2024 edition of the conference. "Since the introduction of the CineCoPr  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 5 -- The Museum of Contemporary Art issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is pleased to announce its annual Gala on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in the Little Tokyo neighborhood, presented by Bvlgari. On this occasion, the museum has invited Los Angeles-based artist Max Hooper Schneider to collaborate on the creative direction for the Gala. Guests will experience a series of immersi  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 5 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation's TV show focuses this week on the "Forgotten Founder" Thomas Paine -- and a planned monument to him in the nation's capital. A pair of leading experts are interviewed on "Freethought Matters" about the revolutionary patriot and freethinker. The two talk about how they, FFRF and others have helped pass a law to authorize a long overdue national monument to  more

OGDEN, Utah, April 5 -- Weber State University issued the following news: For their contributions in teaching, business, philanthropy and healthcare, Weber State University will recognize two alums and one community leader at its 162nd commencement ceremony April 26 at the Dee Events Center in Ogden. Honorary degree recipients are nominated and chosen based on their contributions to society, their interest and support for higher education, and for rendering outstanding service to the Weber St  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news on April 4, 2024: NEWPORT, R.I. - Two Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport employees in the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems Department recently received a Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) Team Excellence Award for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, as members of the Undersea Warfare Decision Support System (USW DSS) Prevention of Mutual Interference (PMI) team. Nath  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the award of a contract of up to $27 million to Cadmus Group, Inc. to establish and administer the Reconnecting Communities Institute (RCI or Institute). The RCI will be DOT's center for learning on restoring and reconnecting communities that have been harmed, isolated, and cut off from opportunity by past transportation cho  more

ABUJA, Nigeria, April 5 -- The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, dedicated to advancing women's rights, named Ms. Priscilla Ikos Usiobaifo, the Executive Director of Braveheart DCM Art Brown present the U.S. Mission Nigeria Woman of Courage Award to Priscilla UsiobaifoInitiative for Youth and Women (BHI), as its 2024 Woman of Courage. The March 27 award ceremony in Abuja recognized Ms. Usiobaifo's two dec  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Kimberley Clementi and Katie E. Ismael From his childhood home near the South China Sea to the singing eucalyptus trees overlooking La Jolla's scenic shoreline, University of California San Diego alumnus David Loo (BS '91) has zigzagged continents to earn a world-class education and launch global companies, including ServiceNow. Loo recently returned to the university's Computer Science  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, has announced its keynotes and featured sessions at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, which is being held July 14-17, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. From ultra-processed foods and AI to food as medicine and the future of the FDA, this year's progra  more

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, April 5 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: Since 1986, the University of North Carolina Asheville has presented honorary degrees to prominent education, civic, and arts leaders at its May Commencement ceremony. Three more talented and worthy recipients will be recognized by UNC Asheville during the 2024 Commencement event, held May 11. Honorees will include Oscar Wong, founder of Highland Brewing Company and a former UNC Ashevill  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 5 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Margarita L. Dubocovich, PhD, has been honored by the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) as the 2024 recipient of its Award for Contributing to the Diversity and Inclusiveness of the Translational Workforce. Dubocovich, a SUNY Distinguished Professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the Univers  more

LONDON, England, April 5 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Thousands of people in the UK are to take part in countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, led by research teams at UCL and Dementias Platform UK, based at the University of Oxford. The trials will capitalise on recent breakthroughs in potential dementia blood tests to generate the evidence needed for them to be used in the NHS within the next 5 years.   more

MANOA, Hawaii, April 5 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: The University of Hawaii's Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) will host a bilateral exchange with a special delegation from the country of Ghana to share the latest innovations in disaster risk reduction and climate change analysis. The week-long engagement April 8-12 will focus on methodologies and technologies for assessing risks from multiple hazards to inform effective decision-making, with a speci  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 5 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: KJHK 90.7, a student-operated radio station, was awarded "Best in the Nation" at the Intercollegiate Broadcast System (IBS) conference. The IBS conference, a pinnacle event in the broadcasting community, gathers aspiring broadcasters and industry professionals from high schools and universities nationwide. Two of KJHK's students team members were recognized with individual awards: * Alexis Vielma, station IT d  more

LIVERPOOL, England, April 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: A University of Liverpool researcher is the recipient of a Biochemical Society award. Following a record year of nominations, Professor Sonia Rocha is the first female recipient of The Sir Philip Randle Lecture. Each year, the Biochemical Society presents a series of prestigious awards that recognise excellence and achievement in both specific and general fields of science. Winners of the 202  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, April 5 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Dr. Ignatius Cahyanto will spend five months in Vietnam during the 2024-2025 academic year after earning a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award. Cahyanto is an associate professor of management in the B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration. He holds the Coca-Cola/BORSF Endowed Professorship in Hospitality Management and the Community C  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 5 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: Darnell Greene, an eighth-grade mathematics teacher at Manassas Park City Schools' Manassas Park Middle School, has been named the 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 4) by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Greene has served as a teacher, mentor, and coach for more than 21 years. "Virginia is blessed with outstanding educators," said Superintendent of Public Instruct  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 4 -- Vietnam Veterans of America issued the following news release: "On behalf of Vietnam Veterans of America, I am pleased to announce that James L. McCormick II, U.S. Army (Ret.), has joined our team as VVA's Director of Government Affairs," said Jack McManus, VVA National President. "We are fortunate to have James join our VVA family," noted McManus. "McCormick, a native of West Virginia native, is the son of a Vietnam veteran who has continued in his family's   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 5 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news on April 4, 2024: By John Pastor Christopher Hourigan, director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Cancer Research Center -- D.C., will be inducted this week into the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) -- a historic membership for a faculty member of Virginia Tech. Hourigan, formerly a tenured senior investigator and chief of the Laboratory of Mye  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The White House issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and EPA Administrator Michael Regan will announce selections for $20 billion in awards to stand up a national financing network that will fund tens of thousands of climate and clean energy projects across the country, especially in low-income and disadvantaged communities, as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda. This investment is part of the Environme  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 5 -- The United Nations World Health Organization issued the following news release: The Self-Care Wheel, which recently won the World Health Organization (WHO) internal Director-General's Excellence Award for Innovation 2023, is now set to help demystify self-care and increase understanding of WHO's recommended self-care interventions in several countries. Aimed at both the general public and health and care workers, the Self-Care Wheel is a combined paper and digit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, the American Library Association (ALA) announced two speakers that will present at the ALA 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition. The conference will be held at the San Diego Convention Center and surrounding hotels in San Diego, California, June 27-July 2. Ali Velshi is an award-winning journalist; host of "Velshi and Chief Correspondent for MSNBC;" and a weekly economics co  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 5 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: As part of its most valuable texts of the year for 2023, the American Journal of Nursing named Middle Range Theory for Nursing as its first place winner in the category of nursing research. The textbook was edited by WVU School of Nursing faculty members Drs. Mary Jane Smith and Roger Carpenter, and five chapters of the book were written by WVU Nursin  more