LOS GATOS, California, April 9 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * The Show Features Mulaney and Many Famous and Non-Famous People Who Are in LA * John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's In LA, a special run of six episodes created by and starring Mulaney will stream live on Netflix during the Netflix is a Joke Fest. The comically unconventional show will feature special guests and field pieces shot in Los Angeles. * John Mulaney Presents: Every  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: The American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession has chosen five women lawyers to receive its 2024 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award. The award ceremony luncheon will take place at 3-5:30 p.m. CDT on Aug. 4 during the ABA Annual Meeting. * * * The honorees are: Dolores Atencio, visiting scholar at the University of Denver Latinx Center in the Sturm College of Law in Denve  more

ALBANY, New York, April 9 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences issued the following news release: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) recognized 15 students for academic excellence at a ceremony honoring high achievers through Fall 2023. The event was held at the Gozzo Student Center on campus and included faculty, staff and family members. Students are nominated for these awards by faculty, staff, administrators or preceptors. A committee comprising three f  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 9 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: SOUTHLAKE, Texas, and TOKYO -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry today announced the successful implementation of a full suite of Radixx solutions for AirJapan. The new carrier flew its inaugural route from Japan to Bangkok earlier this year and is gearing up to introduce new routes, underpinned by   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD) has been selected to receive the 2024 ALA/Information Today, Inc., Library of the Future Award. The award, sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and Information Today Inc., annually recognizes innovative planning, application, or development of focused patron support relating to information technology in libraries,   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs news release: The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024 AMCHP Annual Awards. The awards recognize maternal and child health (MCH) leaders for their outstanding contributions to the field and will be presented at the 2024 AMCHP Annual Conference, held April 13-16, 2024, in person at the Oakland Marriot City Center in Oakland, CA, and virtually through our   more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 9 -- The American Association for Cancer Research issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: The members of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) have welcomed Patricia M. LoRusso, DO, PhD (hc), Fellow of the AACR Academy, as the AACR President for 2024-2025. She was inaugurated today at the AACR's Annual Business Meeting of Members, held during the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 in San Diego, California. LoRusso is a professor of medicine (medical  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) today announced an expansion of the eligibility requirements for the ACLS Fellowship Program. Starting this coming academic year, in the 2024-25 competition, the program will accept applications from eligible scholars across all career stages, from recent PhDs through senior scholars, working in every sector of the academy and beyond  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release on April 8, 2023: Renowned Producer, Director, Entrepreneur, Author, and Songwriter, Emilio Estefan, Jorge Plasencia, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Republica Havas Group, Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Chief Executive Officer and Group Publisher of Variety, and Nina Vaca, Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group have joined the Aspen Institute Latinos & Society Program's Advisory Board. These four trailblazers will advance the  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 9 -- Augsburg University issued the following news: This spring, Augsburg students have received awards and scholarships from some of the top programs across the country, highlighting different disciplines, experiences, locations, and goals. Meet our award winners and explore their areas of interest. Goldwater Scholarship Luke Omodt '25 has been named a Goldwater Scholar, one of the top STEM awards in the country. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence i  more

BELIOT, Wisconsin, April 9 -- Beloit College issued the following news: Beloit College students have chosen Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and Oceana R. Gilliam '17 to address them at commencement on May 12. Gilliam, a Beloit College Trustee since 2021, is also engaged to Pearson and serves as his Chief of Staff. She was a leading force behind Pearson's two primary and general election victories. Senior class officers develop a list of potential speakers based on attributes they believ  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news: Bloomberg News has won the Investigative Reporters & Editors Tom Renner Award for "America, Global Gun Pusher," an investigative series on US commercial gun exports. The award recognized Bloomberg journalists Michael Riley, David Kocieniewski, Jessica Brice, Monte Reel, Eric Fan, Natalie Obiko Pearson, Michael Smith and Chris Cannon. The judges commented: "This international investigation revealed the U.S. government profits from   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 9 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: More than 2 billion since 2018. That's how many interactions Bank of America clients have had with Erica(R), the most advanced and first widely available virtual financial assistant, since it launched. It took four years to reach 1 billion interactions, since which client engagement has surged, reaching a second billion just 18 months later. "Erica acts as both a personal concierg  more

ITHACA, New York, April 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: AI memory aids, post-apocalyptic video games and a stock trading app are among the digital creations that will be on display at Bits On Our Minds (BOOM), the premier showcase for Cornell student projects in cutting-edge digital technology. This year's event - which marks BOOM's 26th anniversary - will take place on Thursday, April 18 from 4-6 p.m. in Duffield Hall atrium. It is free and open to the public, and middle sc  more

SANTA CLARA, California, April 9 -- Santa Clara University issued the following news release: Martin J. Jenkins '77, California Supreme Court Associate Justice and former Judicial Appointments Secretary to California Gov. Gavin Newsom '89, will be the keynote speaker at Santa Clara University's 173rd commencement ceremony on June 15. Justice Jenkins was confirmed as an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court on November 10, 2020, becoming the first openly gay California Supreme Court  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and TSMC Arizona Corporation (TSMC Arizona), a subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC), have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $6.6 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. This proposed funding would support TSMC'  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 9 -- The Los Angeles LGBT Center issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Today the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the world's largest queer-serving nonprofit organization, announced Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, songwriter and producer Cynthia Erivo will be honored with the Schrader Award at this year's Center Gala on May 18, 2024. A global sensation and proud queerwoman, Erivo will be recognized for her stellar ac  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 9 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: Members of the Centennial Circle of Dartmouth Alumnae recognized the giving society's 10th anniversary this weekend by making a gift that celebrates the group's national philanthropic leadership and Dartmouth's first woman president. In a two-day gathering that looked forward while also saluting 10 years of accomplishments, Centennial Circle members presented a $12.5 million check to President Sian Leah Beilock. As  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The Public Library Association, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: The Public Library Association (PLA) has announced the results of its 2024 election. Members elected Dr. Brandy McNeil, Deputy Director, Branch Programs and Services, The New York (N.Y.) Public Library, to the office of 2025-2026 PLA president. Dr. McNeil will serve a three-year term beginning this June, including one-year stints as president-elect (20  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Applications and nominations citing exemplary P2 efforts from Tribal, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations will be accepted through May 24, 2024 * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Region 8 is announcing the 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Program. EPA Region 8 will recognize Tribal, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations in Colorado, Montana, N  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 9 -- Marriott International issued the following news: Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in Europe with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn. Situated in Copenhagen's vibrant North Harbour district, the opening marks a momentous milestone for the trusted brand and its continued global growth. Fairfield by Marriott is the second largest brand within Marriott Bo  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Tatiana Warren (left) and Andrea Massop Ramos. Falk College is pleased to welcome two new board members to the Falk College Advisory Board: Andrea Massop Ramos, MCN, and Tatiana Warren, Ph.D. The Falk College Advisory Board champions the mission of the college and University to students, alumni, colleagues and prospective supporters. Board members provide industry perspective and guidance so Falk students are prepar  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSres) -- Fannie Mae issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: * * * Survey Shows Greater Optimism Toward Homebuying and Home-Selling Conditions, Even as Pessimism Toward Rates Jumps * * * The Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) decreased 0.9 points in March to 71.9, its first decline since November 2023, due primarily to increased pessimism about the direction of mortgage rates. Thirty-four percent of consumers now believe that mortga  more

OAK BROOK, Illinois, April 9 -- The Farm Foundation issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Four agricultural and food leaders have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to economics, animal health, teaching, and plant genetics with a prestigious 2024 Farm Foundation award. In their second year of an expanded slate, the Farm Foundation Awards recognize lifetime achievement and innovation aligned with Farm Foundation's mission to build trust and understanding at the int  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Department of Defense organizations will take home nine awards for technology transfer at the national meeting of the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) on April 9-11, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. This year's meeting marks the 50th anniversary of the FLC, the formally chartered, nationwide network of over 300 federal laboratories, agencies, and research centers. Since the consortium's inception, DoD has been a   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: * * * Submissions include using algorithms to detect AI-generated voices and watermarking and authentication technologies to make it more difficult to clone voices * * * The Federal Trade Commission has chosen four winning submissions for its Voice Cloning Challenge to promote the development of ideas to protect consumers from the misuse of artificial intelligence-enabled voice cloning for  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, April 9 -- Oregon State University issued the following news: The family of Bernard Malamud, a former Oregon State University faculty member and one of the most influential post-World War II American Jewish writers, has made a gift supporting the university's writing program, where Malamud developed his literary career. Malamud taught at Oregon State from 1949 to 1961. During that time, he won his first National Book Award. He later went on to receive a second National Book   more

ALBANY, New York, April 9 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced how 14 State University of New York campuses are investing nearly $10 million in annual state funding to expand their research capacity. The funding was secured through the 2023-24 state budget's historic $163 million increase in direct operating aid to SUNY's state-operated campuses. "I am committed to building the best public higher education  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, April 9 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 has earned additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications following the G700 FAA type certification on March 29. The new production and interior supplemental type certifications further clear the G700 for customer deliveries and entry into service. The G700 cabin supplem  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 9 -- The Hawaii Department of Education issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Kawananakoa Middle School educator Jade Pham became the latest recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award on Monday. Regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching," the award recognizes exceptional teachers and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. Pham was presented the award by Lowell Milken, chairman and co-founder of the Milken Family Foundation, Gov. Josh Green,   more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 9 -- High Point University issued the following news release: High Point University recently hosted the third annual Elizabeth Miller Strickland Women's Leadership Summit, giving students an opportunity to be mentored by women who have started their own companies and served as top executives for major corporations. The three-day summit ran from March 18-20 and included networking events for HPU students and breakout sessions about the importance of networking   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy issued the following testimony by Tim Held, chief technology officer at Echogen Power Systems, involving a hearing on March 12, 2024, entitled "Bridging the Valley of Death: ARPA-E's Role in Developing Breakthrough Technologies." ARPA-E is the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. * * * Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. My name is Tim Held, I am the Chief Technology Officer at Echogen  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy issued the following testimony by Lane Genatowski, ex-director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, involving a hearing on March 12, 2024, entitled "Bridging the Valley of Death: ARPA-E's Role in Developing Breakthrough Technologies": * * * Good morning, Thank you for granting me the opportunity to testify today. My name is Lane Genatowski. I joined the Energy Department in 2018 as Senior Advisor   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics issued the following testimony by NASA Acting Inspector General George A. Scott involving a hearing on March 21, 2024, entitled "Advancing Scientific Discovery: Assessing the Status of NASA's Science Mission Directorate": * * * Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Sorensen, and Members of the Subcommittee: The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is committed to providing independent, objective, and co  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 9 (TNSres) -- The Institution of Chemical Engineers issued the following news release: An employment survey carried out by IChemE has identified Chartered status as the most influential factor on median salary. 2,402 participants completed the online salary survey in autumn 2023, the first to be conducted by IChemE since 2018. 54% of participants were Chartered Chemical Engineers (MIChemE). The survey was open to all IChemE members irrespective of their location, bu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The International Legal Technology Association issued the following news release on April 8, 2023: ILTA congratulates all the winners of the 2024 Young Professionals to Watch. The Young Professionals to Watch Award is intended to recognize rising young professionals (under 40) in the legal technology industry, including members, ILTA staff, press, partners, and academics. The application questions are intended to demonstrate the candidate's achievements, profession  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- 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 Jenna Fryer from Oregon State University to its Board of Directors where she will serve as the Vice President of Events and Experiences. Fryer's term will start on September 1, 2024, and last for one year. IFTSA is a mission-driven or  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: * * * Inaccurate or Misleading Tax Information Circulating * * * On day eight of the Dirty Dozen tax scam series, the Internal Revenue Service today warned about bad tax information on social media that can lure honest taxpayers with bad advice, potentially leading to identity theft and tax problems. Social media can routinely circulate inaccurate or misl  more

GENESEO, New York, April 9 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: After a national search, Paul Jackson '87 has been named SUNY Geneseo's new chief information officer and director of Computing and Information Technology (CIT). Jackson will provide vision, leadership, and strategic management to a team of approximately 35 individuals across five distinct CIT service areas: educational technology, information systems, network & information security operat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Jennie Pu has been named the 2024 winner of ALA's Ernest A. DiMattia Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession. The award, supported by the DiMattia Family, recognizes a librarian who demonstrates leadership in anticipating emerging trends in services, products and technologies that will enhance the library's position in its community. The winner also participates in the life of   more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, and respect for maritime rights under international law, reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Demonstrating our collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, our combined   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, and respect for maritime rights under international law, reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Demonstrating our collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, our combined defense/armed forces wil  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 8 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Jordan Foster Construction Wins AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards Grand Prize as 57 Other Companies Win Awards for Quality Construction Safety & Health Programs Jordan Foster Construction was recognized for having the nation's top construction safety and health program in 2023 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The association, which  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Angus King (I-ME) has announced key provisions he supported in the bipartisan $460 billion Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations package, which passed the Senate in an overwhelming 72-24 vote and has been signed into law by President Joe Biden. In addition to the $454 million in Congressionally-Directed Spending (CDS) investments secured by King and the Maine delegation, the annual spending bill will su  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 9 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kansas is now offering master's of science and master's of engineering degrees through fully online courses. Students who earn a master's degree online through the aerospace engineering department will complete coursework, conduct research and participate in industry collaboration to prepare for successful careers. KU developed these online offerings to  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Kutztown University presented the Chambliss Student Academic Achievement Awards to six accomplished students Friday, April 5. Students who received awards were nominated by staff and faculty members for meeting one or more of the six areas of achievement: successfully completed research projects, high-quality original artwork, high-quality artistic performances (music, chorus, drama, etc.)  more

CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, April 9 -- Lakeshore Technical College issued the following news release: Lakeshore Technical College President Dr. Paul Carlsen has been elected to the American Association of Community Colleges board of directors. The AACC is a national advocacy organization representing more than 1,000 two-year community colleges across the country that serve nearly 12 million students. Board members are elected by CEO members of the association. "That Dr. Carlsen was elected by his pe  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 9 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Dr. Debbie Troxclair, educational leadership professor at Lamar University, was recently awarded The Association for the Gifted-Council for Exceptional Children (TAG-CEC) 2024 Service Award at the national conference in San Antonio. The TAG Service Award is awarded annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the field of gifted and talented education and exemplified TAG's values and mission. "Th  more

LIVERMORE, California, April 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) announced the selection of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) computational mathematician Ulrike Meier Yang as one of the 2024 Class of SIAM Fellows, the highest honor the organization bestows on its members. Yang, who leads the Mathematical Algorithms and Computing group in LLNL's Cente  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Loida Garcia-Febo, International Library Consultant, Brooklyn, New York has been awarded the ALA Medal of Excellence Award. This annual award, presented by the American Library Association (ALA) and sponsored by OCLC recognizes creative leadership of high order, particularly in the fields of library management, library training, cataloging and classification, and the tools and techniques of librari  more

LONDON, England, April 9 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery welcomes Fatema Orjela as a partner in its Transactions Practice Group in London. Fatema's practice focuses on private equity transactions and related advisory matters. "We have recently expanded our transactions practice in London with M&A hires Graham White, Peter Lu and Michal Berkner but we want to take our private equity offering to the next le  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center issued the following news release: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is proud to announce that Jeffrey A. Drebin, MD, PhD, has been named President-Elect of the American Surgical Association (ASA) for 2024. An internationally recognized surgeon-scientist and the Chair of MSK's Department of Surgery, Dr. Drebin has decades of experience as a world-class surgical oncologist specializing in pancreaticobiliary, upper gastroi  more

DECATUR, Illinois, April 9 -- Millikin University issued the following news: The top solo performers in Millikin University's School of Music gathered at Kaeuper Hall in the Perkinson Music Center on Saturday, April 6, for the annual Hollis Prize Competition, the highest award given to student musicians at Millikin. Following a semifinal round of competition in March, three finalists - David Gartner, Colton Middleton, and Victor Lawton II - performed 20-minute sets in front of an audience that  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 5 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The longtime academic leader of the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology reflects on her time spent guiding students at the intersection of medicine and engineering. * * * By Mindy Blodgett, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science For Julie E. Greenberg SM '89, PhD '94, what began with a middle-of-the-night phone call from overseas became a gratifyi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 9 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: National publication Modern Healthcare has named Sutter Health Chief Digital Officer Laura Wilt to its 2024 Innovators List. The award recognizes leaders and organizations driving innovation that improves care, achieves measurable results and contributes to clinical and financial goals. Wilt's work since joining Sutter Health in 2023 checks all the boxes--and then some. As Chief Digital Officer, Wilt's focus is  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 9 -- The National Arts Centre issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: On Sunday, April 7, a talented group of music students aged 16 to 26, each with ties to the National Capital Region, competed for a chance to win prizes worth more than $24,000 in the 43rd annual National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Competition. This year's Bursary winners are: * 2024 NAC Orchestra Bursary ($8,000) - Luca Ortolani, oboe * The Crabtree Foundation Award ($5,000) - Annie N  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 9 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State's Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach is hosting the grand opening of its E-Center expansion on April 12 with keynote speakers from top U.S. brand Barefoot Wine. Free and open to the public, the event coincides with the conclusion of the annual MSU Startup Summit and will be held 1-5 p.m. in McCool Hall's Leo Seal Jr. Family Business Atrium. Consisting of eight categories for MSU  more

ALBANY, New York, April 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Funding Allocated to 14 SUNY Campuses Through This 2023-24 Budget's Historic $163 Million Operating Increase Fact Sheet Outlining Campus Investments Available Here (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/news/april-2024/Research-10M-Fact-Sheet.pdf) * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced how 14 State University of New York campuses are investing nearly $10 million in an  more

SAN JOSE, California, April 9 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced it has received the 2024 Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award in the Infrastructure - Storage category for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes. For the second year in a row, NetApp is recognized for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping joint custo  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 9 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: Young dads in the North East have received a significant funding boost for a community climate project involving a Newcastle University academic. The Birds, Bees, Bikes and Trees project is an ambitious three-year partnership between Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, North East Young Dads and Lads (NEYDL) and Newcastle University to help young dads build their skills and confidence and support the local   more

FRISCO, Texas, April 9 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news on April 8, 2024: Nicholls infielder Garrett Felix and Lamar pitcher Jacob Ellis were named the Jersey Mike's Southland Baseball Players of the Week, announced Monday by the conference office. Ellis is the third different Lamar pitcher to claim the honor this season while Felix becomes the second Colonel to win the hitter of the week award. Hitter of the Week: Garrett Felix, Nicholls - Sr. - INF - Scott, La. (Acadia  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 9 (TNSres) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: NAU conducted a record-breaking amount of research in fiscal year 2023, expending $77.5 million in research that ranged from looking for signs of life on other planets to investing in health equity among rural and underserved communities to testing creative ways to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Those expenditures, largely fueled by a 16% yearly increase in federal awards, come as NAU ha  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 9 -- Norwegian Cruise Line issued the following news on April 8, 2024: * * * Plan includes next generation vessels for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises to be built by Fincantieri, along with infrastructure enhancements for Great Stirrup Cay, all while continuing its disciplined multi-year de-leveraging plan. * * * Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) (together with NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings", "  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 9 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: James Moore III, Ph.D., assistant director for the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) at the National Science Foundation (NSF), visited Texas State University for an insightful discussion on the NSF EDU's vision and priorities for research and funding. The event, hosted by the College of Education, provided valuable insights into strategies for successful proposals to STEM Education Research Fund  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on April 8, 2023: New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the Tech Talent Pipeline within the Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent) and the Tech Incubator at CUNY Queens College (TIQC) today announced the launch of NYC Node, an applied learning program and New York City's first investment in blockchain infrastructure to run the blockchain node housed at   more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, April 9 -- Oregon State University issued the following news on April 8, 2024: The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition rates and student fees for the 2024-25 school year and accepted an updated 10-year business forecast. The undergraduate tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year include an overall increase of 4.65% for continuing students. At the same time, Oregon State will increase student financial aid funded by the university by $9.5   more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community. During his acceptance speech, Founder and CEO of Protein Pints Paul Reiss said, ""The love and support that  more

DOHA, Qatar, April 9 -- Qatar Airways, a carrier airline, issued the following news release: Qatar Airways announces the latest expansion of its network to include Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), enabling greater frequencies and increased capacity to Luanda, Angola. This latest network expansion provides passengers with greater travel choices within a key region of Africa, opening up a new entry point for international travel from Africa to China, Europe and the India Subcontinen  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 9 -- The Red Angus Association of America issued the following news release: The inaugural Red Angus Youth Expo will be the highlight of the summer for many Junior Red Angus members. Hosted by the Red Angus Association of America, the event is scheduled for June 9-14, at the Grady County Fairgrounds in Chickasha, Oklahoma. This event will provide opportunities for youth and their families to engage in educational events, competitions and the national youth heifer, steer   more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 9 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: Roberts Wesleyan University earned the gold designation for the 2024-2025 Military Friendly(R) School official list in the private offering doctorate category. Institutions earning the Military Friendly(R) School designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,800 schools participated in the 2024-2025 survey, 537 schools earned awards level designations in Go  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 9 -- The Salt Lake Chamber issued the following transcript of a podcast on April 8, 2024: This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Cicero is a management consulting firm headquartered in Salt Lake City. They use data and expertise to generate insights, create actionable strategies, and drive transformation. Principal Callie Kennel joins us with more. Callie Kennel: At Cicero, we believe that no strategic decision can be made without the right context, perspectiv  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Just Days After NY Experienced An Earthquake, Schumer Delivers Funding To Make Critical Repairs To Ensure The Structural Integrity Of WNY's South Grand Island Bridges During Potential Seismic Events, And Make Other Essential Upgrades Western NY Will Also Receive A $1.6M Grant Through The Same Program To Boost Emergency Response Plans During Severe Weather In Erie, Niagara, Ca  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 9 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: The Security Industry Association (SIA) Executive Committee has named Bill Bozeman as an honorary SIA member. Bozeman - a security industry veteran and longtime SIA member and SIA Board of Directors member - is one of only six individuals to have received this honor, joining fellow honorary members Les Gold, Joe Grillo, Sandy Jones, Dave McGowan and Scott Schafer. SIA will recognize Bozeman   more

IMMOKALEE, Florida, April 9 -- Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on April 8, 2024: World-renowned entertainment superstar Wayne Newton will take the stage at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee Saturday, June 1 with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $65 and will be available Thursday, April 11 from Ticketmaster or at www.moreinparadise.com. A fan ticket presale will start Wednesday, April 10 at   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) launched her Youth Advisory Council (Council), keeping her promise to fight for the next generation and empower young people to participate in their democracy. The Council will be comprised of more than 30 young people (ages 16-28) from California who will meet regularly with the Senator and have the opportunity to lend their voice on key   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O'Malley involving a hearing on March 20, 2024, entitled "The President's Fiscal Year 2025 Social Security Administration Budget": * * * Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo, and Members of the committee: Thank you for inviting me to discuss the Social Security Administration's (SSA's) service delivery, customer experience, and Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget r  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 9 -- Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism issued the following news: Seven alumni will join the 2024 Hall of Achievement class at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University. This is the highest honor Medill bestows on its graduates. "These seven individuals have distinguished themselves with exceptional accomplishments in their fields, from media to top brands to government," said Medill Dean  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Smithsonian American Art Museum issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Tess Korobkin is the recipient of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Patricia and Phillip Frost Essay Award for her article "Monumental Absence: Augusta Savage's Unbuilt Monuments, 1931-1943," which appeared in the fall 2023 issue (vol. 37, no. 3) of American Art, the museum's peer-reviewed journal for new scholarship. Korobkin's article focuses on sculptor Augusta Savage's proposed  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: New York and Los Angeles -- Sony Music's Global Podcast Division today announced the acquisition of podcast production company Neon Hum, streamlining the company's U.S. creative division and broadening its work for hire services under Neon Hum Founder/CEO Jonathan Hirsch. In his new role as Vice President, Global Podcasts and Head of U.S. Creative, Hirsch will spearhead the U.S. creative business   more

FRISCO, Texas, April 9 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news on April 8, 2024: Southeastern's Audrey Greely and UIW's Larissa Jacquez have been named this week's Jersey Mike's Southland Conference Players of the Week, the conference announced Monday. This is Greely's first time winning the award this season and she becomes the third Southeastern hitter to claim the award in that span. Jacquez is a first-time winner this season and the first UIW player to earn the award on the 2  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, April 9 -- The city of Spartanburg issued the following news: The City of Spartanburg is thrilled to announce the selection of Fredalyn Michelle Frasier as its new City Planning Director. Fredalyn, a distinguished leader in urban planning and design, returns to her South Carolina roots to manage Spartanburg's ambitious growth and development strategies. Fredalyn's extensive career in urban planning is marked by her leadership of interdisciplinary teams on transform  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Semiconductor maker announces plan to build third factory in Phoenix following award, bringing total investment to $65 billion PHOENIX--Today, the Department of Commerce announced that TSMC Arizona Corporation, a subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, will receive $6.6 billion in direct funding from the CHIPS and Science Act, and approximately $5 billion in loans. This funding wil  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 9 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release: Steven Hunter, Chicago office chair of the Quarles & Brady Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice group and co-chair of the firm's diversity, equity and inclusion committee, is chairing the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Chicago 2024 gala, "A Mind Is..." Quarles is presenting sponsor of the event, which will be held June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. "I am proud to take on this  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University has made it easier for domestic transfer students to apply for next fall by waiving application fees through April 15. "We are excited to offer this opportunity," said Frank Tittle, Tech's director of admissions. "We have great partnerships with our community colleges and want to do everything we can to encourage transfer students to complete their four-year degree   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 9 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: A preeminent expert in the use of nanotechnology to understand and fight disease will head up the University of Virginia's Institute for Nanoscale Scientific and Technological Advanced Research, or nanoSTAR, as UVA enters a bold new era in nanotechnology research with the launch of the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology. Evan A. Scott, PhD, comes to UVA from Northweste  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Institutional Cash Distributors, LLC ("ICD"), an institutional investment technology provider for corporate treasury organiza  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced its inaugural Money Awards, with winners across 38 categories. Rocket Mortgage secured this year's 2024 Editors' Choice Award for Best Mortgage Lender for Changing Rates, earning high scores for eligibility and customer service. According to a March 2024  more

LEUVEN, Belgium, April 9 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following joint statement on April 8, 2024, with the European Union: * * * 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 Valdis Dombrovskis, United States Secretary of State Antony Blin  more

SWINDON, England, April 9 (TNSres) -- The UK Research and Innovation issued the following news: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has released its annual diversity data for 2021 to 2022. UKRI publishes annual diversity data on the personal characteristics of applicants and awardees. This aids transparency in our funding, enables high-level monitoring of trends and informs our ongoing work to foster a diverse, vibrant, and creative research and innovation system. This report provides data for  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Charlotte Schubert A new study examines the causes of lung and related cancers in the 10 most populous nations, including the U.S. The findings, by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, reveal an evolving picture of global mortality from tracheal, bronchial and lung cancers (TBLC) from 1990 to 2019. The   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: By Sara Patterson Daniel Mendelsohn enjoys interpreting Homer's Odyssey for modern readers. Drawn to the ancient tale since his teens, for six years he took on the challenge of translating and reanimating the book. His translation of Homer's Odyssey is scheduled for release in the spring of 2025 by the University of Chicago Press. On April 23 and 30, Mendelsohn will deliver lectures on the epic poem. Both lectu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 9 -- The University of Texas System issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: The Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4), an initiative of The University of Texas System (UT System), today announced grant awards totaling $18,037,863. These grants will fund groundbreaking trauma research, product development, and preventative measures across UT institutions. "Trauma remains the leading cause of death for individuals up to the age of 45 years  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 9 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: UVA Health neurosurgeon W. Jeffrey Elias, MD, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare, a leading healthcare publication, as one of its Innovators for 2024 for his pioneering work in the field of focused ultrasound. Modern Healthcare's Innovators Awards and recognition program recognizes leaders and organizations driving innovation that improves patient care, achieves measurable results and   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University Printing Services continues to lead its peers in the in-house publishing and printing world, recently securing two Silver awards for excellence in print quality in the 2024 In-Print Awards. This competition, a collaborative effort between the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association and In-Plant Impressions magazine, shines a spotlight on the exceptional work of in-house printing operations   more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, April 9 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on April 8, 2024: Walker Hayes "Same Drunk Tour" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Saturday, June 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. and start at $55. Fans can access the venue presale Thursday, April 11 at 10 a.m. via Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood's Facebook (https://facebook.com/seminol  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, April 9 (TNSres) -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Julia Duvall The old saying goes, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." For Western Carolina University alumnus Greyson Rowlands, trying one more time for a Fulbright Award was exactly what he needed to succeed. Rowlands, a 2019 graduate from Concord, received a Fulbright U.S. student program award for an English teaching assistantship to Jordan for the 2024-2025 academic year.   more