WACO, Texas, April 13 -- Baylor University issued the following news on April 11, 2024: By Lori Fogleman Baylor University today announced a $1.5 million gift from the family of George Heilmeier through the Heilmeier-Jarvie Family Foundation, of Plano, Texas, establishing The George Heilmeier Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering to attract, retain and support innovative research and teaching within the School of Engineering and Computer Science. The Heilmeier Chair supports the Materi  more

MONTEREY, California, April 13 -- The Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security issued the following story on April 12, 2024: More than two dozen homeland security professionals graduated from the Center for Homeland Defense and Security Master's Program, earning Master's of Arts Degrees in Security Studies during a ceremony at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, on Friday, March 29. Master's Program cohort 2205/2206 included a range of federal, regional,   more

FRISCO, Texas, April 13 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news on April 12, 2024: Lucie Charbonnier has been named the Jersey Mike's SLC Women's Golfer of the Month for the month of April, the conference office announced Friday. Charbonnier becomes the first Islander to with the award this season after a stellar April campaign. Women's Golfer of the Month: Lucie Charbonnier - Sr. - Peron, France (Mouratoglou Tennis Etudes) Charbonnier came away with her second individual titl  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 13 -- Americares, a health-focused relief and development organization, issued the following news release: The 2024 Americares Airlift Benefit hosted by award-winning actor and producer Bryan Cranston raised $1.9 million to improve health worldwide. The benefit celebrated the organization's 45 years of life-changing health programs and the health workers and partners who make the programs possible. The event highlighted the organization's response to the humanitar  more

LONDON, England, April 13 -- English PEN issued the following news on April 12, 2024: Today, Friday 12 April 2024, on the eve of the 85th anniversary of the poet's birth, English PEN, together with Irish PEN/PEN na hEireann and the Estate of Seamus Heaney launch a new annual prize, the PEN Heaney Prize. The prize will recognise a single volume of poetry by one author, published in the UK or Ireland, of outstanding literary merit that engages with the impact of cultural or political events on hu  more

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, April 13 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story on April 12, 2024: By Claiborne Cooksey, ERDC public affairs specialist Over two decades ago, the U.S. Army Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) created a robotics team that was formed with a mission to provide educational experiences for young people by promoting hands-on learning in the community. Today, Team 456 Siege Robotics is a FIRST Robotics Competiti  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, April 12 -- The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command issued the following news on April 11, 2024: While Foreign Military Sales (FMS) is not always recognized for its speed and flexibility, there are aspects of the program that are doing just that to sustain FMS for nonstandard materiel. The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command's Simplified Nonstandard Acquisition Program (SNAP) exists to provide an accelerated acquisition process that allows FMS partners to obtain n  more

TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release: The Advertising Specialty Institute(R) (ASI) has opened its annual summer internship program to member companies throughout the promotional products industry. The free, exclusive program, now in its ninth year, offers invaluable benefits for ASI members and students alike. Interns hired by participating suppliers and distributors gain access to free online training, ASI's ESP(R) and a chan  more

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, April 13 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release: The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world's oldest professional safety organization, has announced its new leaders based on the 2024 Society elections (https://www.assp.org/membership/elections). All terms begin July 1. Pam Walaski will serve as ASSP president for 2024-25. "Our Society's strength is rooted in our dedicated volunteers and their desire to lead ou  more

HEIDELBERG, Germany, April 13 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: Eleni Zimmer is to be honoured as an outstanding master's graduate of Heidelberg University: in recognition of her scientific potential regarding her doctoral phase, which has now begun, and a subsequent career in academic research, she has been selected to receive the Marie-Luise Jung Prize. The prize, initiated jointly by the university with the Constituted Student Body and the Doctoral Convention, is aw  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 13 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem on April 22, 2024 all $600,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its Floating Rate Senior Notes, due April 2025 (CUSIP No. 06051GJU4) (the "Floating Rate Notes"), and all $2,250,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its 0.976% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due April 2025 (CUSIP No. 06051GJR1)  more

WACO, Texas, April 13 -- Baylor University issued the following news: By Clarissa Garza The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) has recognized Lesley McAllister, D.M.A., professor of piano, director of piano pedagogy and director of the keyboard studies division in Baylor University's School of Music, with the honor of American Music Teacher Article of the Year for her article, "The Language of Awareness: How Cueing and Breath Work Impact the Music Lesson." This is the second time McAll  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) is honored to award Mr. William "Bill" Douglass with the Congressional Patriot Award. Mr. Douglass is a distinguished American and is the first Grayson County resident to receive the prestigious award. Mr. Douglass was awarded the Congressional Patriot Award this past Wednesday in a ceremony at the United States Capitol. Mr. Douglass was joined by his wife, brother and other memb  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 13 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Natalie Blando-George Binghamton University announced that Govindasamy Viswanathan and Binghamton alumni Alexander S. Vindman, Yasmin L. Hurd and Lee Ranaldo will receive State University of New York (SUNY) honorary doctorates this year during the University's Commencement, May 9-11, 2024. * Govindasamy Viswanathan, founder and chancellor of Vellore Institute of Technology in India, which has partnered with   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 8 -- The Baltimore Museum of Art issued the following news release: On April 21, the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) opens Dyani White Hawk: Bodies of Water, a focus exhibition that explores works from the artist's Carry series. Of Sicangu Lakota, German, and Welsh American ancestry, White Hawk often investigates cross-cultural experiences and the complexity of understanding oneself in the context of personal and communal histories. Bodies of Water includes two existing  more

LONDON, England, April 13 (TNSres) -- The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers issued the following news: CIBSE expresses its delight upon reviewing the latest findings from the Engineering UK Graduate Outcomes Research Report. Released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), this comprehensive report delves into the professional trajectories of engineering and technology graduates, providing valuable insights into their employment status, job roles and perceptions of   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 (TNSres) -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Don Bacon (R-NE), Ranking Member and Chairman respectively of the House Armed Services Quality of Life Panel, joined John Berman on CNN News Central to discuss the Panel's report unveiled this week. Below are transcribed excerpts from the interview. ANCHOR, JOHN BERMAN: On the subject of maybe getting what they deserve.  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: On Friday, April 12, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) met with Independence resident and real-life "Rosie the Riveter" Clarice Lafreniere and her family in her D.C. office. Lafreniere was recently awarded the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal along with dozens of other women who served as riveters, buckers, welders and electricians during World War II. Click here for photos Image  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting issued the following statement on April 12, 2024: * * * The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), released the following statement from President and CEO Patricia Harrison regarding the death of Robert (Robin) MacNeil: "The Corporation for Public Broadcasting mourns the passing of public media pioneer and journalistic icon Robin MacNeil, founding anchor of PBS' daily evening news program, 'The Robert MacNeil Report,' which f  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 13 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: Sunshine White, senior director of strategic partnerships for Delaware North's Travel division, was honored with the "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Trailblazer" Award on April 4 at the 2024 Airport Experience Awards and Gala in Dallas. The Airport Experience Awards and Conference, hosted by Airport Experience News (AXN), is one of the most significant industry events of the year, and it recognizes excellenc  more

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, April 12 -- The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command issued the following news: Three members of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM CBC) workforce were recognized for their outstanding achievements during the Northeastern Maryland Technology Council's (NMTC) Visionary Awards. CBC Biologist Priscilla Lee, Research Biologist Dylan Fudge and Branch Chief of Rapid Technology and Inspection Rick Moore attended the council's   more

BUFFALO, New York, April 13 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Temperature-controlled droplet formation may have protected RNA in the prebiotic world, allowing it to self-replicate and kickstart life * * * The RNA world theory suggests that life on Earth began with RNA molecules that copied themselves. It's believed this self-replication eventually gave rise over millions of years to DNA and protein, which then formed  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 13 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced the winners of its annual Energy Efficiency Makeover contest. The contest, previously called Business Pride, was revamped in 2023 with a new name and larger cash awards of $5,000 each to benefit more small businesses as they start their energy efficiency journey and reduce energy use. Businesses that implement energy efficiency improvements often reduce energy us  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) proudly announces that Kimberly S. Dunn, principal of Dexter Elementary School in Fort Moore, GA, has been selected as the 2024 DoDEA Principal of the Year. DoDEA Director Thomas Brady praised Dunn for growing parental involvement in the Fort Moore community while maintaining a focus on student achievemen  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 13 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on April 12, 2024: An East Tennessee State University student has earned a Harry S. Truman Scholarship, one of the most competitive and prestigious awards in the United States. Trent White, ETSU's Student Government Association president and a junior majoring in political science, learned of this achievement in a surprise announcement with ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. "I am here today because of  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, April 13 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: By George Wolff Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, announced the winners of its sixth annual Impact Awards at Ellucian Live, the industry's premier technology conference. The Ellucian Impact Awards recognize leaders who leverage Ellucian's innovative technology solutions to achieve better outcomes for students and their institutions. "The Ellucian Impact Awards celebrate  more

NEW YORK, April 13 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) ("FOX" or the "Company") announced today that it has earned the designation of VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes the Company's commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. "Fox Corporation is honored to receive the 2024 VETS Indexes'   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 13 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia are kicking off the 13th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a two-week fundraising competition to benefit the state's regional food banks. This year's drive will take place from April 15-26, 2024, and is open to everyone in the legal community, including law firms, legal organizations, corpora  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 13 -- The American Society of Travel Advisors issued the following news release: The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA), Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA), and Foro Latinoamericano de Turismo (FOLATUR) have joined the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) in sounding the alarm about American Airlines' latest ploy to force travelers to use AA's new, proprietary booking tool that leads to reduced consumer choice and   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Two federal grants will lower costs, create more job opportunities, strengthen infrastructure resilience Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed two federal grants totaling $2,470,000 million for Dona Ana County from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to address our changing clim  more

STANFORD, California, April 13 -- The Hoover Institution at Stanford University issued the following news release: The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced Wednesday that Jay Bhattacharya, Hoover Institution senior fellow and Stanford University professor of health policy, is a recipient of a 2024 Bradley Prize. The Bradley Prize is awarded annually to individuals whose "extraordinary work exemplifies the Foundation's mission to restore, strengthen, and protect the principles and instit  more

PHOENIXVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, helped introduced the bipartisan Preserving JROTC Programs Act to help save the Phoenixville Area School District's Air Force JROTC program. This bill would amend the federal statue, helping mid-size schools like Phoenixville to better meet the student (cadet) enrollment   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) celebrated the passage of her legislation, H.R. 7837, the bipartisan Enhancing Intelligence Collection on Foreign Drug Traffickers Act of 2024. Houlahan's legislation was successfully included as an amendment to the larger FISA reauthorization package. Her bipartisan bill, co-led by Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), would pave the way for the   more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 13 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: Thousands of community colleges across the United States are members of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), and each has many talented and dedicated faculty members who make a transformational difference in the lives of their students. Each year, one of these faculty members is awarded the national association's prestigious "Faculty Member of the Year" Award. This year, Hudson Coun  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 13 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: Hudson County Community College (HCCC) students and alumni have seen the effects of HCCC's commitment to student success firsthand while the College's transformative efforts continue to garner national acclaim. Each year, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) honors a select group of its over 1,000 member community colleges with various Awards of Excellence at the organization's natio  more

MANHATTAN BEACH, California, April 13 -- The Independent Book Publishers Association issued the following news release: The Independent Book Publishers Association held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Members on April 4. The virtual event is the association's annual opportunity for members to hear about the state of their association, its progress on various fronts, and vote for the candidates who will join the next fiscal year's Board of Directors. A total of 115 members registered to attend the 20  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 13 (TNSres) -- GeoComply, a provider of geolocation compliance and location fraud detection solutions, issued the following news: Intertrust, the global leader in distributed computing and rights management, and GeoComply Solutions Inc. ("GeoComply"), a renowned provider of geolocation compliance technology and fraud protection, today announced a partnership to provide a robust solution for content owners and streaming services to control where and how their digital con  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute issued the following news release: * * * A new view into a symbiosis could offer benefits to address climate change: pulling atmospheric carbon into soil and boosting biofuel feedstocks with less fertilizer. * * * For millions of years, underground fungi have lived in symbiosis with plant roots. Plants provide photosynthesized carbon, while fungi deliver water and nutrients. In order to do so, these organis  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 13 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Bill 2781, increasing compensation, services, and support for victims of crimes. "Increasing compensation for crime victims will allow survivors greater access to the resources they need to overcome trauma," Governor Laura Kelly said. "Thanks to this bill, survivors of crime will be better supported to receive the care they need to achieve stabili  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 13 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: On March 30-31, two University of Kansas Law students competed in the William & Mary Colonial Cup Transactional Law Competition in Williamsburg, Virginia. Third-year law student Matthew Firnhaber, from Olathe, and second-year law student Amanda Brauninger, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, beat out teams from across the country, taking home the award for "best draft." This win marks the 3rd first-place finish at a transaction  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, April 13 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: The Los Angeles Times has earned three awards and five finalist nods in the Sacramento Press Club's fourth annual Journalism Awards contest. The awards, honoring exceptional politics and policy journalism published in 2023, were presented at a dinner in Sacramento on April 11. Among the top honors: Columnist Sammy Roth was named Journalist of the Year, which recognizes a California journalist whose wor  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 13 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Aaron Blankenship, West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network (WVCRN) team member and peer recovery support specialist at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College will be honored with the ARHE Cornerstone Award for Student Support at the 2024 Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) National Collegiate Recovery Conference in San Diego, California, this summer. The award honors an  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: MONACA, Pa. -- Carey McDougall has been named as the new chancellor and chief academic officer of Penn State Beaver. McDougall has been serving as the campus' interim chancellor since July 1. Before her role as interim chancellor, McDougall had been the director of academic affairs since 2014. McDougall previously served as interim chancellor and chief academic officer in 2016 during a leadersh  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Featuring strategies to overcome treatment resistance, targets for ovarian and BRAF-mutated cancers, and a novel risk prediction tool for hereditary cancers * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless colla  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Manhattan's first Black district attorney Alvin Bragg finds himself thrust into a political firestorm as the trial of Donald Trump commences. Bragg, previously criticized for his perceived leniency on crime, now navigates the prosecution of Trump amid accusations of partisanship from the former president and his supporters. Despite facing racist attacks and death threats, Bragg maintains the case is akin to any othe  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Reflections are pouring in for the former NFL star O.J. Simpson after his family shared the news he passed away from cancer this week at the age of 76. Simpson was an American cultural figure for decades and a star running back for the Buffalo Bills before he became a symbol of domestic violence and racial division after the infamous murder trial of his former wife and her friend that captivated the nation. Imani M  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 13 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Andrea Honaker After her high school graduation, Johna Wright traveled independently for the first time to accept a scholarship at a National Federation of the Blind conference in Orlando, Florida. That experience showed her how many navigational challenges exist for people like herself who are blind or have low vision, and it launched her passion for disability advocacy work. The 2020 Mercer University psychology   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Merit Systems Protection Board issued the following case report for April 12, 2024: * * * BOARD DECISIONS Appellant: Michelle Gilewicz Agency: Department of Homeland Security Decision Number: 2024 MSPB 7 Docket Numbers: DE-1221-20-0091-P-1, DE-1221-20-0091-P-2 Issuance Date: April 9, 2024 COMPENSATORY DAMAGES WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT The appellant filed an individual right of action (IRA) appeal alleging that she was subjected to a hostile work environmen  more

EDISON, New Jersey, April 13 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, is pleased to announce the nominees for this year's prestigious Fleet Professional of the Year and Fleet Technician of the Year Awards. These awards are a part of NAFA's renowned 100 Best Fleets in the Americas competition and recognize individual excellence within the fleet management indu  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 (TNSres) -- NASA's Human Systems Integration Division issued the following news: The UASP-Kit Development Team from NASA's Human Systems Integration Division, was honored with an "Honorable Mention" for the 2023 ARMD Associate Administrator (AA) Award for Technology and Innovation. In collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, NASA has been working to develop new tools and technologies to improve the efficiency and timeliness of our response, mitigation, and recovery from   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The new class of laureates of the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation will be honored during the inaugural Laureate Celebration Weekend from April 12-14, a collaboration among the U.S. National Science Foundation, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation (NSTMF) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The National Medal of Science   more

CRANE, Indiana, April 12 -- The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane issued the following news on April 11, 2024: By Sarah K. Oh, NSWC Crane Corporate Communications Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) was recognized with two awards by the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) for technology transfer (T2) contributions. These awards were distributed during an FLC national meeting in Dallas, Texas on April 10. Jenna Dix, the Director of Engagement for NSWC Crane, was awarded   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: WASHINGTON NAVY YARD - Vice Adm. Jim Downey, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), announced the active duty and reserve 2023 Sailor of the Year award winners during a ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard on April 11. Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Jennifer Schleuning won the active-duty Sailor of the Year category and Machinist's Mate 1st Class Matthew Lipscomb won the reserve Sailor of the Y  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, April 13 -- Newberry College issued the following news: Newberry College bestowed its highest academic honor, induction into the Bachman Honor Society, upon 11 graduating seniors at Awards Convocation on April 12. The event also included special recognitions for scholastic achievement, service to campus ministry and student life, and the Student Government Association's faculty and staff honorees. Founded in 1962 by members of the Newberry faculty, the Bachman Honor S  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 13 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: Newcastle University's museum and art gallery have received funding to support their important work with researchers. Leading edge research Research England has awarded the Great North Museum: Hancock pound sterling235,000 and the Hatton Gallery pound sterling80,000 from its Higher Education Museums, Galleries and Collections Fund over the next five years. Professor Vee Pollock, Dean of Culture and Crea  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Nine faculty members received the student-driven award, which acknowledges faculty who have had a significant impact and positive influence on graduate education because of their superior graduate-level teaching, dedication to departmental and community presence and excellence in research and creative activities. Each year, the Graduate School honors outstanding professors with the Excellence in Graduate Education F  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 13 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Labrina VanCliff North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded a prestigious 2024 IIE American Passport Project grant from the Institute of International Education Inc. This $4,125 grant signifies a significant milestone for N.C. A&T as it continues to prioritize global engagement and access to study abroad opportunities for its student  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 13 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU is among first to test in a biosafety level 3 laboratory whether vaccine-elicited antibodies block infection of a live virus * * * By Erik Robinson New research using live SARS-CoV-2 virus reveals an updated vaccine provides a strong immune response against previous strains and emerging variants. The findings by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, published as a   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The White House issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his Administration: * Amanda S. Jacobsen, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea * Christophe Andre Tocco, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania * Shirley Sagawa, Nominee to   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Susan Wild was recently awarded the Distinguished Community Health Center Advocate Award by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). During the in-office ceremony, the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC) and the NACHC, along with Lehigh Valley local health centers (Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley, Star-Community Health, and Vall  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 13 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: The Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODR&R) at the Small Business Administration (SBA) extends its congratulations to the winner of the 2024 Phoenix Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by a Volunteer, Leanne Lovell. Your achievements and dedication set an example for excellence within the community. We celebrate your well-deserved success.   more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 13 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODR&R) at the Small Business Administration (SBA) extends its congratulations to the winner of the 2024 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by a Public Official, Dirk Guidry. Your achievements and dedication set an example for excellence within the community. W  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America's 33 million small businesses in President Biden's Cabinet released the following statement applauding President Biden's announcement that for the second consecutive year, the federal government exceeded its annual goal for federa  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Click HERE, HERE, and HERE for individual high-resolution photos. Senator Susan Collins was honored to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the women of WWII, or the "Rosies," at the "Rosie the Riveter" Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony, held in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol. She joined Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and other members of Congress for this historic event. The Congressional  more

BURBANK, California, April 13 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: * * * ABC's Emmy(R) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of April 15-19 (subject to change): M  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 13 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: Award-winning broadcaster, commentator and author Scott Simon will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Wednesday, April 17, to meet with students and discuss his groundbreaking career in journalism. Simon and John Shaw, institute director, will discuss Simon's career and the challenges facing American journalism during the free, public discussion a  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 13 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Brian Caswell, a 1987 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy and a Baxter Springs pharmacist and pharmacy owner, will be recognized tonight as the school's 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipient. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated selfless and sustained service and leadership in advancement of the pharmacy profession, their communities and the School of Pharmacy. "Brian is a k  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, April 13 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news: Springfield Technical Community College on April 10 hosted its annual Sustainathon, an event designed to raise environmental awareness and inspire students as the celebration of Earth Day approaches. Presenters addressed a variety of sustainability topics, including water resources, biodiversity conservation, energy, climate and more. Students and the community had the chance to talk to p  more

QUEENS, New York, April 13 -- St. John's University issued the following news: An impressive 16 out of 16 psychology students in St. John's University's Collaborative Health Integration Research Program (CHIRP) had their poster submissions accepted at the Eastern Psychological Association's (EPA) annual conference, with seven of those papers receiving awards. "I am incredibly proud of the CHIRP fellows. Each of them worked together and collaborated with our training partners to produce valuabl  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 13 (TNSres) -- The State Bar of Wisconsin issued the following news: The State Bar of Wisconsin's 52-member Board of Governors approved the fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) budget at its meeting on Friday, April 12. Paul Marshall, the State Bar's chief financial officer, said that the initial submission of the FY 2025 budget revealed that the State Bar faced a budget gap of about $760,000 (operational revenue minus operational expenses). Before taking  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 12 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on April 11, 2024, by State Sen. Scott Alexander, R-Muncie regarding the announcement of READI 2.0 recipients: * * * "Today, the recipients of the Indiana Regional Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 (https://www.iedc.in.gov/program/indiana-readi/overview) were announced. "I am thrilled to see Delaware and Randolph counties will receive a portion of a $35 million award for the East  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 13 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: The US Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have selected Stony Brook University Professor Kenneth Lanzetta, PhD, in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, as a Fulbright US Scholar for 2024-2025. Professor Lanzetta will spend the next academic year in Chile, where he will collaborate with the Astronomy Department at the University  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 13 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: In March 2024, Izabela Kalinowska-Blackwood, associate professor in the Department of English and affiliated faculty in the Department of Languages and Cultural Studies at Stony Brook University, was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program teaching grant for the 2024-2025 academic year. She will engage in teaching and research at the Centre for East European   more

FREDONIA, New York, April 13 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Creating a 3 D skull collection basically from scratch - made particularly unique because it's a collaborative project engaging students enrolled the seemingly distant academic areas - is opening new educational opportunities at SUNY Fredonia. "The Art of Natural History: 3D Printing a Skull Collection" explores the natural history of objects (biology/paleontology), the manipulation and   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 13 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Staff in Tennessee Tech University's Center for Energy Systems Research (CESR) recently returned from a trip to The Aloha State - but not for a vacation. Leaders from the interdisciplinary center on Tech's campus were invited to present at the National Council of University Research Administrators' 2024 Financial Research Administration Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. Shanae Tyree  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 13 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on April 11, 2024: * * * Subject: Financial Aid Graduation Requirement and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Updates Category: School Programs Next Steps: Share with appropriate staff and update local processes and procedures as necessary FAFSA Updates The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) provides updates regarding changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA processing timel  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 13 -- The European Commission issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, the Commission announced 20 laureates of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes 2024, for the fourth year in a row, organised with funding from the Cohesion Policy. These prizes reward outstanding projects and initiatives that combine sustainability, inclusion and aesthetics, demonstrating how the European Green Deal transition can practically enrich the lives of people and communi  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 13 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Beth Staples Three faculty members in the University of Notre Dame's College of Arts and Letters have been awarded 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships in recognition of their career achievements and exceptional research promise. Barbara Montero, a professor of philosophy; Gretchen Reydams-Schils, a professor in the Program of Liberal Studies; and Roy Scranton, an associate professor of English and director of   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 13 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news wrap up on April 12, 2024: * * * Purdue News Now (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htQjmqiUjbk&_ga=2.94638620.1077819046.1712991549-969068346.1706607961) Purdue University gets recognized for its campuswide sustainability efforts, and the annual Day of Giving is almost here -- Trevor Peters has that and more in this week's edition of Purdue News Now. Plus, check out five good stories below you may have m  more

NEW YORK, April 13 -- PEN America issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: PEN America today announced legendary playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner among the career achievement honorees for its 2024 PEN America Literary Awards, hosted by Academy Award-nominated writer and comedian Jena Friedman. The event, April 29th at 7:30pm ET at The Town Hall in New York City (123 W 43rd St), marks the 60th annual awards honoring writers from emerging voices to notables of contemporary lit  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 13 -- The Greater Toronto Airports Authority issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: The Greater Toronto Airports Authority ("GTAA") today initiated discussions with design and construction companies on Pearson LIFT - Long term Investment in Facilities and Terminals (LIFT), on the procurement, planning and vision of the program. LIFT is a capital plan spanning more than a decade, investing billions of dollars into Toronto Pearson's facility through several c  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 13 -- Toronto Pearson International Airport issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: The Greater Toronto Airports Authority ("GTAA") today initiated discussions with design and construction companies on Pearson LIFT - Long term Investment in Facilities and Terminals (LIFT), on the procurement, planning and vision of the program. LIFT is a capital plan spanning more than a decade, investing billions of dollars into Toronto Pearson's facility through several co  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment issued the following news release: The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is excited to announce the award of $588,200 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program Grant to replace an inoperable EV charging station. The proposed project will replace the out-of-service charging station at 335  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced more than $21 million in Boating Infrastructure Grant funding to support construction, renovation and maintenance of marinas and other boating facilities for outdoor recreation and waterway access. This year's grants will support projects in 21 states, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The funding wil  more

LIVERPOOL, England, April 13 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: Dr Paul Colbon, CEO and co-founder of the chemical technology company, Liverpool Chirochem Ltd (LCC), was the recipient of this year's Potts Medal. Established in 1933, the Potts Medal recognises outstanding contributions to Chemistry with the winner chosen by members of the University's student Chemistry society, ChemSoc. Paul was presented with his medal at a special ceremony and lecture held at t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 13 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Elijah Kahlenberg, a junior triple-majoring in government, Middle Eastern studies and Jewish studies, is The University of Texas at Austin's latest Truman scholar. The federally funded Truman Scholarship provides $30,000 to students pursuing graduate studies in public service fields. The U.S. Congress created the scholarship in 1975 as the official memorial to President Harry S. Truman. Kahlenberg had an ink  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the appointments of three distinguished professionals to pivotal positions within the Commonwealth. This series of appointments continues the administration's focus on attracting experienced leaders with proven talent. The commitment to join the administration underscores a shared dedication to serving Virginia. "It's remarkable to welco  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional board appointments. ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Robert Ward, Chief Transformation Officer Reeve Bull, Director, Office of Regulatory Management * * * COMMERCE AND TRADE Juan Pablo Segura, Chief Deputy Secretary * * * FINANCE James Alex, Tax Commissioner, Virginia Department of Taxation *  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 (TNSres) -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Adolph Brown IV, a distinguished figure in the realm of higher education, has recently achieved a milestone by being selected for the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program. The program, a cornerstone of the broader Fulbright initiative established by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, aims to foster international exchange and collaboration in various academic a  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 13 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Travis Lyles, the deputy director of social for the Washington Post, visited the Missouri School of Journalism to share firsthand insights from his work at the renowned paper. Organized by assistant professors Kara Edgerson and Kat Lucchesi, the event served as the first installment of the School's new Audience Speaker Series and capped off a series of visits L  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was awarded the 2023 Public Officials Award by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) for his "documented, significant contribution in the areas of clean water legislation, public policy, government service, or another area of public prominence that resulted in improvements to the water environment." Congressman Krishnamoorthi was recognized for his contrib  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: D.C. -- During the first-ever National Theatre Week, celebrated April 9-11, 2024, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) welcomed theater leaders and actors associated with the Professional Non-Profit Theater Coalition and the Theatre Communications Group to Capitol Hill to discuss the recently-introduced Supporting Theater and the  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 12 -- Illinois Realtors issued the following news: Eve B. Lee, president and managing broker of Eve B. Lee & Associates in Antioch, was named a 2024 Fair Housing Champion by the National Association of REALTORS(R) (NAR) April 4. "I was pulling my teardrop camper with my dogs, south of Hoover Dam when I got the call (about winning the NAR award)," said Lee, a REALTOR(R) and fair housing proponent for more than 45 years. "I had to pull over because of the joyful shoc  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: Graphic designers often create behind the scenes, allowing their work to speak for itself. Recently, a few of Wilkes University's finest stepped into the spotlight, earning honors from the American Advertising Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania (AAF NEPA) at the 2023-24 American Advertising Awards. Lisa Reynolds, associate professor of digital design and media art, was honored with the Silver Meda  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 13 -- Yale University issued the following news: A Yale College junior was awarded a 2024 Davis Projects for Peace grant, which provides funding for innovative, community-centered projects that address the world's most critical issues. Nishah Jaferi was among 129 awardees from 94 partner institutions to receive funding to pursue a project, typically between June and September in the award year. Projects focus on issues related to health and well-being, the quality  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 13 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: By Mike Cummings Seven Yale faculty members are among the 188 artists, writers, scholars, and scientists awarded 2024 fellowships by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Ned Blackhawk, Marta Figlerowicz, Ben Hagari, Elizabeth Hinton, Tavia Nyong'o, Douglas Rogers, and Travis Zadeh were selected through a rigorous peer-reviewed process from a pool of about 3,000 applicants. Fellows are chosen for   more