MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 16 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Sister Helen Prejean, award-winning author and advocate for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States, will be the featured guest for an "On the Issues" conversation to be held Friday, April 19, at 12:15 p.m. at Marquette Law School's Eckstein Hall. Registration for the free public event is required and available online. Members of the media who are interested in attending should contact Kev  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 16 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: * * * Bank of Anguilla and Arvest Bank Receive CARE Award * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) recognized two member financial institutions for their commitment to community investment by naming them 2024 Community Area Revitalization Efforts (CARE) Award recipients. Bank of Anguilla in Anguilla, Missis  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 -- The Writers Guild of America-West issued the following news: Los Angeles and New York - Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) announce the winners of the 2024 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional categories during concurrent ceremonies. * * * SCREENPLAY WINNERS ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY The Holdovers, Written by David Hemingson; Fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with North Carolina under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Through this agreement, USDA and North Carolina are working together to offer over $6.2 million in competitive grant funding for projects desi  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with Puerto Rico under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Through this agreement, USDA and Puerto Rico are working together to offer over $3.5 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: The American Hospital Association (AHA) today presented two federal hospital leaders with awards recognizing their outstanding service to the health care field. These awards recognize uniformed and non-uniformed federal health care leaders who have distinguished themselves through singularly significant or innovative achievements and leadership that have contributed substantiall  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Climate Reality Project issued the following news on April 15, 2024: Yesterday, the founder and chairman of The Climate Reality Project, former US Vice President Al Gore, presented the Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring Award to Climate Reality Leader Dr. Sandy Field at the end of a successful 55th Climate Reality Leadership Corps training in New York City. The award honors Climate Reality Leaders who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to climate activism a  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) welcomes Alex K. Jones as the Klaus Schroder Endowed Professor for Engineering and chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department (EECS). Jones joins Syracuse from the University of Pittsburgh, where he had a 21-year career in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) with courtesy appointments in computer scie  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 15 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been named as the 2024 Public Company Board of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors New Jersey Chapter (NACD). NACD annually recognizes public, private, and nonprofit companies and their boards, which have made valuable contributions  more

ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 16 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: Mia Knight of the Anderson University School of Interior Design was named the Spring 2024 winner for the Kravet Design of Distinction Competition. For this prestigious competition, students submit interior design projects to be considered for the award. Professor Sarah Owens assigned Kravet Motif Project 2 in the ID254 course, "Textiles, Materials, Finishes and Details," for students to create a texti  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, April 16 -- Antioch University issued the following news: By Lauren Arienzale The PsyD programs based on Antioch's New England and Seattle campuses sent six faculty and one student to the midwinter conference of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP), the premier conference for professional psychological training programs. The conference was held on January 15-18 in Denver, Colorado. In a special honor, third-year doctoral student   more

MUNICH, Germany, April 16 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: Authentic, responsible, and courageous: lecturers have to bring their whole personality to bear to not only pass on course content to students but to enable them to immerse themselves in a fascinating world of knowledge. Around 6,000 teachers at the Technical University of Munich face this challenge daily. Eight of them have now received special recognition with the Prize for Excellence in Teaching from t  more

PARAMUS, New Jersey, April 16 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: The American Association of Community Colleges has selected Bergen Community College Board of Trustees Chair Dorothy Blakeslee as a finalist for the "Trustee of the Year" award as part of the organization's annual Awards of Excellence program. The honor recognizes Blakeslee as one of the top three trustees in the nation, celebrating those who make "significant contributions to their college ... includin  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 15 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: Brainstorm, leading manufacturer of real-time 3D graphics and virtual studio solutions, and AccuWeather(R), the world's most accurate and most used source for weather forecasts, announced today at NAB that they will enhance their years-long collaboration to create a completely new generation of real-time 3D weather applications for television, powered by the worl  more

LONDON, England, April 16 -- The British Dental Journal, a peer-reviewed journal for the dental community from the British Dental Association, published research articles on the following topics in its March 22, 2024, edition (Vol. 236, Issue 6): Editorial: * Britain is now a dental desert: it's time to save NHS dentistry Letters: * The impact of intermittent fasting on oral health * The importance of rational chlorhexidine use * Supervised brushing/parenting * CDSTs for traumatic denta  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 16 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan recently researched the hybrid cloud management industry and based on its findings, recognizes Broadcom Inc. with the Global Company of the Year Award. This award is based on VMware software which Broadcom acquired in November 2023. VMware software unifies and st  more

SAN MARCOS, California, April 16 -- California State University's San Marcos campus issued the following news release: The Cal State San Marcos Alumni Association has received the 2024 Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The award honors alumni associations' pioneering programs, culture and initiatives that encourage and support diversity, inclusion and a sense of bel  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal announced the six winners of the 2024 Congressional Women of the Year award from the Central Coast. "This year's recipients of the Women of the Year Award are making exceptional strides to improve the quality of life on the Central Coast. Their remarkable efforts often go unnoticed, yet they continue to make a significant impact. It is my honor to highlight these six   more

GREENSBORO, Carolina, April 16 -- City of Hope issued the following news release: City of Hope's International Home Furnishings Industry fundraising group and this year's Spirit of Life(R) honorees from Flexsteel Industries and KUKA Home raised more than $1.8 million for City of Hope(R), one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. More than 850 industry professionals gathered at the   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 16 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news on April 15, 2024: Clark Atlanta University recently announced that it will be the primary host for the 15th Annual William E. Shack, Jr. Closing the Gap Scholarship Golf Tournament. This annual golf fundraiser has been instrumental in providing scholarships for CAU students facing financial hardships to complete their college education. The event will be held on May 20, 2024, at the Canongate Golf Club, 924 Shaw R  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, April 16 -- Coker University issued the following news: Coker University has received $2 million to expand healthcare education as part of multiple projects across South Carolina that have received funding from the Second FY 2024 Spending Package. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made funding requests from applications to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Other institutions, counties, and hospitals across the state also received aid to expand health  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Samsung Electronics (Samsung) have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen the resilience of the U.S. semiconductor supply chain, advance U.S. technology leadership, and fuel U.S. global   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 16 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy is pleased to announce it has received the Diversity Initiative Award from Boston University School of Law's Black Law Student Association (BLSA). Constangy partners Dave Kurtz and Sasha Thaler accepted the award on behalf of Constangy at a gala on April 6. BLSA was chartered in March of 1970 and is the oldest affinity group at BU Law. A member of the National Black Law  more

NEW YORK, April 16 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has been shortlisted for the 2024 Criminal Litigation Law Firm of the Year category Chambers USA. The winner of the award will be announced at the Chambers 2024 Awards event on June 13. The Chambers USA Awards recognizes preeminent law firms in key U.S. jurisdictions. They also reflect achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and exce  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Hiccups and failures of consumer cyber-physical systems like smart gadgets and appliances are inconvenient and annoying. But in mission-critical applications for the Department of Defense, any system weakness or flaw could have serious consequences, such as disruption, damage or even loss of life. To help mitigate the problem, a group of Purdue University researchers has launched a multidisciplinary proje  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08), and Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) led 29 members of Congress in calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to swiftly distribute funding from the Shelter and Services Program (SSP). "Utilizing SSP funding, which provides direct assistance through grants, border and interior communities across the nation hav  more

LEICESTER, England, April 16 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: The careers team at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been named the best in the country. DMU beat nine other nominees to be awarded the title of Higher Education Careers Employability Team of the Year at the 2024 targetjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards.' Richard Bowden, Head of Careers and Graduate Success at DMU, said the recognition was particularly significant because of the scope of the aw  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 16 -- The Dunwoody College of Technology issued the following news release: Dunwoody College of Technology, a leader in hands-on technical education, today announces an innovative new partnership with Raise The Barr (RTB), a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing opportunity and economic mobility for single-parent families through higher education. This partnership, Raise The Barr's newest program in Minnesota, will provide eligible single-parent students i  more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 16 -- East Central University issued the following news: The Oka' Institute at East Central University, Chickasaw Nation, and the American Bird Conservancy have been awarded $4.1 million to restore the habitat of the Blue River Watershed. "This award is yet another example of our commitment to be great partners within our region," said ECU President Wendell Godwin. "The vision for the Oka' Institute at East Central University is to be a nationally recognized hub for water   more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 16 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: The 34th annual Environment Virginia Symposium at Virginia Military Institute was held April 9-11. The event, organized and co-hosted by the Center for Leadership & Ethics (CLE), attracted 550 attendees from state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and the private sector. Col. Dave Gray, director of the CLE, served as master of ceremony for the event. According to Justin Spear  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 16 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN Films announces it has greenlit an upcoming 30 for 30 documentary to be centered around the extraordinary life of Stuart Scott. Currently in production, the film tells the story of the trailblazing broadcaster who shattered preconceived notions of how on-air figures were expected to look, talk, act, and think-and in the process, helped bring hip-hop and Black culture into the sports media mai  more

YORK, England, April 16 -- York St John University issued the following news: 100 Faces celebrates those who were the first in their families to attend university and is led by Universities UK. Richard Holmes graduated last year from York St John University with a BA (Hons) in Product Design. He is the creator of the groundbreaking Global Anthem - a hand gesture flashcard system that facilitates effective communication for refugees and migrants facing language barriers. Richard is a former mo  more

LONDON, England, April 16 -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, issued the following corporate news release: The FT's central banks newsletter has won best newsletter at the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) Digital Media Awards Europe. Written by economics commentator Chris Giles, the weekly briefing is an essential guide to money, interest rates, inflation and what central banks are thinking. WAN-IFRA said that the newsletter combined "a trusted and passionate writer, unique   more

AALTO, Finland, April 16 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: The schools of technology at Aalto University have granted five honorary doctorates to distinguished persons in the fields of science, technology and society. The honorary doctorates will be conferred on 14 June 2024 in the ceremonial conferment of doctoral degrees at Aalto University. Aalto University schools can grant honorary doctorates and doctoral insignia at conferment ceremonies to individuals with strong ti  more

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, April 16 -- Fleming College issued the following news release: In a strategic move to support Peterborough's student housing needs, Fleming College and Trent University have announced a new partnership with SpacesShared, Canada's renowned home sharing platform. This initiative will increase safe, affordable housing solutions for students while fostering community engagement and support for the adult and older adult population in the region. Partnered with over 20 post-se  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 16 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: Reducing road noise through research that helps the Ford Motor Company better understand vibration absorbers drove Michael Kennedy to his full-ride scholarship at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Kennedy, who earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Cedarville University in 2023, began his doctoral research program at the University of Tennessee through the Bredesen Center -- a joint program with the  more

BRONX, New York, April 16 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Sejla Rizvic Fordham Law's Black Law Students Association (BLSA) won top national and regional honors in recognition of its leadership at two recent awards celebrations. "As a student organization, we dedicate significant effort into organizing our programming. We're very intentional about targeting, and organizing events and programs that are impactful for our students," said BLSA President Raissa Ebe  more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 16 -- East Central University issued the following news: East Central University alumnus, Frankie Crawford, is set to be honored at ECU's Evening of Honors and Recognition, May 10 at 6 p.m., in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center. A 1985 graduate of ECU, Crawford received his bachelor's degree in Accounting. He left ECU as a four-year letterman for the university's tennis team, former president of the ECU Presidential Leadersh  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 16 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Attorney Megan Bowman recently received the University of St. Thomas School of Law Living the Mission Award. One student from each class and a graduate(s) are selected annually to receive the Living the Mission Award. The award is given to the those who best exemplify the mission by their activities in and/or outside the classroom or in the profession. Bowman provides clients smart and business-cen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 -- The American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: Gabriela Gualano, teacher librarian at Paul Revere Middle School in Los Angeles, California, is the recipient of the 2024 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Frances Henne Award. Sponsored by Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, the $1,250 award recognizes a school librarian with five years or less experience who demonstrates l  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 16 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news on April 15, 2024: Today, Hilton revealed its 2023 Americas Development Awards which recognize the achievements of owners, development partners, and hotel teams in the Americas across several categories. These annual awards celebrate the resiliency and commitment of our owners and team members who spread the light and warmth of hospitality. "We are thrilled to celebrate our owner and development partners who are the reci  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Forrest Hoffman, a distinguished scientist at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the world's largest organization for technical professionals. Hoffman works in the Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate's Advanced Computing Methods for Physical   more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 16 -- Hope College issued the following news: Baccalaureate and Commencement for Hope College's Class of 2024 are scheduled for Sunday, May 5. Commencement will take place at 3 p.m. at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, and Baccalaureate at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. The Commencement speaker will be the Rev. Shomari Tate, chaplain of discipleship at Hope. The Baccalaureate speaker will be Dr. Vicki-Lynn Holmes, associate professor of mathematics and e  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 16 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Each year the Idaho State University College of Education hosts an annual Celebrating Excellence event to honor deserving faculty, staff, alumni, and advancement partners of the College for their significant accomplishments and commitment to excellence in education. This year's Celebrating Excellence event is scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, in the Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Center. The research p  more

HAMMOND, Indiana, April 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana issued the following news release: United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson announced a Department of Justice Grant Award of $450,000 to Elkhart County. This funding will help build continuums of care to support youth success in the Northern District of Indiana. The grant was awarded by the Department's Office of Justice Programs through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention'  more

NEW YORK, April 16 -- The Women's National Basketball Association issued the following news release: Two-time Naismith College Player of the Year Caitlin Clark tonight was selected by the Indiana Fever with the first overall pick of WNBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm(R), which was held at the at the historic Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) for the first time. A three-time unanimous first-team All-American, Clark led Iowa to its second straight appearance in the NCAA Division I women's bas  more

NEW YORK, April 16 -- Barnard College issued the following news: Rebecca L. Walkowitz -- a dedicated scholar and teacher and currently the Dean of Humanities and distinguished professor in the Department of English at Rutgers University's School of Arts and Sciences -- has been named Barnard College's new Provost and Dean of the Faculty. Walkowitz will assume the new role on June 1. Walkowitz, who specializes in the study of global modernism, contemporary Anglophone and multilingual fiction, w  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 16 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Asia-Pacific facility management industry and, based on its findings, recognizes JLL with the 2023 APAC Company of the Year Award. JLL is a global commercial real estate and investment management services provider that delivers end-to-end s  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 16 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Fifteen Kansas State University students have been selected for the annual Dean of Students Outstanding Graduating Senior Awards. Thomas Lane, vice president for academic success and student affairs and dean of students, will present the awards at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in the Flint Hills Room of the K-State Student Union. Family, friends, faculty and staff are invited to attend the celebration. T  more

PARSONS, Kansas, April 16 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly visited Tank Connection in Parsons today to officially honor the company for being named the 2023 Governor's Exporter of the Year. Tank Connection, a global leader in dry bulk and liquid storage systems, exports to 64 countries across six continents. "As Exporter of the Year, Tank Connection is showing the world what separates Kansas from the pack," Governor Laura   more

BERLIN, Germany, April 16 -- Marriott International issued the following news on April 15, 2024: From the International Hospitality Investment Forum in Berlin, Marriott International, Inc. today announced plans to add nearly 100 properties and over 12,000 rooms to its portfolio in Europe portfolio through hotel conversions and adaptive reuse projects, the conversion of existing buildings into a hotel, by the end of 2026. The anticipated hotels represent more than 40 percent of the company's Eur  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 16 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University senior chemistry major Peregrine "Perin" Schray has been named Outstanding New Supplemental Instruction Leader by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Schray is the supplemental instruction (SI) leader for Chemistry 205 at Marshall, a class that covers general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry and serves healt  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news: During a special employee recognition ceremony at City Hall on April 15, Mayor G.T. Bynum presented the Tulsa Blue Award to Finance Director Tammy Pitts for her outstanding service to Tulsa ahead of her retirement in July of 2024. "I am truly honored to recognize Tammy for her years of service to the City of Tulsa within the Finance Department," said Mayor G.T. Bynum. "She has had an invaluable impact on the City over th  more

MARIETTA, Ohio, April 16 -- Marietta College issued the following news: Marietta College has announced the nine recipients of five endowed experiential education summer awards totaling more than $25,000. These awards support Marietta College students pursuing professional development opportunities over the summer, such as internships, research projects, study abroad programs, and conference presentations. The awards are made possible through the generous donations of Marietta College's alumni   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial begins today with Jury Selection in New York. Trump is making history as the first former president to be charged in a criminal trial case. Experts at the George Washington University Law School are available to provide explanation, commentary and analysis on these historical cases. If you wish to speak with an expert, please contact Media Relations Specialist Shann  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 16 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Seven-day writing intensive for mid-career journalists will help them cross over into writing their first novels * * * Twelve writers have been accepted into the inaugural George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The workshop will take place in Evanston   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 16 (TNSres) -- The MetroHealth System issued the following news release: "American Delivery" - a powerful documentary that examines the nation's maternal mortality crisis and the nurses working to solve it - received the prestigious Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award, the top honor at the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF48). The award was presented at the CIFF48 Closing Night Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 13. The documentary, directed by Carolyn Jon  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 16 -- Miami University issued the following news: By Josh Chapin, University Communications and Marketing The Miami University Alumni Association is one of 32 recipients to be featured in an upcoming edition of Insight Into Diversity representing the magazine's 2024 Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award. The alumni award recognizes programs, cultures, and initiatives that encourage and support diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging for all alumni. "I'm e  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 16 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: The Michigan League for Public Policy held its annual Public Policy Forum today, bringing together hundreds of individuals as well as experts from across the state to discuss bold policy solutions for a more economically just Michigan. With its annual Public Policy Forum, the League seeks to inspire policymakers, advocates, educators, members of foundations and community or  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 16 -- The Canadian Department of Justice announced the following judicial appointment on April 15, 2024: The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellen  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 16 - The Canadian Department of Justice, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highe  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 16 -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news release: The MPCA has announced five grant recipients who will receive a combined total of more than $1 million in grants for projects to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting efforts in Greater Minnesota communities. These projects will ultimately reduce the amount of waste entering landfills, benefitting the environment and local economies.  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 -- The Museum of Contemporary Art issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) celebrated its 2024 Gala presented by Bvlgari at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in the Little Tokyo neighborhood on the evening of April 13, 2024. Over 1,100 patrons, artists, and leading cultural figures in attendance experienced vivid immersive elements and environments by L.A.-based artist Max Hooper Schneider, who was invited by the   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 16 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN and The Walt Disney Company will present the 2024 NFL Draft across ESPN, ABC, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes and ESPN's social media platforms, as the NFL takes their marquee offseason event to Detroit (April 25-27). On-site studio programming will surround the multiplatform presentation, as ESPN further deepens its commitment to the annual NFL tentpole event. ESPN's long-standing NFL Draft tradit  more

PERTH, Australia, April 16 (TNSres) -- Murdoch University issued the following news: A new national survey of Murdoch University students has recorded a jump in satisfaction for the first time in three years, suggesting students are moving on from the challenges of the pandemic years. The 2023 Student Experience Survey (SES) is run externally by the Quality Indicators in Learning and Teaching (QILT). Student experience took a hit during the pandemic, with the increase in online learning, finan  more

LAGUNA BEACH, California, April 16 -- My Hero Project issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: The esteemed Eva Haller Salon Series is proud to announce that Ron Kovic, acclaimed author, artist, and peace activist, will be the featured guest for the upcoming online salon on Saturday, April 27th, at 2:00 pm (PST). Among other things, Kovic will discuss his latest literary work, "A Dangerous Country: An American Elegy." Eva Haller is a 93-year-old activist, philanthropist & holocaust  more

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, April 16 -- The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers issued the following news on April 15, 2024: The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) announces the recipients of the 2024 awards for leadership achievement in the field of addiction treatment services. NAATP gives the awards annually to honor exemplary achievements, promote addiction awareness, and encourage the pursuit of excellence. Nelson Bradley Career Achievement Award Jo  more

CLINTON, Mississippi, April 16 -- The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians issued the following news release: The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is pleased to announce the 2024 EMS Advocate of the Year Award recipients. Sponsored this year by Demers-BraunCrestline-Medix, Solutions Group, and Stryker, the awards recognize EMS professionals whose volunteer efforts advance EMS through educating and engaging elected government leaders, EMS and healthc  more

QUINCY, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced that the development and deployment of the Cone Calorimeter will be recognized with the 2024 Philip J. DiNenno Prize. In addition, NFPA announced that Dr. Vytenis Babrauskas and Dr. Marc Janssens will be honored as "DiNenno Prize Laureates" for their contributions to developing and deploying this groundbreaking technology.   more

WELLAND, Ontario, April 16 -- Niagara College issued the following news release: The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), led by Niagara College, has been awarded $266,000 from Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) for year two of its pilot program, further augmenting the capacity of Ontario postsecondary institutions' innovation and commercialization efforts. This program is part of the Commercialization Mandate Policy Framework, which was first introduced by  more

FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the NCCN Foundation today announced five winners for the 2024 NCCN Foundation Young Investigator Awards (YIA). These annual awards honor some of the most promising new oncology researchers from across NCCN's Member Institutions. Investigator selection and project oversight is organized through the NCCN Onco  more

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 16 -- Langara College issued the following news: Langara College has received a gold 2023 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council's national conference last month in Seattle, Washington. The award, for Social Media or Online Marketing Campaign, celebrates the college's Strategic Communications and Marketing team for its work at the 2023 convocation ceremonies. The campaign involved a comprehensive sharin  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 16 -- The Vision Council issued the following news release: The Vision Council, the leading organization representing the optical industry, successfully hosted the 2024 Lab Leadership Forum on Thursday, April 11, and Friday, April 12, 2024, at the picturesque Temecula Creek Inn. This exclusive event saw a gathering of nearly 100 optical industry executives, providing a platform for education, networking, and recognition among optical laboratory professionals. The La  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL's Natalie Pekney, Ph.D., was awarded the Carnegie Mellon University Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department's Lieutenant Colonel Christopher K. Raible Distinguished Public Service Award during an alumni event held April 13 in Pittsburgh. The award recognizes alumni of CEE who have made significant contributions in military service or through   more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 16 (TNSres) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Artificial intelligence has been found to improve the outcome of patients with voice box cancer, which is a step closer to personalised treatment, new research has revealed. * * * Experts at Newcastle University have discovered artificial intelligence software can play a revolutionary role in guiding treatment for voice box cancer. In the first-of-its-kind research into advanced laryngea  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 16 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: A $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund training for undergraduate researchers at New Mexico State University over the next five years. The award, under the NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences, will support NMSU's Undergraduate Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (U-RISE) Program. The program promotes broad participation in the biom  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Naval Surface Warfare Center, a naval laboratory and field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command, issued the following news: The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, and Inclusion Office was presented the Disability Matters Workplace North America Award during the 18th Annual Disability Matters North America Conference and Awards Ceremony held on April 4-5 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Presented a  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 16 (TNSres) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Five Ohio Wesleyan University students presented research at the annual meeting of the Ohio Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, with two Bishops tying for the best undergraduate student poster award. OWU students Jack Gensler and Natalia Molotievskiy shared the society's Allan A. and Jann. M. Ichida Award for their research posters. The award is named in honor of two former Ohio Wesley  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 16 -- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education issued the following news on April 15, 2024: More than 100 aspiring education students, P-12 educators, professional teacher education faculty, and education stakeholders participated in the 2024 Teach Oklahoma Conference on April 12 at Oklahoma City University. Hosted by the State Regents' Oklahoma Teacher Connection (OTC) program, the event featured remarks from Secretary of Education Nellie Tayloe Sanders and k  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy issued the following weekly column on April 15, 2024: * * * Tulsa Movie Event to Recall 'Oklahoma Shame' and Document Child Protection Failures in Other States By Joe Dorman Forty years ago, journalists from three news organizations owned by Gannett News Service, KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, The Muskogee Phoenix, and ABC News "20/20" News Magazine, collaborated on what became a year-long investigation into the Oklaho  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 16 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Kenya Godette Old Dominion University appointed Howard P. Kern as a distinguished professor of executive practice for the future Joint School of Public Health. In 2021, ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., Norfolk State University (NSU) President Javaune Adams-Gaston, Ph.D. and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) President, Provost and Dean of the School of Medicine Alfred Abuhamad, M.D. committed to es  more

ALFRED, New York, April 16 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Two Alfred University seniors were recipients of the 2024 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. Olivia Gilbert and Emilia Donenberg Smith were among 193 students from 62 SUNY campuses to receive the award from SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. during an April 11 ceremony in Albany. The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence acknowledges students for outstanding achievem  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: Four University of Pennsylvania students in the College of Arts and Sciences have been chosen for a Kathryn Wasserman Davis Projects for Peace grant for their community health care project in Philadelphia addressing reproductive justice and menstrual equity. The grant provides $10,000 in funds to pursue "innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Pennsylvania College of Technology's Construction Management Association was named Student Chapter of the Year during the Associated Builders and Contractors Convention, held March 13-15 in Orlando, Florida. The ABC Student Chapter of the Year award recognizes an outstanding chapter for its accomplishments in programming, community service, communications/public relations, and interaction   more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 16 -- Platinum Equity, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Roaring laughter - and a little friendly trash talk - was heard in the Little Caesars Arena interview room only minutes before the start of the Detroit Pistons game against the Indiana Pacers on March 20. Jalen Rose Leadership Academy freshman basketball coach Demarcus Wingate sat on the podium where Pistons players normally take questions from the media. To his right sat Platinum Equity VP V  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 16 -- Radisson Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Rezidor Hotel Group, issued the following news release: At this year's International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), Radisson Hotel Group announced its latest development update and continued growth strategy across the Group's diverse portfolio of 10 leading brands. The Group's current portfolio consists of more than 1,340 properties in 95+ countries, including Radisson Blu, the largest upper upscale brand in Europe for t  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 16 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: RIT third-year biochemistry student Aidan Miller has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the most prestigious undergraduate research scholarship in the United States, given to students pursuing a career in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Miller, who is from Rochester, N.Y., is one of 438 recipients out of 1,353 nominees. The award is based on academic merit   more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 16 -- The San Diego Foundation issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: San Diego Unified School District and San Diego Foundation (SDF) announced today that they have awarded $8 million in grants to 49 local nonprofit organizations to support the fourth year of Level Up SD, an expanded learning program designed to support students' summer learning. "San Diego Unified is grateful for the ongoing partnership and shared commitment we have with community-b  more

NEW YORK, April 15 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: (Beirut) - Saudi authorities should immediately release Waleed Abu al-Khair, an award-winning Saudi human rights defender and lawyer, 17 human rights groups including Human Rights Watch said today, on the 10th anniversary of his arrest. He is serving a 15-year prison sentence due to his peaceful human rights activism. "This grim anniversary of Waleed Abu al-Khair's arrest undermines Crown Prince Moham  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 16 -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Scripps News announced today that Ad Fontes Media, a tech company that rates the news for bias and reliability, will audit its national news as part of the network's industry-leading commitment to transparency and nonpartisan journalism. The agreement comes as advertisers struggle to filter through a deluge of low-quality journalism that can pose brand safety risks. "Scr  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement on April 15, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce and Samsung Electronics Co. announced that they have reached a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, which provides resources for the programs created in Sen. Cornyn's CHIPS for America Act to re  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, commended Samsung for securing up to $6.4 billion in federal funding towards their Taylor and Austin, Texas semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The award is expected to create over 20,000 jobs in the area. "Today's announcement confirms Texas remains the single best location for companies to gr  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Matt Josephs, senior vice president of policy at the Local Initiatives Support Corp., involving a hybrid hearing in March 12, 2024, entitled "Examining Proposals to Address Housing Affordability, Availability, and Other Community Needs": * * * Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee: I thank you very much for the opportunity to speak with you today to di  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 16 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize nine faculty and staff members for superior scholarship and creative endeavors, teaching and service with the 2024 Excellence Awards. The awards are bestowed annually for exceptional work both in and outside the classroom. The recipients will be recognized during a ceremony at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Morris Library's John C. Guyon Auditor  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: Marking the centennial of Marcella Hazan's (1924-2013) birth, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has received a donation from the family of the influential cookbook author and legendary teacher of regional Italian cuisine in the United States and United Kingdom. Hazan is widely known for her six cookbooks on the cuisines of Italy, published between 1973 and 2004. Her husband Victor Hazan, a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 4 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 4 comprises Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will be notified in the late spring. MOE Awards entri  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 5 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 5 comprises Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will be notified in the late spring. MOE Awards entries are judged by profess  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 16 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on April 14, 2024: * * * The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week: "As we celebrate the start of National Volunteer Week, we come together to recognize the generosity and invaluable contributions of Canadian volunteers to our communities - and to our world. "From coast to coast to coast, volunteers share a common purpose - to make a pos  more

LETHBRIDGE, Canada, April 16 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: It takes a special kind of person to balance coursework, studying, a part-time job and a healthy social life. It takes an exceptional person to recognize they have more to give and are willing to share their time raising the world around them and bettering their community. Talayna Ekelund is that kind of person, and at Spring 2024 Convocation, Ekelund will be honoured with the 2024 University of Lethbridge V  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 15 -- The Transportation Intermediaries Association issued the following news release: The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) - the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce - awarded the Tom Fiorini Heritage Award to Sue Spero, CTB, president of Carrier Services of Tenn., Inc. in Mount Juliet, Tenn., during its annual Capital Ideas Conference in Phoen  more

FREDONIA, New York, April 16 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Hayden Backus, a senior Geology major from Westfield, NY, has been awarded a prestigious Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This summer, Mr. Backus will be a research associate at the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, WV, a U.S. national laboratory under the DOE. "I will be constructing a detailed description of wel  more

GENESEO, New York, April 16 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Andrew Biittig '23 has won a 2024-25 Fulbright US Student English Teaching Assistant Award (ETA) to Germany. Biittig graduated in December with a major in history with adolescence education and becomes the 51st Geneseo Fulbright US Student awardee and the fifth to Germany. "I grew up in Scotia, NY, which has a vibrant German American community dating from the mid-19th century,"  more

BRISBANE, Australia, April 16 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: Prominent Australian governance and Church leader Susan Pascoe AM has accepted an Honorary Doctorate from Australian Catholic University (ACU). The distinguished educator and former Commissioner, originally from Casterton in Victoria's southwestern region, received a Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa) before 207 ACU graduates at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 15 April. The h  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 16 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce that Dr. Tugba Sevin, Associate Professor in the SWOSU College of Arts and Sciences has recently been named the 2024 DaVinci Fellow by the DaVinci Institute. The DaVinci Fellowship Award recognizes higher education faculty whose creative projects reflect a higher degree of innovation and creativity. The DaVinci Award Cer  more

PENDLETON, South Carolina, April 16 -- Tri-County Technical College issued the following news release: Tri-County Technical College's (TCTC) student chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) brought home the first-place award for its Student Community Involvement Project--an annual pet adoption event--at the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) conference in Myrtle Beach. There are three Veterinary Technology programs among the state's 1  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 16 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan recently researched the customer experience (CX) industry for best practices in agent engagement and, based on its findings, recognizes Teleperformance with the 2024 Global Company of the Year Award. Teleperformance, a global leader in digital business services,   more

NEW YORK, April 15 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: Monday, 15 April 2024 marks the tenth anniversary of the arrest of Saudi human rights defender Waleed Abu al-Khair, who is serving a 15-year prison sentence as a result of his peaceful human rights activism. He has repeatedly been ill-treated in prison, including being denied vital medical care. The undersigned organizations call on the Saudi authorities to allow him immediate access to the medical car  more

NEW YORK, April 16 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is delighted to announce that Dr. Suma Nair is the recipient of this year's esteemed Public Service Award. Suma Nair, PhD, MS, RD, is the Associate Administrator for the Health Systems Bureau at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She is recognized for her exceptional dedication to advancing health equity   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association (ALA) has awarded its 2024 Peggy Barber Tribute Grant, a programming grant named after the transformative ALA leader, to the Library System of Bradford County (New Albany, Penn.), Danbury (Conn.) Public Library and Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries (Mount Pleasant, Mich.). The $2,500 grant, open to public, academic, K-12, tribal and special libraries, supports mea  more

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, April 16 -- Trent University issued the following news release: In a strategic move to support Peterborough's student housing needs, Trent University and Fleming College have announced a new partnership with SpacesShared, Canada's renowned home sharing platform. This initiative will increase safe, affordable housing solutions for students while fostering community engagement and support for the adult and older adult population in the region. Partnered with over 20 post-s  more

LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire, April 16 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) received a $256 million order from the U.S. Army for continued production of the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle - Binocular (ENVG-B). This is the first order for the ENVG-B's Program of Record full-scale production IDIQ, which will total nearly $1 billion over 10 years. "We are com  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 16 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Shashank Kraleti, M.D., in the Dr. Algernon Sidney Garnett Chair in Family Medicine during an April 10 ceremony. Kraleti is chair of the UAMS Department of Family and Preventive Medicine in the College of Medicine and serves as the director of primary care clinical services, providing oversight   more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Sandra Messick, Rose Miyatsu and Emily Cerf UC Santa Cruz announced the recipients of the 2023 Chancellor's Innovation Impact awards, recognizing the outstanding research and creativity taking place across the university. Awards for Innovator of the Year, Lifetime Achievement in Innovation, and Community Changemaker were presented at a celebration on April 11. The recipien  more

ABERDEEN, Scotland, April 16 -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: A University of Aberdeen graduate is in the running for an award recognising the next generation of leaders in renewable energy. Karthik Singh Thakur, who gained an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering in 2023, is a finalist in this year's Scottish Renewables Young Professional Green Energy Awards. Karthik is one of four finalists in the Academic Award category and has been recognised for his dissertation, wh  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Angelita Faller Dr. Mary Yang, professor of information science at UA Little Rock, will be featured in the next Arkansas Research Academy (ARA) Project Scope Wednesday, April 24. ARA Project Scope, a monthly webinar sponsored by ARA, invites members of the ARA Academy of Scholars and Fellows to share their latest research with the public. The one-hour webinar is free and open to everyone with   more

LA VERNE, California, April 16 -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: The University of La Verne was selected as winner of the 2024 Transformative Leadership Ellucian Impact Award for its use of AI in importing financial aid data. The awards recognize higher education leaders who leverage Ellucian's technology solutions to achieve better outcomes for students and their institutions. "This award recognizes the innovations made possible with a diverse and dedicated team, and th  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: By Louise Templeton Megan Lord has been recognised for developing the UNSW program that's turning out higher degree research graduates who are job-ready. UNSW Sydney Professor Megan Lord has won the Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) 2024 Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Leadership. The ACGR Awards announced tonight in Adelaide recognise outstanding higher degree research  more

ADELAIDE, Australia, April 16 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: Fantastic teachers have played a key role in the career direction of Emily Wilson, who graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience), at a ceremony this morning at the University of South Australia's City West Campus. Emily's achievement has also marked a special milestone for the broader UniSA community, as the University's 200,000th graduate. Emily's decision to study psy  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 16 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Retired Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, the U.S. Air Force's first female fighter pilot and a 1990 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, will deliver the keynote address at UT's 141st Spring Commencement on May 11. The ceremony is expected to draw more than 50,000 attendees and will be held at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. During her 31 years of service, Leavitt logged more than 3,000 hours of  more

PERTH, Australia, April 16 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: A program that provides industry engagement opportunities and training in biomedical design thinking, while giving industry access to research talent has won a national award. iPREP Biodesign, administered by The University of Western Australia on behalf of nine universities across the country, has been recongised with the 2024 Australian Council of Graduate Research Award for Excellence in Promoting I  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: By Marc Ballon and Michael Speier The 45th annual Viterbi Awards, "the Academy Awards of engineering," took place on Thursday, April 11, in the ballroom of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Friends, faculty, alumni, students and staff of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering gathered to honor several distinguished Viterbi Award winners and to celebrate milestones and   more

KINGS POINT, New York, April 15 -- The Maritime Administration's U.S. Merchant Marine Academy issued the following news release on April 13, 2024: The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held its annual Battle Standard Dinner on April 4th, 2024. This annual event honors the memories of the 142 USMMA Cadet-Midshipmen who lost their lives during World War II and takes time to remember recent graduates who lost their lives serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Endur  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 16 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: Vorys is pleased to announce that the firm received the 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Champion Award from the Ohio Women's Bar Association (OWBA). According to the OWBA, each year the organization recognizes a law firm, company, or other legal organization that has a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession with the DEI Champion Awa  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 16 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Governor Phil Scott and Ernie Boch Jr. today announced the launch of a new grant program aimed at supporting music programs in Vermont schools. The program will be run in coordination with Mr. Boch's foundation, Music Drives Us. Music Drives Us (MDU) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that strives to inspire New England's musicians of tomorrow by supporting their music  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 16 -- The Women In Trucking Association issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that Daimler Truck North America has renewed its Gold Level Partnership to continue to support the association's mission to bring gender diversity to transportation and logistics. Daimler Truck North America has been a valuable partner of WIT since 2012, supporting its mission to encourage the employment of women in the   more

SINGAPORE, April 16 -- World Scientific Publishing issued the following news release: The energy world is changing. The price of solar panels has fallen from over $100 per Watt in 1976 to $0.24 per Watt at the end of 2022, and annual build volumes have soared in response. Once a negligible part of the electricity mix, solar power now exceeds 10% of annual electricity generation in major regions including the US state of California and Germany, and about 5% worldwide. The age of cheap solar has   more

VANCOUVER, Washington, April 16 -- Washington State University's Vancouver Campus issued the following news release: Washington State University Vancouver will present its 2024 awards for equity, service, research, student achievement and teaching at this year's Commencement ceremony on May 4. The following will each receive a Chancellor's Medallion: Chancellor's Award for Equity--Pavithra Narayanan, Professor of English; Academic Director and Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Chan  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 16 -- Yardi Systems, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: Energy Relief from Yardi(R) is now available for state and local agencies implementing programs under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2021. Energy Relief is built on technology proven effective in managing programs that deliver direct financial assistance to beneficiaries. Predecessors to Energy Relief incl  more

PRESCOTT, Arizona, April 16 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: On the heels of earning the top spot in the Arizona region last month, the Yavapai College chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) international honor society has earned a No. 5 ranking nationally, as well as five additional national awards. The announcement of the fifth-place national ranking out of 1,290 chapters nationwide, "speaks volumes about our students' dedication, hard work and exceptional leadership," said Denise  more