| Awards Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Wednesday April 17, 2024 ( 182 items ) |
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2024 NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners Announced
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the 10 winners of the 37th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their exceptional year-round commitment to community service. The 2024 NAB Crystal Radio Award recipients listed below were chosen from 50 previously announced finalists.
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340th Flying Training Group hosts week-long enlisted summit
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
More than 100 enlisted personnel from the 340th Flying Training Group and its seven geographically separated units gathered to attend the 340th FTG Enlisted Summit April 2-5, 2024.
The summit facilitated an opportunity for members to gain insight directly from senior enlisted leaders at Air Force Reserve Command, 22nd Air Force, and the 340th FTG.
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AAC&U's Liberal Education Magazine Receives Four Merit Awards
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The American Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The American Association of Colleges and Universities' Liberal Education magazine received four merit awards in the print category from The Society of Publication Designers (SPD).
The spring 2023 issue received three merit awards for its
* cover, which features a story on how the US Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization affects medical education;
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ACS Selects University of Wisconsin Law School's Miriam Seifter for 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholar Award
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The American Constitution Society issued the following news release:
The American Constitution Society is pleased to announce Miriam Seifter, Professor of Law, Co-Director of the State Democracy Research Initiative, and Rowe Faculty Fellow in Regulatory Law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholar Award (https://www.acslaw.org/get-involved/awards-and-competitions/ruth-bader-ginsburg-scholar-award/).
The
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African Development Bank Projects Improve Job Opportunities for Young People in Cameroon
TUNIS, Tunisia, April 17 -- The African Development Bank issued the following news release:
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has underscored the success of its program aimed at bolstering job opportunities for young people in Cameroon.
At a meeting convened in Yaounde on April 9, 2024, chaired by Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, the Bank Group's Vice-President for Regional Development, Integration, and Business Delivery, stakeholders across various sectors gathered to discuss the Bank's Program t
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Agilent Receives Scientists' Choice Awards for Sustainability
SANTA CLARA, California, April 17 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release:
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announces that it is the recipient of two 2023 Sustainability Scientists' Choice awards -- Sustainable Supplier of the Year and Sustainable Product of the Year. These awards recognize Agilent as a leader in the area of sustainability.
The award for Sustainable Supplier of the Year
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Air Force Institute of Technology Welcomes New Dean for Research
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 17 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news:
The Air Force Institute of Technology welcomes Dr. Scott Graham as the new dean for research leading the Office of Research and Outreach. He is currently a professor of computer engineering in AFIT's Graduate School of Engineering and Management.
"I have been a fan of AFIT since I learned about it as an undergraduate cadet," Graham said. "It is an extraordinary place with innate ability to posi
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AJC Launches Inaugural Voices Against Antisemitism Campaign
NEW YORK, April 17 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released its inaugural Voices Against Antisemitism campaign featuring Jewish celebrities and influencers, which highlights the impact Hamas' October 7 massacre in Israel has had on American Jews.
The new campaign, centered around six powerful videos, is AJC's latest initiative that dives into the state of antisemitism in America and humanizes what it fe
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Allied Universal Employee Receives "Patriot Employer" Award From Office of the Secretary of Defense - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
IRVINE, California, April 17 -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, issued the following news release:
Allied Universal(R), the world's leading security and facility services company, is proud to announce that employee Frances Ruban received the "Patriot Employer" award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The award recognizes Frances - who works a
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Anheuser-Busch: Bud Light Introduces The 'Bud Light Quittin' Time Tour Experience', Giving Fans The Chance To Play Pool With GRAMMY Award-Winning Country Artist Zach Bryan
NEW YORK, April 17 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
Rack 'em up because Bud Light, the official beer sponsor of country music sensation Zach Bryan's 'The Quittin' Time' Tour, is making the sell-out tour even easier for 21+ country music fans to enjoy with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hang with Bryan backstage at the 'Bud Light Quittin' Time Tour Experience'. Starting this May, Bud Light will kick off the 'Bud Light Quittin' Time Tour Experience' wh
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Annual command award ceremony recognizes top one percent of workforce
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Each year, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) hosts the Commanding Officer (CO) and Technical Director's (TD) Annual Awards ceremony. This year's event included 15 Annual Awards, one Navy Civilian Service Meritorious Award, and recognition of three patents acquired in fiscal year 2023.
The annual awards program epitomizes the best the command has to offer. Through
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Apptio Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2024 North American New Product Innovation Award for Streamlining Enterprise Agility With Targetprocess
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 17 -- 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 enterprise agility industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Apptio with the 2024 North American New Product Innovation Award. Apptio's innovative Targetprocess platform empowers businesses to seamlessly integrate SAFe 6.0 standards i
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Army Security Assistance Command: Team Effort Wins Award, Again
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, April 17 -- The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command issued the following news:
By Terri Stover
Each year Department of the Army employees refresh their knowledge on many training topics, including anti-terrorism. The Army also uses the month of August to bring anti-terrorism awareness to employees and their families through many communication avenues.
The Army deems this topic so important that it created the Anti-terrorism Awards Program, which is designed to rec
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ASSP Honors Bobick for Work on Safety Standards
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, April 17 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release:
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has named Thomas G. Bobick the recipient of the 2024 Thomas F. Bresnahan Standards Medal for his extensive work in developing and advocating voluntary national consensus standards in occupational safety and health, including a groundbreaking heat stress management standard that is expected to save many lives.
Bobick, Ph.D., P.E.,
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Award-Winning Author to Speak at Arkansas Tech
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 17 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
Juliet Grames, author of "The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna," will appear at Arkansas Tech University for a pair of events hosted by the ATU Department of English and World Languages.
Grames will provide a visiting author reading at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center room 300B, 305 West Q Street on the ATU campus in Russellville.
She will return to campus
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BAMC recognizes volunteers for extraordinary service
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
Brooke Army Medical Center Volunteer Appreciation Week culminated with a ceremony on April 5 to honor the individuals who donate their time to serve others.
During the event, the 2023 Volunteers of the Year for specific categories were announced. Those selected went on to compete at the Joint Base San Antonio level. Several BAMC volunteers also rece
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Bank of America Reports First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 17 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Bank of America reported its first-quarter 2024 financial results today. The news release, supplemental filing and investor presentation can be accessed at Bank of America's Investor Relations website at https://investor.bankofamerica.com/quarterly-earnings.
Investor Conference Call information:
Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan and Chief Financia
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Berkeley College Healthcare Graduates Pursue Nursing Vocation With 'Intellect and Heart'
NEW YORK, April 17 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release:
The Berkeley College School of Health Studies honored a new generation of healthcare heroes entering the workforce at a pinning ceremony for its nursing graduates on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Berkeley College in Woodland Park, NJ. The ceremony recognized 27 graduates of the College's Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) and Practical Nurse (PN) programs.
Eleven students also received n
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Beyer Presents Award To Arlington Crime Survivors Advocate Candice Lopez
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today presented the bipartisan Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus' Allied Professional Award to his constituent, Candice Lopez, of Arlington. The award recognizes the efforts of individuals, organizations, and/or coalitions that directly benefit crime victims.
Candice Lopez, MPA, is an employee of Arlington County and Coordinator for Project PEACE, a county-wide effort to prevent, ident
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Samsung Electronics to Establish Leading-Edge Semiconductor Ecosystem in Central Texas
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
Proposed CHIPS Investment of up to $6.4 Billion Would Complement More than $40 Billion in Private Investment to Support a Comprehensive Semiconductor Cluster for Leading-Edge Logic, Advanced Packaging, and R&D in Taylor, Texas, and Expansion of Austin Fab in Texas
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Samsung Electronics (Samsung) have signed a non-bind
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Blunt Rochester, Carper, Coons Announce $1.5 Million to Improve Housing Conditions for Delaware Families
WILMINGTON, Delaware, April 17 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester along with U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (all D-Del.) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program has awarded a $1.5 million grant to the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). This grant will help protect families
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BMC to Acquire Netreo
HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- BMC Software issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
BMC, a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Netreo, the award-winning provider of smart and secure IT network and application observability solutions. With Netreo, the BMC Helix platform will provide customers with a full-stack, open observability, and AIOps solution. The deal is expected to close in
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BODYARMOR Takes the Ice as the Official Sports Drink of the NHL and NHLPA
WHITESTONE, New York, April 17 -- The National Hockey League Players' Association issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
BODYARMOR Sports Drink today announced a new multi-year North American partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) to become the "Official Sports Drink" partner of the NHL and NHLPA. The BODYARMOR brand will be featured for the first time across the League on Saturday, April 20, the opening day of the
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Boston Mayor Wu and B.A.A Announce Recipients of the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 128th Boston Marathon
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued the following news on April 16, 2024:
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the second annual awards for the Fastest Bostonians, given to the Boston man, woman, and non-binary runner with the quickest finish times at the 128th Boston Marathon. The awards will be given to Dr. Miles Batty from West Roxbury, an orthopedic surgery resident who finished the race in 2 hours an
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CalState Poly-Humboldt: New Faculty Awarded Grants
ARCATA, California, April 17 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news:
The Cal Poly Humboldt Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association (ERFSA) Executive Committee is pleased to announce this year's recipients of ERFSA Small Grants.
Justin Luong, Assistant Professor of Forestry, Fire and Rangeland Management Department was awarded a grant for assessing solar panel grid impacts on coastal prairies to guide regenerative agrivoltaics.
Christa L. M
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CalState-Fresno: English Professor Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
FRESNO, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release:
Author and Fresno State professor Mai Der Vang was honored April 11 as the recipient of a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Vang is one of this year's 188 Guggenheim Fellows - including nine poets - from across North America, chosen from a pool of nearly 3,000 applicants. The fellowships, awarded annually since 1925, are bestowed upon distinguished individuals and culture creators
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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids to Honor NAACP President Derrick Johnson for His Leadership Fighting Menthol Cigarettes and Protecting Our Nation's Children From Tobacco
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following news release:
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will present Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, with its highest honor, the Champion Award, for his unyielding leadership in working to eliminate menthol cigarettes and end the tobacco industry's predatory marketing to kids, Black Americans and other communities. Each year, the Champion Award recognizes an individual who has made the most significant con
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Capito Announces Congressionally Directed Spending Award for Burnsville Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to the Town of Burnsville, W.Va.
This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spen
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Capito Announces Federal Resources for Initiatives Across West Virginia
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced resources from several federal agencies for projects that will bolster health services, economic development, infrastructure, academic and defense research, park improvement efforts, and energy projects across West Virginia.
HHS FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate A
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Cardiff University: Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Cyber Community
CARDIFF, Wales, April 17 -- Cardiff University issued the following news:
A Chevening scholar based at Cardiff University has been recognised for his outstanding efforts in promoting diversity and inclusivity within the UK cybersecurity sector.
Jonathan Ayodele, from Lagos in Nigeria, was highly commended in the Cyber Diversity Student Champion category of the UK Cyber Diversity Awards 2024.
The award recognises a student who has made significant contributions to fostering a diverse and inclu
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Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce $1.5 Million to Improve Housing Conditions for Delaware Families
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program has awarded a $1.5 million grant to the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). This grant will help protect families from home health
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Carroll Community College Associate President Named to 2024 Top 100 Women in Maryland List
WESTMINSTER, Maryland, April 17 -- Carroll Community College issued the following news release:
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community and professional excellence, Dr. Rose Mince, Associate President at Carroll Community College (Carroll), has been named on the 2024 Top 100 Women in Maryland by The Daily Record.
In its 29th year, Maryland's Top 100 Women was founded to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, commu
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CAS faculty awarded 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Three professors from Oklahoma State University's College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded the 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award by the Vice President for Research.
Drs. Shelia Kennison, Michael Reichert and Matthew Cabeen were nominated by students and were honored at the 2024 OSU Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 16 for their commitment to mentorship and modeling successful
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Centenary University Honors 29 Students at Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony
HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, April 17 -- Centenary University issued the following news release:
Centenary University recognized 29 students, as well as an advisor, at the annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 15. The ceremony celebrated outstanding contributions to the University and surrounding communities.
"The students recognized at this year's Student Leadership Awards Ceremony have demonstrated outstanding commitment to both scholarship and service," said Vice President for Cam
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Central Michigan University: Biology Professor Awarded 2024 President's Award
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 17 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
By Hadlee Rinn
Biology professor, David Zanatta, Ph.D., received the CMU 2024 President's Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity. This award can only be won once in a professor's career at CMU and celebrates the success a senior faculty member has had throughout their time here.
Zanatta has published 67 peer-reviewed papers since 2002 and secured over $2 million dollars in exte
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Central Michigan University: Distinguished Alumnus Returns for Commencement
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 17 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
By Ari Harris
It's been more than three decades since Bob Oros crossed the commencement stage at Central Michigan University to receive his bachelor's degree in business administration and finance. Now, he's returning to campus to don regalia and share advice with a new class of CMU leaders.
Robert "Bob" Oros, class of 1990, has accepted President Davies' invitation to address the class of 2024 at th
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CHIPS for America Announces over $50 million Funding Opportunity to Encourage Small Business Research and Development
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to seek applications from eligible small businesses to explore the technical merit or feasibility of an innovative idea or technology for developing a viable product or service for introduction in the commercial microelectronics marketplace. The Biden-Harris Administration is dedicated to helping small businesses access t
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CIP, CSLA and RAIC Announce Winners of 2024 National Urban Design Awards
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 17 -- The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 National Urban Design Awards.
The National Urban Design Awards are awarded every two years and recognize the important link between architects, planners, and landscape arc
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Clark Atlanta University to Host Annual Financial Literacy, Innovation & Technology Conference in April
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news on April 16, 2024:
Clark Atlanta University proudly presents its 7th Annual Financial Literacy, Innovation & Technology Conference, scheduled from April 21-26, 2024. Themed "Charting New Paths and Shaping Lives," this event promises to engage CAU students, staff, faculty, and the wider community, thanks to partnerships and sponsorships with Kaiser Permanente, Cash App, My FAB Finance, PNC Bank, Wells Fargo, PWC, Bn
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Cleveland State University: Dr. Bibo Li Receives New NIH Research Grant
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 17 (TNSres) -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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New R01 Award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases May Lead to Better Treatment for Parasitic Infections
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Dr. Bibo Li, a professor in the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences (BGES) and a member of the Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease (GRHD), has been awarded a new R01 research grant from the National Institutes of Health
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CMA Celebrates CMA Triple Play Award Recipients During Industry Ceremony In Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 17 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
The Country Music Association hosted its 2024 CMA Triple Play Awards ceremony last night, April 15, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. In addition to honoring seven CMA Triple Play Award recipients, CMA also awarded Troy Tomlinson (Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville and CMA Board member) with the CMA Songwriter Advocate Award. T
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Council for Advancement and Support of Education: University Execs Devocelle, Lee to Receive Prestigious Foundation Award
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Council for Advancement and Support of Education issued the following news release:
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is pleased to announce that Christy Devocelle and Brenda S. Lee have each been chosen for the 2024 CASE Commonfund College and University Foundation Award.
Devocelle is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the University of Illinois Foundation, where she is responsible for business development, technology stra
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Cowie named Guggenheim Fellow
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
Jefferson Cowie
The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced the appointment of 188 Guggenheim Fellowships to a distinguished and diverse group of culture creators working across 52 disciplines. Jefferson Cowie, the James G. Stahlman Professor of History at Vanderbilt University, was named to this 99th class of Guggenheim Fellows.
Chosen through a rigorous application and pe
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Creative Coalition: A Legacy of Movie Greats With Robert Davi
LOS ANGELES, California, April 17 -- The Creative Coalition issued the following news release:
A mentee to Frank Sinatra and Stella Adler. A friend to Sylvester Stallone and Timothy Dalton. With credits in over 130 films, a chart-topping jazz album, and a career spanning nearly 50 years, actor, musician, filmmaker, and all-around Renaissance Man, Robert Davi, has truly done it all.
This week, he joins Hollywood at Home to share captivating stories and sage advice from a life at the forefront o
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CSM Inducts Seven Nursing Students Into Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society
LA PLATA, Maryland, April 17 -- The College of Southern Maryland issued the following news:
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently inducted seven nursing students into Alpha Omega, CSM's chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society. The nursing students selected for this honor earned Bs or better in all of their nursing courses without repeating the courses and together completed a scholarly project related to the advancement of nursing a
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Dallas ISD Student Awarded Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
DALLAS, Texas, April 17 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release:
Ismael E., a senior at the School of Science and Engineering (SEM) at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, recently secured a $40,000 scholarship from the Amazon Future Leaders Program to pursue a degree in computer science. An enthusiastic problem solver, he is eager to further develop his skills in this field.
"Words can't describe how happy I am. That's a lot of money and I'm excited for the int
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Deakin University: Research Highlights New Ways to Tackle Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
GEELONG, Australia, April 17 (TNSres) -- Deakin University issued the following news release:
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Key points:
* Deakin Criminology experts have examined the inner workings within and between rival outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) clubs.
* The analysis reveals how senior members use lower ranked members to commit crimes, and how OMCG clubs work with rival clubs to carry out offences.
* The research can provide a blueprint for law enforcement to target co-offending networks of gangs involved
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Department of Defense Education Activity Americas Announces 2025 District Teachers of the Year
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release:
The Department of Defense Education Activity Americas region is pleased to announce the 2025 District Teachers of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic and Southest districts. Congratulations to both of these educators, who are now in the running for DoDEA Teacher of the Year.
Mid-Atlantic District
Dr. Erica Edwards
Heroes Elementary School
Dr. Erica Edwards, a distinguished thir
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DOD Awards $14.4M to Sustain and Enhance the Space-Qualified Solar Cell Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
The Department of Defense today announced an award of $14.4 million via the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) Program to 5N+ Semiconductors (5N Semi) to sustain and expand the capability to produce germanium substrates used in solar cells for defense and commercial satellites. This effort supports the 2024 National Defense Industrial Strategy to continue and expand support for dome
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Duquesne University: Sen. Mark Warner, Dr. Wayne Walters, Among 2024 Commencement Speakers
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools Dr. Wayne N. Walters, William E. Conway Jr., founder of the Carlyle Group and Apple Vice President of Hardware Engineering and Operations Matthew Costello are among this year's Commencement speakers.
"We're proud to celebrate this incredible class of Duquesne University students as they prepare to
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Durham College Recognized With Canada's Greenest Employer Award for Eighth Time
OSHAWA, Ontario, April 17 -- Durham College issued the following news:
A dedication to sustainability drives innovation at Durham College (DC) and, for the eighth consecutive year, DC has been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers by MediaCorp Canada Inc.
This achievement recognizes the breadth of environmental initiatives across DC's campus community such as courses that include social and environmental sustainability themes, applied research projects that benefit the broader commu
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EBT, Private Bus Contractor Serving Suffolk Transit, Earns TSA's Gold Standard Award for Security
BABYLON, New York, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored EBT Inc. with the prestigious Gold Standard Award for security on Tuesday, April 16. EBT Inc., one of several private bus companies contracted by Suffolk Transit to provide fixed-route services, is one of only five transit entities nationwide to receive this recognition this
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Emmy Award-Winning Documentary Featuring Actor and Oceana Board Member Ted Danson Exposes the Plastics Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- Oceana, an international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, issued the following news release:
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Airing across PBS channels for Earth Month, "We're All Plastic People Now (https://www.pbs.org/video/were-all-plastic-people-now-rkg2mq/)" by Rory Fielding Films highlights the impact of plastic pollution on communities, health, and the environment
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This Earth Month, the Emmy award-winning documentary 'We're All Plastic People N
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Landmark Bistro
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: The Landmark Bistro of Grundy County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties.
"Since 2015, The Landmark Bistro has been a destination defined by their delicious local food, inviting
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European Parliament: 'The Teachers' Lounge' Wins the LUX Audience Award 2024
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 17 -- The European Parliament issued the following news release:
"The Teachers' Lounge" by German director Ilker Catak won the 2024 LUX European Audience Film Award on Tuesday, in a ceremony in Parliament's hemicycle in Brussels.
The film, produced in Germany, tells a story about Carla, a young high school teacher, distinguished from her colleagues by her idealism. When a series of unsolved thefts sour the atmosphere among the teaching staff, Carla decides to investiga
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Faculty Honored for Teaching, Mentoring at Spring Assembly
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
During the Spring Faculty Assembly on April 11, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Faculty Senate Chair Andrea Capizzi presented awards to 10 faculty members who made a significant impact through scholarship, research, creative expression, service, teaching or mentoring.
Capizzi, associate professor of the practice and director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Special Education at Peabody College, welc
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FBI Honors Baltimore Community Leader With National Award
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The FBI issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
On Friday, April 19, 2024, FBI Director Christopher Wray will present Damion Cooper with the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for his service to the children of Baltimore. Cooper, the founder and executive director of Project Pneuma, receives the award on behalf of his work with the organization, which has impacted thousands of fourth- through eighth-grade boys in Baltimore City for ten years by
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Fla. Auditor General Issues Operational Audit on Administration of Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 17 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2024-194) on April 12, 2024, involving Administration of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and Student Assistance Grant Programs by Florida Public Educational Institutions.
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SUMMARY
This operational audit focused on the administration of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, Florida Public Student Assistance Grant Program (FSAG - Public Pr
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FLRA Issues Decision Regarding VA, John J. Pershing Veterans' Administrative Center, American Federation of Government Employees, Local 2338
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following decision (Case No. 0-AR-5945):
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Before the Authority: Susan Tsui Grundmann, Chairman, and Colleen Duffy Kiko, Member
I. Statement of the Case
Arbitrator Ira S. Epstein issued an award finding the Union did not violate the parties' collective-bargaining agreement by filing its grievance at the third step of the negotiated grievance procedure. The Agency filed exceptions alleging the award fails to draw its
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From Lab to Impact: Nature Awards and Seed Health Partner to Launch Microbiome Accelerator, Translating Breakthrough Research for Real-World Health Innovations
BERLIN, Germany, April 17 (TNSres) -- Springer Nature, a research, educational and professional publisher, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Nature Awards, part of Springer Nature, has today announced a new partnership with Seed Health, the innovative US-based microbiome science company, to launch Nature Awards Microbiome Accelerator. The programme will identify the next generation of microbiome researchers inspired to translate their work into real-world impact, and will pro
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From the Journal of Marketing - How Can Companies Address Consumers Who Are Averse to Products Using a Novel Technology?
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 (TNSres) -- The American Marketing Association issued the following news release:
Researchers from IE Business School and Indian Institute of Management Shillong published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines why certain consumers are averse to products using a novel technology and what strategies marketers can use to remedy this aversion.
The study, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing, is titled "Adoption of New Technology Vaccines" and is authored by
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GP Strategies Launches Learning Content AIQ: Revolutionizing Learning Optimization With AI
COLUMBIA, Maryland, April 17 -- GP Strategies, a talent transformation provider, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
GP Strategies announces the launch of Learning Content AIQ, a groundbreaking solution designed to transform the way organizations optimize their learning content at scale. Leveraging the power of generative AI and built on the trusted Microsoft(R) Technology Stack, Learning Content AIQ offers a smarter, faster approach to unlocking the full potential of your orga
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Graduate School Presents 39 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards
SYRACUSE, New York, April 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Teaching assistants are essential to the educational enterprise at Syracuse University. To recognize their critical role and their valuable contributions to undergraduate and graduate education, the Graduate School annually presents Outstanding Teaching Assistant awards. The honor cites demonstrated excellence in instructional capacities.
"We appreciate and understand the high value our teaching assistants bring to
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Graduate Student in Engineering Wins 2024 UPEI 3-Minute Thesis Competition
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release:
Ant-inspired robots, the experiences of temporary foreign workers on PEI, and modelling for energy efficiency cost savings for property owners were the focus of prize-winning 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) presentations by UPEI graduate students on April 11, 2024.
The 3MT competition challenges graduate students to explain their thesis within three minutes and in a format
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Greenberg Traurig Represented REDKOM Development in the Sale of the Glinianka Retail Centre Near Warsaw
WARSAW, Poland, April 17 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Greenberg Traurig represented REDKOM Development in the sale of 100% of shares in the company holding the retail complex Park Handlowy Glinianka located near Warsaw to CEE-BIG Europe.
Park Handlowy Glinianka, opened in March 2023, was recognised in the 2023 European Property Awards, winning in the Retail Development Poland category and was also nominated for a European award in the Architecture Landsc
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Greenpeace UK: The UK's Largest Plastic Waste Survey Reveals 1.7 Billion Pieces of Plastic Packaging Still Being Thrown Away by Households Weekly
LONDON, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- Greenpeace UK issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
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* UK households are throwing away on average 60 pieces of plastic packaging per household weekly, an estimated 1.7 billion pieces of plastic nationally weekly, equating to 90 billion pieces of plastic packaging being thrown away annually.
* The 90 billion figure is consistent with the first count in 2022, despite overwhelming support for reduction, showing how little progress has bee
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Gregory J. Malfitano Earns Lynn University's 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award
BOCA RATON, Florida, April 17 -- Lynn University issued the following news:
Gregory J. Malfitano '73, '75 serves as Lynn University's senior major gift officer. He was one of the university's earliest graduates from what was then Marymount College. He began his career as an administrator for Lynn's President Emeritus Donald Ross and quickly rose in ranks from director of student services in 1977 to vice president for administration and student services in 1982.
Malfitano has overseen the deve
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Griffin and Willis Capture First Weekly Big 12 Softball Awards for UCF
IRVING, Texas, April 17 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news:
UCF's Ashleigh Griffin (Player) and Sarah Willis (Pitcher) earned league softball honors for Week 10, becoming the first players in program history to receive a weekly Big 12 award. The duo helped the Knights to a 4-0 week while extending the league's longest active winning streak to nine games, as well as the Big 12's longest active Conference win streak to six in a row. UCF joins Oklaho
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GULFSTREAM TO EXHIBIT G600 AND G280 AT AEROEXPO IN MEXICO
SAVANNAH, Georgia, April 17 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced its return to AeroExpo with the award-winning Gulfstream G600 and super-midsize Gulfstream G280 on display. AeroExpo takes place April 23-25 at Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport in Toluca, Mexico.
"Gulfstream is committed to its customers in Latin America, where we are experiencing strong deman
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Hong Kong Trade Development Council: InnoEX, Spring Electronics Fair Boost Tech Hub Status
HONG KONG, China, April 17 -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
The second edition of InnoEX, co-organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), along with the 20th HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), concluded today following four resoundingly successful days. This year's fairs attracted some 88,000 buyers from 139 countries
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Hunton Andrews Kurth: GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum Names Rori Malech Among 2024 Women of Influence
DALLAS, Texas, April 17 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news on April 16, 2024:
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partner Rori Malech was named a 2024 Woman of Influence in the CRE Legal Counsel category by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum. This annual list spotlights accomplished and impactful women leaders who have "personally impacted the market and have significantly driven the industry to new heights via their outstanding successes."
As counsel to clients in the real estate and
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ICYMI: Final Required Documents for Full-Funding Grant Agreement Submitted to FTA, GDC Announces at Board Meeting
NEWARK, New Jersey, April 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Newark/New York - The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced at its April board meeting today that it has submitted all documents required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to reach a Full-Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) for $6.88 billion in Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).
This comes as GDC transmitted the las
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Idaho DEQ Awards Nearly $2.6 Million to City of Homedale in Owyhee County
BOISE, Idaho, April 17 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news on April 16, 2024:
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $2,584,336 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the city of Homedale in Owyhee County.
The funding will be used to install a new well and well pump, rehabilitate the water storage tank, and replace service lines and water mains.
The loan from DEQ's State Revolving Loan Fund, which is
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Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Elects Cornell University's Mauricio Guerra to Board of Directors
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release:
The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), has elected Mauricio Guerra from Cornell University Vice President of Member Engagement. Mauricio's term on IFTSA's Board of Directors will start on September 1, 2024, and will last for one year. He will join Cornell University classmate Viral Sh
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Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility Names Pat Zerega as the Recipient of Its 2024 Legacy Award
NEW YORK, April 17 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
ICCR's Governing Board today announced that the 2024 Legacy Award winner is Patricia (Pat) Zerega, who recently retired from Mercy Investment Services. The ICCR Legacy Award was created to honor those whose work has provided a strong moral foundation and an enduring record of demonstrated influence on corporate policies. The breadth and depth of Pat's dedication to amplif
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Introducing the ASIS Security Risk Assessment Standard: A Comprehensive Framework for Assessing Security Risks
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 17 -- ASIS International, a global community of security practitioners, issued the following news release:
ASIS International, a leading authority in security standards and guidelines, proudly announces the release of an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard dedicated to security risk assessments. The ASIS Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Standard has been revised and designed to revolutionize how organizations assess and manage security risks.
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ISA Concludes Engagement at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference With Renewed Support and Commitment Towards Its MSR Action Plan in Support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science
BARCELONA, Spain, April 17 -- The International Seabed Authority issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
On Friday, 12 April, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded its engagement at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference, where scientists, policymakers and industry leaders convened to discuss cooperation, synergies and renewed commitments towards advancing marine science and knowledge.
In light of the mandate assigned to it by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the
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Jimmie McMillian, J.D. '02, to Speak at IU McKinney Graduation Recognition Ceremony
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 17 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
Jimmie L. McMillian, J.D. '02, will deliver the address to graduating students at IU McKinney's graduation recognition ceremony on May 8. The event will take place at Murat Theater at the Old National Centre.
McMillian is senior corporate counsel and chief diversity officer of Penske Entertainment, a subsidiary of Penske Corporation. In those capacities, he provides legal counsel
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Judicial Council of California Issues Opinion in People Vs. Manual Dejesus Flores Case
SACRAMENTO, California, April 16 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. D083310) on April 15, 2024:
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Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, State of California
THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. MANUEL DEJESUS FLORES, Defendant and Appellant.
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Riverside, Matthew C. Perantoni, Judge. Affirmed in part; reversed in part, and remanded with directions.
Mark A. Hart, under appointment by
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KCC Honors High School Counselors With Outstanding Counselor Awards
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, April 17 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release:
Kellogg Community College's Admissions Office in March recognized outstanding high school counselor partners with Outstanding Counselor Awards.
The four 2024 award recipients, one from each county in the greater KCC service area, include:
* Jenn Fether, Waldron High School, Hillsdale County
* Stacy Guertler, Union City High School, Branch County
* Andy McCormack, Marshall High School, Calhou
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Labor Department Awards PBSC a $1.75 Million Grant to Expand Skilled Trades Training
LAKE WORTH, Florida, April 17 (TNSres) -- Palm Beach State College issued the following news:
By Joyce Edelstein
Individuals seeking good careers in construction-related skilled trades will find enhanced training opportunities at Palm Beach State College through a $1.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Announced April 15 by U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel at a press conference on Palm Beach State's Lake Worth campus, the College is one of 16 community colleges nationwide, and the only
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LaHood Announces 2024 16th Congressional District Art Competition Winners
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
On Saturday, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) hosted his annual art competition reception and announced the winners of the 2024 16th Congressional District Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is an annual opportunity to showcase artistic high schoolers in central and northern Illinois.This was Congressman LaHood's 9th Congressional Art show, which was hosted this year at the Peoria Riverfron
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LC State Campus is Again Recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation
LEWISTON, Idaho, April 17 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release:
For the fourth straight year, Lewis-Clark State College has been recognized as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution by the Arbor Day Foundation.
The award is a recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation of LC State's commitment to effective urban forest management. LC State's campus is known for its unique beauty and is home to more than 1,000 trees.
The college's Arboretum Committee is planning to ho
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Leading Business Leader Appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor at UWTSD
LAMPETER, Wales, April 17 -- The University of Wales Trinity St. David issued the following news:
Dr Debra Williams, one of the UK's leading business leaders, has been appointed to the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor, Commercial and Business Relations, at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD).
Dr Williams' role will be to develop and lead the University's commercial and business relations agenda and to provide strategic leadership in the development of regional, national, and interna
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LeadingAge Honors Pamela Garofolo With Inaugural Leadership Award
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- LeadingAge, an organization that says it focuses on education, advocacy and applied research, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit providers of aging services, today honors Pamela Garofolo, corporate director of Tapestries at member organization United Methodist Communities (UMC), Neptune, NJ, as the recipient of its Leadership Award. Roberto Muniz, LeadingAge board chair and president and CEO of Parker Health Grou
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Macalester College: Professor Wendy Weber Receives Jack and Marty Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- Macalester College issued the following college news:
Professor Wendy Weber, senior lecturer of Political Science and chair of Human Rights and Humanitarianism, has been awarded the 2024 Jack and Marty Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award that recognizes "a faculty member who has been identified by colleagues and students as exemplifying the teaching goals of Macalester College."
Macalester President Suzanne Rivera announced the award and read from this citati
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Manchin Announces $669k For Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades In Braxton County
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $669,000 from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Town of Burnsville to support essential upgrades and repairs to their sanitary sewer system. This federal award is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fi
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Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center presents annual awards to five Vanderbilt community members
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
This spring, the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center named five people from the Vanderbilt community as recipients of its annual awards.
Leadership Award
The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center Leadership Award honors an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates leadership in activities that contribute to the achievements, interests and goals of women or that promote gender equity. This year, two students
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Marshall University: Coal River Coffee Company Honored With Collegiate Recovery Philanthropist Award
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- Marshall University issued the following news release:
Coal River Coffee Company (CRCC), a dedicated community partner of the West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network (WVCRN), is set to receive the College Recovery Philanthropist of the Year Award at the 2024 ARHE Conference in San Diego, California.
The Collegiate Recovery Philanthropist of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals or organizations that have made extraordina
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Mavenir Digital BSS Now Available on Amazon Web Services Marketplace
RICHARDSON, Texas, April 17 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, today announces that the Mavenir Digital Enablement (MDE) is now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace.
Mavenir's Digital Enablement (MDE) Business Support System (BSS) stack with composable architecture allows Co
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Meet MOAA's 2024 Awardees
WASHINGTON, April 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
(This article by Charlsy Panzino originally appeared in the April 2024 issue of Military Officer, a magazine available to all MOAA Premium and Life members. Learn more about the magazine here; learn more about joining MOAA here.)
The eight recipients of MOAA's annual awards are working to improve the lives of servicemembers and veterans, and their families.
Their work r
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Melbourne: Lifesaving Citizen Award Presented to Derrick Hamilton
MELBOURNE, Florida, April 17 -- The city of Melbourne issued the following news:
The Melbourne Fire Department presented a Lifesaving Citizen Award to Derrick Hamilton, West Shore Junior/Senior High School, in recognition of his heroic action that saved a West Shore Junior/Senior High School student from choking.
On April 3, Mr. Hamilton immediately responded when he found out that a student was choking in the cafeteria.
He performed the Heimlich maneuver on the student, which dislodged the f
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Michigan State University: Second Research Day Celebration a Success
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 17 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news:
On April 11, medical students, residents and future scientists from across the state gathered at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi for the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine's second annual Research Day. The event, hosted by the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine's Statewide Campus System (SCS) and Research, Innovation and Scholarly
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Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept.: Launch Minnesota Awards Nearly $674,000 in Innovation Grants to 26 Startup Businesses Around the State
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news on April 16, 2024:
Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced $673,280 in Launch Minnesota Business Operation Innovation Grants to 26 startups statewide; 16 of these grantees are led by entrepreneurs of color, veterans, women, persons with disabilities or are startups located in Greater Minnesota.
Launch Minnesota is a statewide
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Minnesota Companies, Communities Unite to Support Military Community
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- The Minnesota National Guard issued the following news:
By Cristina Oxtra, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs
More than 120 representatives from Minnesota companies and communities gathered at the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon conference at Boston Scientific in Maple Grove on April 11, 2024.
In the past, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon's corporate and community networks held their own separate conferences. This was the first combined conference to connect all the ne
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Mintz Ranked Among Patexia's Most Active and Best Performing Law Firms in Biotech Patent Prosecution
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Mintz, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Mintz has been recognized as one of the most active and high-performing law firms in biotech in the Patexia 2024 Patent Prosecution Intelligence Report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the best performing and most active attorneys, law firms, and companies for patent prosecution based on their activity and performance before the USPTO.
Patexia's Patent Prosecution report covers the period b
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MOAA Named to List of Top Employers for Veterans, Military Spouses
WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
MOAA earned a four-star ranking - its highest to date - on the annual VETS Indexes Employer Awards, which recognized 285 organizations for their work in support of veteran, military spouse, and National Guard and Reserve employment.
The awards, which consider about 300 metrics pulled from extensive participant surveys, began in 2021. MOAA has been honored each year - nam
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Montgomery College Professor Wins National Faculty Innovation Award
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 17 -- Montgomery College issued the following news release:
Montgomery College Professor Heather Bruce Satrom, English Language for Academic Purposes (ELAP) instructor, received the American Association of Community Colleges' Faculty Innovation award earlier this month. Satrom's award is for her sabbatical project from last spring, an oral history project, which opens doors to deeper understanding and belonging for MC's immigrant and refugee students. "History in the
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Mount Holyoke College: Lecture Explores Christian Nationalism, American Anti-Semitism
SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news:
Mount Holyoke College's Department of Jewish Studies welcomed Riv-Ellen Prell, professor emerita, Department of American Studies, University of Minnesota, to speak about Christian nationalism, white power and American antisemitism.
Riv-Ellen Prell feels like the democracy in the U.S. is experiencing a moment of existential crisis.
For the past several months, Prell - who is an anthropologist and professo
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Mount Holyoke College: Mara Benjamin Named a Guggenheim Fellow
SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news:
Mara Benjamin, Irene Kaplan Leiwant Professor of Jewish Studies at Mount Holyoke College, has been named as part of the class of 2024 Guggenheim Fellows. Benjamin is one of 188 distinguished and diverse fellows of culture creators named.
Mara Benjamin, Irene Kaplan Leiwant Professor of Jewish Studies at Mount Holyoke College, has been named as part of the class of 2024 Guggenheim Fellows. Benjami
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Musician David Byrne Joins Author Patrik Svensson at the Museum of Science, Boston for a Conversation About Eels
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Museum of Science, Boston, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Today, the Museum of Science, Boston's Center for the Environment announced it will host a live episode recording of the Sing for Science podcast, featuring a conversation between iconic musician David Byrne and culture journalist and author Patrik Svensson. Byrne will discuss his interest in "the eel question" with Svensson, the author of The Book of Eels and a leadin
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N.C. Forest Service Announces 2023 Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education and Tree Line USA Recipients
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 17 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Forest Service issued the following news release:
The N.C. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program has announced that 71 communities, 12 campuses and two utilities have been awarded Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education and Tree Line USA designations for 2023.
Communities of Gastonia, Hendersonville and Southern Pines earned the Tree City USA Growth Award for 20
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National Asian Pacific American Bar Association: ABA Names Gina Shishima as a Recipient of the 2024 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association issued the following news release:
NAPABA is proud to announce that this week, the American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession has named Gina Shishima as a recipient of the 2024 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award. Each year, the Commission honors up to five outstanding women lawyers who have achieved professional excellence and paved the way for other women in the legal profession.
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Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Personnel Win Awards for Disability Awareness, Inclusion Efforts
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
PORT HUENEME, Calif. -
Two employees who advocate for those with disabilities at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) in California have earned national honors for promoting disability awareness and inclusion.
Steven Cosgrove and Wendy Dasgupta are the first NSWC PHD personnel to win Disability Matters Awards, which recognize organizations and individuals for supporting
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NEH Announces $26.2 Million for 238 Humanities Projects Nationwide
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) today announced $26.2 million in grants for 238 humanities projects across the country.
Grants awarded today will underwrite a new permanent exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh on how the Nile River shaped ancient Egyptians' ideas of life and death; provide for treatment and digitization of photo co
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New funding opportunity seeks to invest in additional NSF Regional Innovation Engines
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
Pending congressional appropriations, the NSF Engines program aims to add additional regions to the 10 inaugural awardees announced earlier this year, expanding innovation potential across the U.S.
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a funding opportunity to invest in a new set of NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) across the U.S. In January, NSF announced the 10 inaugural
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Nine Suffolk Students Recognized for Extraordinary Academic and Leadership Achievement
SELDEN, New York, April 17 -- Suffolk County Community College issued the following news release:
Nine Suffolk County Community College students have been honored for their academic achievements by three prestigious organizations that recognize academic achievement, excellence and leadership. Several of the students have earned multiple awards.
Seven students were awarded The State University of New York's (SUNY) highest honor, The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence; eight are Phi Theta
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North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party: Logan Longtin to Receive "Young Democrats" Award at Dem-NPL Governors Dinner
BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 17 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release:
Logan Longtin of Minot will receive the "Young Democrats" award at the 7th Annual Democratic-NPL Governors Dinner. The dinner is Saturday, April 27 from 6 - 8:30 PM at the North Dakota Heritage Center.
Originally from Williston, Longtin moved to Minot after graduating from UND. Longtin has worked as an organizer for the North Dakota Democratic-NPL and currently the chair of the Souris V
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Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Appoints New Vice Chair of Law Board
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news:
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law announced the appointment of Sherrese M. Smith (JD '96), Global Managing Partner of Paul Hastings LLP, as Vice Chair of the Law Board. She will become Chair of the Law Board on September 1, 2025. The Law Board is dedicated to advancing Northwestern Pritzker Law and supporting its students. The Board serves in an advisory capacity to help shape
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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE UNVEILS ALL-NEW CULINARY EXPERIENCES TO DEBUT ABOARD NORWEGIAN AQUA
MIAMI, Florida, April 17 -- Norwegian Cruise Line issued the following news on April 16, 2024:
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today revealed fresh, new culinary and beverage experiences debuting aboard Norwegian Aqua, the Company's next evolution new build and first vessel of the expanded Prima Plus Class, setting sail in April 2025.
In line with the Company's commitment to delivering the ultimate vacation experience, Norwegian Aqua will boast three brand-n
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NSF CAREER Award enables Penn State scientist to study new 3D printing materials
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
An agricultural engineer in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is embarking on research to explore using plant-based materials for 3D printing, thanks to support from the U.S. National Science Foundation.
Stephen Chmely, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, has received a $625,255 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the agency to spearhead t
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NSF Director Panchanathan headlines Arctic Encounter Symposium 2024 as VIP speaker, meets Alaska senator and announces a $20M award to three Alaskan research institutions
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
In mid-April, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan joined world leaders from more than 25 countries at the annual Arctic Encounter Symposium in Anchorage, Alaska, where he delivered featured remarks during a showcasing plenary session. While in Alaska, he also met with Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and announced a new $20 million Established Program to Stimulate Competit
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NSWCPD EEO Team Honored with the Disability Matters Workplace North America Award
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- 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 annually by Springboard Consulting LLC, the award honors companies for their
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Occidental College: Junior Lily Gebhart Receives Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
LOS ANGELES, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- Occidental College issued the following news:
Lily Gebhart '25, a cognitive science and mathematics major, has been named a 2024 Goldwater Scholar. Gebhart will receive $7,500 each semester for the remainder of her undergraduate education to support her computational cognitive science research.
Working with Associate Professor of Computer Science and Cognitive Science Justin Li, Gebhart is studying cognitive blending--the practice of combining mult
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Office of Multicultural Advancement Wins National Recognition for Inclusive Excellence
SYRACUSE, New York, April 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Fatimah Moody '90 (left) and Rachel Vassel '91 G'21, associate vice president, Office of Multicultural Advancement, with Chancellor Kent Syverud.
Syracuse University's Office of Multicultural Advancement has received the prestigious 2024 Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. This award brings national distinction to the team that supports and advocates for underrepresent
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Optimization Letters Issues Research Articles in May 2024 Edition
BASEL, Switzerland, April 17 -- Optimization Letters, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers all aspects of optimization, including theory, algorithms, computational studies and applications, published research articles on the following topics in its May 2024 edition (Vol. 18, Issue 4):
* A new approach to the multiple obnoxious facility location problem based on combinatorial and continuous tools
* Characterization of unique solvability of absolute value equations: an overview, extension
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OSMRE Announces More Than $124.8 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement issued the following news on April 16, 2024:
As part of the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to create good-paying jobs and address legacy pollution harming communities across the nation, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced today more than $124.8 million in fiscal year 2024 abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation fee-based grants available to state
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Ozarks Technical Community Colleg Dental Student Hopes to Build Confidence With Smiles
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, April 17 -- Ozarks Technical Community College issued the following news release:
Growing up in Versailles, Mo., Jordan Williams always planned to become a physician. But in high school, he began working at a dental office in his hometown, mostly cleaning and stocking shelves. Occasionally, Jordan would help out during a procedure.
"I saw a woman receive dentures, and she started crying," Jordan said. "She was so happy. I realized there is a lot of confidence in a smile
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Pa. Environmental Protection Dept.: Shapiro Administration Honors 22 Projects Statewide With 2024 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release:
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is honoring 22 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state with 2024 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence.
"This year's Environmental Excellence honorees showcase the innovative ways we can protect our environment and shape a more sustainable future her
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Paramount+ Teams Up With National Park Foundation As First-Ever Official Streaming Partner
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The National Park Foundation issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Paramount+ and the National Park Foundation announced today that Paramount+ will become the first official streaming partner of the National Park Foundation and offer captivating content through live streams and additional VOD national parks content. The collaboration will kick off this Earth Day on April 22.
Through this partnership, Paramount+ will provide funding to help support the Nat
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Park University's Kansas City Area Commencement Set for May 4
PARKVILLE, Missouri, April 17 -- Park University issued the following news:
CiCi Rojas, co-founder of Kansas City, Mo., based Tico Productions and Tico Sports, will present the keynote address during Park University's Kansas City Area Commencement on Saturday, May 4. The ceremony will be held at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Mo., starting at 10 a.m.
The event will include 687 Park University students eligible to participate in the ceremony -- 242 students are set to receive a master's de
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Peabody faculty and alumna honored at AERA annual meeting
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
Ilana Horn
Bethany Rittle-Johnson
Chezare Warren
Mariah Harmon
Following Ilana Horn's selection earlier this year as a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association, she was inducted on Friday, April 12, at the AERA 2024 annual meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
"At the heart of Lani's work is a sincere desire to improve mathematics education for all students, especially for tho
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Pennsylvania Bar Association to Honor Nine Law Students With Business Law Award
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The Pennsylvania Bar Association issued the following news release:
The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Business Law Section will present its annual Professor Louis Del Duca Memorial Award in Business Law to nine Pennsylvania law students at an awards breakfast during the PBA Annual Meeting on May 10 in Hershey.
Instituted in 2019, the award honors the memory of Louis Del Duca, an active member and officer of the section who was an attorney, teacher, me
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Philippine Supreme Court Appoints Chief Communications Officer, First Female Spokesperson
MANILA, Philippines, April 17 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
The Supreme Court (SC) today named multi-platform journalist-lawyer Atty. Michael Jobert "Mike" I. Navallo as its Chief Communications Officer and SC Court Attorney Camille Sue Mae L. Ting as its new Spokesperson. Atty. Ting is the High Court's first female Spokesperson.
Atty. Navallo will head the Supreme Court Communications Office, while Atty. Ting will head the Supreme
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Pratt Institute: Commencement 2024 to Be Held on May 15 at Radio City Music Hall
BROOKLYN, New York, April 17 -- Pratt Institute issued the following news:
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Honorary degrees will be awarded to art and cultural historian Sarah Lewis, who will also deliver the Commencement address, CEO of Magsaysay Transport and Logistics Group and Pratt Institute alumna Doris Magsaysay Ho, and sculptor, Pratt Institute professor emeritus, and alumnus John Pai.
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On Wednesday, May 15, degree candidates will don their caps and gowns at the renowned Radio City Music Hall in Manhatta
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Premier's PINC AI and Fortune Name the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 17 (TNSres) -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
PINC AI(TM), the technology and services brand of Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), today announced the nation's 100 Top Hospitals(R). The full list of recognized hospitals was published in an exclusive online article by Fortune.
Based on the data analyzed, it is estimated that if all hospitals performed at the same level of this year's top performers, mor
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Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory: Creating an Island Paradise in a Fusion Reactor
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news:
In their ongoing quest to develop a range of methods for managing plasma so it can be used to generate electricity in a process known as fusion, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have shown how two old methods can be combined to provide greater flexibility.
While the two methods - known as electron cyclotr
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Rakim Solomon to Receive Pennsylvania Bar Association's Houston's Rising Star Award
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The Pennsylvania Bar Association issued the following news release:
Rakim Solomon, trust officer and vice president, The Goldman Sachs Trust Company of Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware, will receive the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Minority Bar Committee Houston's Rising Star Award at a reception on May 9 during the PBA Annual Meeting in Hershey.
Houston's Rising Star Award recognizes a PBA Minority Bar Committee member who has made significant contrib
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Rep. Rob Menendez Announces $1,750,000 Federal Grant to Hudson County Community College
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Congressman Rob Menendez announces a $1,750,000 Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant from the Department of Labor to Hudson County Community College (HCCC) to enhance training programs in the financial services and technology sectors and create career pathways for students.
"This grant is an investment in Hudson County's next generation," said Congressman Menendez. "I am proud to see that Hud
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Rider Announces 2024 Honorary Degree Recipients
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, April 17 -- Rider University issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Two leaders in the worlds of business and culture will be honored during Rider University's 2024 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey, on Saturday, May 11.
Joi Brown, the founder and CEO of Culture Creators, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and William M. Rue '69, the chairman of Rue Insurance, will receive an honorary D
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Sac State Partners With California Tribal College to Boost Native American Student Success
SACRAMENTO, California, April 17 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news:
By Cynthia Hubert
Sacramento State and the California Tribal College are teaming up to help more Native American students succeed in higher education.
Beginning this month, the tribal college's administration will be based at Sac State, where Native students will receive campuswide support as they work toward their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
The new alliance will help pave the wa
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Science Atlantic Environment Conference at UPEI a Success
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release:
University students from across Atlantic Canada learned about environmental research taking place in the region during the 2024 Science Atlantic Environment conference hosted by UPEI's Environmental Studies program last month.
Seventy-eight students and faculty from universities in Atlantic Canada attended the conference. Forty-nine oral and poster presentations w
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Second Annual Lycoming College Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference Names Award Winners
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 17 (TNSres) -- Lycoming College issued the following news:
More than 100 attendees from 24 colleges and universities joined Lycoming College's second annual Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference on April 6 on the Lycoming campus to celebrate the region's bright minds who are dedicated to furthering the humanities through high-level research.
A panel of Lycoming College humanities faculty and students selected more than 45 students to present research at
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SEMI Applauds U.S. CHIPS Act Award for Samsung Electronics Facilities to Strengthen Domestic Semiconductor Supply Chain
MILPITAS, California, April 17 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today applauded the United States Department of Commerce's announcement of a Preliminary Memorandum of Terms for an award under the CHIPS and Science Act to support the expansion of Samsung Electronics' presence in Texas
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Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands Director Barnes
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Jamie Barnes, director and state forester for the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, involving a hearing on March 14, 2024, entitled "A Nation on Fire: Responding to the Increasing Wildfire Threat":
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Good morning Chairman Peters, Ranking Member Paul and members of the Committee. I am Jamie Barnes, Director/State Forester for the Utah Division of Forestry,
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Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Tester Nominates Helena Diane Carlson Evans for Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news:
To honor her exemplary service to the nation, U.S. Senator Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee is nominating former U.S. Army Captain Diane Carlson Evans of Helena, Montana, as a candidate for the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her lasting contributions to our country both during and after her time in uniform.
Ms. Evans s
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Speaker Johnson, Leader Schumer Announce Ralph Puckett, Jr. Will Lie in Honor in U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement announcing that Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, will lie in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Monday, April 29th:
"The extraordinary valor of Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr. represents the best of the 1.7
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Specialist for Bioengineering Receives 2.5 Million Euros for Tissue Research at FAU
ERLANGEN, Germany, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Friedrich-Alexander University issued the following news:
ERC Advanced Grant: Accelerating the discovery of soft materials
The mechanics of biological tissue are the inspiration behind developing new soft materials using artificial intelligence. That is the aim of the "Discover" project that Prof. Dr. Ellen Kuhl, one of the leading specialists in bioengineering, will launch at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU). Kuhl has received
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State Museum of PA Announces Pennsylvania in Watercolor - Revisiting Nick Ruggieri's Bicentennial Series Exhibition and Program
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The State Museum of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
The State Museum of Pennsylvania is pleased to present Pennsylvania in Watercolor: Revisiting Nick Ruggieri's Bicentennial Series. This exhibition showcases the county-by-county series of paintings that artist Nick Ruggieri began in 1970. Commissioned by the Harrisburg Patriot-News to commemorate Pennsylvania places for the 1976 United States Bicentennial, Ruggieri's work remains a poignant reflect
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Stevens Institute of Technology: Adam Overvig Receives $450K Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigators Award
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 17 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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The physics professor is breaking from traditional metasurface research to embrace "bugs" as features in the control of light waves
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Adam Overvig, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics, has received a $450,000 Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigators Award for his project, "Nonlocal Metasurfaces for Spectro-Spatial Control of Light." The thr
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SUNY Appoints New President for SUNY Sullivan
LOCH SHELDRAKE, New York, April 17 -- Sullivan County Community College issued the following news release:
The State University of New York Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. David Potash as president of SUNY Sullivan. Dr. Potash's appointment is effective on or before July 1, 2024.
The SUNY Board of Trustees stated, "Congratulations to the SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees for conducting a thorough, comprehensive search for the college's next president. Dr. Potash's accomplishments are many, a
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SUNY Board of Trustees Announces Presidential Appointment for SUNY Sullivan
ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. David Potash as president of SUNY Sullivan. Dr. Potash's appointment is effective on or before July 1, 2024.
The SUNY Board of Trustees stated, "Congratulations to the SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees for conducting a thorough, comprehensive search for the college's next president. Dr. Potash's accomplishments are many, and we k
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TCU's Pinnington and UT's Rapolu Nab Final Big 12 Tennis Weekly Awards
IRVING, Texas, April 17 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news:
TCU's Jack Pinnington (men's) and Texas' Malaika Rapolu (women's) were named the Big 12 Tennis Players of the Week for matches ending April 14. It is the second award this season for Pinnington and the first career accolade of Rapolu's career.
Pinnington recorded two ranked singles wins to help TCU defeat No. 44 SMU and No. 31 UCF. The sophomore from Ashtead, England improved his ranked
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Tech Presents Inaugural Research Excellence Awards
RUSTON, Louisiana, April 17 (TNSres) -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news:
Louisiana Tech University awarded the inaugural Research Excellence Awards to showcase the contributions to research and innovation within the University's community and the dedication of individuals advancing their knowledge and fostering collaboration.
The awards presented by Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson, during a ceremony at the Davison Athletics Complex, included the Industry Partnership
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Tempe-based Sundt Awarded For Developing New Innovative Safety Program Called Stop The Stcky That Is Designed To Prevent Worksite Accidents
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release:
Sundt Wins AGC/Autodesk Innovation Award for Developing STCKY, while NCCER and the AGC of Massachusetts also win awards for Innovative New Workforce Development and Safety Programs
Tempe-based Sundt awarded for developing STCKY, an innovative safety program which enhances the traditional rules-based compliance program by leveraging the principles of energy-ba
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The New York Community Trust Announces $9.9 Million in Grants to Advance Environmental Justice, Health Equity, and More
NEW YORK, April 17 -- The New York Community Trust issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
The New York Community Trust today announced $9.9 million in grants to 55 nonprofits, for a year-to-date of $17.6 million in Trust support for nonprofits working to make New York a healthier and more equitable place to live.
This latest round of grants supports local organizations addressing a wide range of community needs, including preserving the local environment, ensuring migrants can a
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The RAIC Announces the 2024 Annual Award Recipients
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 17 -- The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada issued the following news release:
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is honoured to announce the recipients of the RAIC Annual Awards.
The RAIC Annual Award recipients consist of architectural practices, projects and initiatives that illustrate the dynamic environment of Canadian architecture today.
This year's recipients are as follows:
Architectural Practice Award:
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Th
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Thiel College Community Hears From Producer of 'The Wire' as Part of Pedas Family Visit
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Thiel College issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
George Pelecanos, author, producer, and screenwriter, spoke to the Thiel College community Tuesday as part of the visit from Thiel College alumnus and benefactor James Pedas '50 H'89.
Renowned for his work on the critically acclaimed TV series "The Wire," Pelecanos has also made significant contributions as a writer and producer for other film and television projects. His novels, which freq
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Tracy Langkilde appointed interim executive vice president and provost
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
Tracy Langkilde, the Verne M. Willaman Dean of the Eberly College of Science, has been named interim executive vice president and provost of Penn State, effective April 15.
Langkilde succeeds Executive Vice President and Provost Justin Schwartz, who has been named as the sole finalist for chancellor of the University of Colorado Boulder and will depart Penn State this summer. In the coming weeks
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Trailblazing Bristol Mathematician and First-Time Mum Scoops 'Oscar of Science' Stateside
BRISTOL, England, April 17 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:
A talented Bristol mathematician took a break from motherhood to mingle with A-list celebrities and world-leading academics at an awards ceremony in America to receive a prestigious accolade in recognition of her pioneering research.
Tennis superstar Venus Williams and actress Zoe Saldana presented Dr Laura Monk, a Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Bristol, with one of the 2024 Breakthrough Pr
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Trinity University: Chemistry Professor Named Cottrell Scholar
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 17 -- Trinity University issued the following news:
By Jeremiah Gerlach
Trinity University chemistry professor Rebecca Rapf, Ph.D., wants to shine a light on environmental pollutants.
Literally.
Rapf has just been named a 2024 Cottrell Scholar, receiving a national-level award of $120,000 from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA). Her proposed project for the award, which will examine how chemistry of environmentally relevant pollutants changes at
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Two AUM Theatre Students Earn Invite to Kennedy Center's National Festival
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 17 -- Auburn University Montgomery campus issued the following news:
Two Auburn University at Montgomery communication theatre students have earned invitations to the national Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) in Washington, D.C., April 22-26.
While representing AUM at national KCACTF, communication theatre majors Chason Marvin and Tiara Staples will cultivate new skills and collaborate with theatre professionals in their chosen fields. The an
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Two Brown faculty members win Guggenheim fellowships
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 16 -- Brown University issued the following news:
The prestigious fellowships will support the creation of new books by Matthew Pratt Guterl, a professor of Africana studies and American studies, and Laird Hunt, a professor of literary arts.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Brown University professors Matthew Pratt Guterl and Laird Hunt have been awarded fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, the organization announced on April 11
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U of I Students Earn Top Awards for Music Education
MOSCOW, Idaho, April 17 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
A University of Idaho student has received the Professional Achievement Award from the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and the U of I collegiate chapter of NAfME received the Chapter of Excellence Award for Service in April.
Alexis Gist of Veradale, Washington, is a senior at Lionel Hampton School of Music and 2023-24 president of the Idaho Collegiate NAfME chapters. She has been a tireless
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: National Elk Refuge Solicits Proposals for Guided Sleigh and Wagon Ride Interpretive Tours
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is providing notice of the release of a Prospectus to solicit proposals for the award of a Concession Contract to provide Guided Sleigh and Wagon Ride Interpretive Tours within the National Elk Refuge. The effective date of the next Concession Contract is expected to be July 1, 2024.
Guided Sleigh and Wagon Ride Interpretive To
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U.S. Treasury Awards $18 Million to Support Consumer Access to Financial Institutions Through the CDFI Small Dollar Loan Program Awards
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following news on April 16, 2024:
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded $18 million in grants to Certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) through the combined fiscal year (FY) 2023 and (FY) 2024 round of the Small Dollar Loan Program (SDL Program).
"These important awards ena
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UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Advance Cybersecurity Education and Innovation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
By Angelita Faller
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received $5 million in federal funding aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in the energy sector through education, workforce development, and innovation.
The award comes from appropriations language authored by U.S. Sen. John Boozman passed into law in December 2022. The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Cybersecuri
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UM Miller School of Medicine: Immunology and Histocompatibility Laboratory Honored for Safety Efforts
MIAMI, Florida, April 17 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
By Joey Garcia
Excellence in laboratory safety is the norm, not an exception, for the Immunology and Histocompatibility Laboratory (IHL) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
The lab's superior risk assessments and fidelity to safety models were recognized by the university's Department of Environmental Health and Safety with the Lab of the Year award.
Each year, the man
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UMass Dartmouth to Award Compassionate and Innovative Leaders With Honorary Degrees During Commencement
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news release:
As part of UMass Dartmouth's 2024 Commencement celebrations, the University will award honorary degrees--the highest award that the University can bestow--to Justice Geraldine Hines, Martin Kurzweil, and Steve Pemberton. Kurzweil and Pemberton will be awarded with Doctor of Humane Letters degrees during the Doctoral Commencement ceremony on May 16 at 4 p.m. in the Main Campu
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UNBC Named One of Canada's Greenest Employers
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, April 17 -- The University of Northern British Columbia issued the following news release:
The University of Northern British Columbia continues to earn its place among the most sustainably focused employers in Canada for a 12th time, as it garners recognition in the 2024 Canada's Greenest Employers competition.
UNBC is the only employer primarily based in northern British Columbia to obtain a spot on the Canada's Greenest Employers list (https://reviews.canada
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University of Chichester: Social Work Educator Named at Industry Awards Recognising Those Driving Positive Change
CHICHESTER, England, April 17 -- The University of Chichester issued the following news:
The University of Chichester's Dr Denise Turner has received a national award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the social work profession.
It comes as the university's BA and Degree Apprenticeship programmes in social work were praised by regulator Social Work England in the course re-validation process.
Amazing Social Workers is a campaign championing the exceptional work happening acros
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University of Missouri Journalism School: KBIA Wins Three Gracie Awards for Second Straight Year
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 17 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release:
KBIA-FM, the NPR-member station at the Missouri School of Journalism, has earned three Gracie Awards for its reporting. The prestigious awards from the Alliance for Women in Media match KBIA's performance from last year, when the station also took home three honors.
"It's great to see the excellent local reporting coming out of KBIA continue to see national recognition," said Da
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Wittich Aims to Strengthen Grain Bins Against Earthquakes, Wind Storms
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
When people think of structural engineering perils, they tend to imagine big-city bridges, skyscrapers and the like, but rural America has key vulnerabilities that could cause major economic upheaval regionally and even nationally.
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher is focusing on a specific piece of structural engineering so ubiquitous across rural America, they are ba
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University of New Hampshire: Research Finds Existing Wetland Conservation Falls Short Fixing Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
DURHAM, New Hampshire, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release:
Every year excess fertilizer runs off agricultural farms along the Mississippi River and flows into the Gulf of Mexico creating a dead zone that reduces oxygen levels and kills marine organisms. Restoring wetlands along field-margins has long been proposed as a way to stop some of this overflow, but research from the University of New Hampshire finds that current restoration programs f
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University of South Alabama Earns National Designation for Cybersecurity Research
MOBILE, Alabama, April 17 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
In a major acknowledgement of its cyber research capabilities, the University of South Alabama School of Computing has been awarded a designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Research by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
"The designation places the School of Computing in an elite pool of just over 80 institutions across the nation that are CAE-R designated,"
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University of Windsor: Students Demonstrate Computer Science Projects
WINDSOR, Ontario, April 17 -- University of Windsor issued the following news:
Graduate and undergraduate students setting out to creatively solve societal problems came together at the 10th Computer Science Demo Day at 300 Ouellette Ave. on Wednesday, April 10.
Mainly hailing from the Master of Applied Computing (MAC) program, with some computer science master's students and undergraduates, the students shared their programming projects covering topics from how to best travel through France t
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UPEI Business Start-Up Winners Announced at the MacLauchlan Panther Pitch Live Competition
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 17 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release:
On Wednesday, April 10, six UPEI student teams pitched their business concepts in front of a live audience for a share of $62,000 in prize money during the annual MacLauchlan Panther Pitch Competition. The competition for entrepreneurial undergraduate and graduate students is coordinated each year by UPEI's Student Entrepreneurship Hub and is part of the Harry W. MacLauchla
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Uptime Institute Launches Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment for Digital Infrastructure
NEW YORK, April 17 (TNSres) -- Uptime Institute issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
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New Assessment enables organizations to identify, document, track, and report on sustainability metrics & programs across their IT estate
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Uptime Institute today announced the launch of the comprehensive Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment, an assessment and award service that empowers organizations to clearly assess, benchmark, and demonstrate the sustainability credentials
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UTS and DFAT Join to Improve Pacific Region Health Services
SYDNEY, Australia, April 17 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news:
The World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development at the University of Technology Sydney will partner with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on a five-year program to support the improvement of health services across the Pacific region.
Part of a of a $45.5 million Pacific Health Systems Strengthening Program announced by Minister for Foreign Af
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Vanderbilt scientist collaborates with Cajal Institute in Spain to train a bank of AI models to identify memory formation signals in the brain
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
An international research collaboration between Vanderbilt University and the Madrid-based de la Prida lab in the Cajal Institute led to the development of AI models that detect and analyze hippocampal ripples, which are considered biomarkers of memory.
The research discoveries, outlined in an article Communications Biology, could lead to new opportunities to detect seizures and neural changes in people with Alz
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Velosity Earns Prestigious Minnesota Safety Council Governor's Workplace Safety Award
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, April 16 [Category: Medical] -- Medical Alley posted the following news release:
FOREST LAKE, MN. (April 16, 2024) - Velosity, a leading contract manufacturing organization for medical devices, will be honored for its outstanding commitment to workplace safety and health during the 2024 Minnesota Safety and Health Conference on April 30 and May 1. Velosity joins an esteemed group of 244 employers recognized through the awards program, coordinated by the Minnesota Safe
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W&M Professor Receives Guggenheim Fellowship in Dance Studies
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news:
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Wilcox is the ninth known W&M professor to receive the prestigious honor
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By Erin Jay
Emily Wilcox, associate professor of Chinese studies at William & Mary, has been selected to receive the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in Dance Studies.
Wilcox was one of just 188 people across 52 disciplines to receive the prestigious fellowships this year from a pool
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W.Va. Transportation Dept.: WVDOH Wins Prestigious Diamond Award at American Council of Engineering Companies Awards Ceremony
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., and Deputy Secretary Alanna Keller, P.E., attended the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in New York City on Saturday, April 13, 2024, to accept a Diamond Award for the Wellsburg Bridge project in Brooke County.
"West Virginia has arrived; we'r
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Watch: Rep. Carter Honors Life of Kevin "Catfish" Jackson
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter today reflected on the life and legacy of beloved Georgian Kevin "Catfish" Jackson. Kevin will be remembered not just as a college football champion, but also as a community leader whose hard-work, leadership, and service blessed lives both in Savannah and throughout the broader Georgia community.
Watch Rep. Carter's speech honoring Kevin "Catfish" Jackson here:
"I rise today
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West Liberty University: 2024 RECAP Recognizes Outstanding Academic Achievement
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, April 17 (TNSres) -- West Liberty University issued the following news:
WLU's annual Research, Creative Activity and Performance (RECAP) Symposium concluded with an awards ceremony held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 in College Hall.
RECAP is a Symposium and Competition for all West Liberty students, both undergraduate and graduate, to recognize and reward outstanding achievement in scholarly Research, Creative Activity, and Performance. There were 62 submissions th
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Western Kentucky University: Alexis Elder '24 Awarded Fulbright US Student Grant
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 17 (TNSres) -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news:
Alexis Elder, a graduating senior in Elementary Education, is WKU's third Fulbright US Student Program grantee of the 2024-25 award year. She has been awarded an English Teaching Assistantship for Spain.
The Fulbright US Student Program offers full funding for graduating seniors and recent graduates to spend an academic year abroad in English Teaching Assistantships (ETAs) or conducting resear
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Westpac NZ Wins FICO Award After Successfully Adopting Platform and Enterprise Decision Analytics
SAN DIEGO, California, April 17 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news on April 16, 2024:
Today at FICO(R) World, the industry's leading analytic and AI event, Westpac New Zealand has won the 2024 FICO(R) Decisions Pioneer Award, for using the industry-leading capabilities of FICO(R) Platform to advance hyper-personalization and accelerate digital service innovation.
The bank's partnership with FICO has resulted in major improvements in automated decision processes,
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Wilfrid Laurier University Named One of Canada's Greenest Employers for Sixth Consecutive Year
WATERLOO, Ontario, April 17 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release:
For the sixth year in a row, Wilfrid Laurier University is the recipient of a Canada's Greenest Employers Award. The national recognition reflects Laurier's dedication to its sustainability-focused programs and initiatives, progress in reducing its carbon footprint, and the degree to which sustainability has become a part of Laurier's workplace culture, spanning operations, academics and community partn
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Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Receives 2 National Awards
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 17 -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission issued the following news on April 16, 2024:
Meagan Wolfe, the nonpartisan administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, recently received two national awards recognizing her performance in election administration.
On April 14, the American Society for Public Administration honored Wolfe as a 2024 recipient of its National Public Service Award. ASPA and the National Academy of Public Administration established the Public
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Wright State Alumna Nicole Scherzinger Wins Top British Theatre Award as Star of 'Sunset Boulevard'
KENT, Ohio, April 17 -- Wright State University issued the following new
By Bob Mihalek
Wright State University theatre alumna Nicole Scherzinger received the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard" in London's West End.
"Sunset Boulevard" was honored on April 14 at the Royal Albert Hall in London with seven awards, including Best Musical Revival.
The Olivier Awards are the British equivalent of the Tonys.
"Sunset Boulevard" wrapp
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Wyndham Brings Rewards to Its Business Program, Simplifies Travel for Businesses of All Sizes
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 17 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Whether you're a startup looking to maximize travel budgets, a travel manager wanting to recognize employees, or a construction foreman needing a last-minute, multi-week group booking--managing your company's travel needs is now easier than ever thanks to Wyndham and its newly expanded, free-to-join, Wyndham Business program.
Designed for businesses of all types and sizes, the pr
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York County's Carol Bauer Elected President of VEA, State's Largest Education Union
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- The Virginia Education Association issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Carol Bauer, an elementary school teacher from York County, has been elected by delegates to the 2024 Virginia Education Association Delegate Assembly to serve as the organization's new president. After serving as VEA's vice president since 2020, she will begin a two-year term on August 1.
"I am here today because of the many educators who found purpose and who have fought im
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