ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Sarah Tweedy, DNP, CRNA, ARNP, with the Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award of the Year Award during its 2024 Mid-Year Assembly, April 20-24, in Washington, DC. The Federal Political Director of the Year Award, established in 2001, is presented to an indi  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) honored the Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists (GANA) with the Excellence in State Government Relations Advocacy Award at its Mid-Year Assembly, held in Washington, D.C., April 20 - 24. The Excellence in State Government Relations Advocacy Award, established in 2016, is presented annually to a state association based   more

BURBANK, California, April 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced tonight the 2024 Inductees for music's highest honor in the following categories: Performer Category: * Mary J. Blige * Cher * Dave Matthews Band * Foreigner * Peter Frampton * Kool & The Gang * Ozzy Osbourne * A Tribe Called Quest Musical Influencer Award: * Alexis Korner * Big Mama Thornton * John Mayall Musical E  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- AICC, the Independent Packaging Association, issued the following news on April 22, 2024: The AICC 2024 Spring Meeting & 50th Anniversary Celebration concluded with resounding success, marking a historic milestone for AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Held in the scenic backdrop of Palm Desert, California, the event brought together 850 industry leaders, emerging talent, and esteemed guests for a memorable occasion of learning, networking, and celebr  more

HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: By Dawn Hart, Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs Air Commandos - Past, Present and Future - were celebrated April 10-13, 2024, when the Air Force Special Operations Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year gathered here for two days of professional development, recognition, and celebration. This year's events were held in conjunction with the Air Commando Association's   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By London Prince and Elliott Moses, AFIMSC Public Affairs Three Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center members won top honors during the Air Force Materiel Command Annual Excellence Awards Banquet held April 17 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Master Sgt. Genevieve Villela was named Senior NCO of the Year, Maj. Matthew Bogan was named Fi  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Business Aviation Association issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The professional collegiate aviation fraternity Alpha Eta Rho today awarded its namesake honor to National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Senior Vice President Joanne "Jo" Damato for her efforts and impact to expand aviation education at universities across the U.S. The Alpha Eta Rho award has been given since 1971 to those who have made a significant contribution to av  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 23 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Aaron Campbell is the 2024 winner of a book cover art contest sponsored by Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center and the Arkansas Tech University Department of Art. The contest challenges ATU students under the direction of Neal Harrington and Dr. Kasten Searles in the Illustration Studio classes to re-imagine classic or popular book covers using cut paper as the medium. This was the second year fo  more

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has named Matthew F. Herron its 2024 Safety Professional of the Year. The safety engineer and ergonomics specialist has been an ASSP member for 13 years and has helped advance occupational safety and health in many ways. Herron, M.S., P.E., CSP, CPE, is lead safety engineer for the Mechanical Engineering Division  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 23 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * The event is aimed at supporting businesses in applying for the 2025 King's Award for Enterprise * The masterclass will feature presentations from the West Midlands Lieutenancy * How to be a winner will be held on Friday 10 May 2024. * * * The Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) at Aston University is to host a special masterclass to encourage and support companies to a  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, April 23 (TNSres) -- Ashland University issued the following news: Ashland University has entered into a formal partnership with Shimadzu, a multinational leader in the manufacturing of precision scientific equipment, that will transform AU's capability for research and teaching within the College of Arts and Sciences. AU has acquired four new Shimadzu scientific instruments, valued at more than $500,000, that have been installed in the Kettering Science Center. In addition, AU   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 23 -- The Bay Area Council Foundation issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today (April 22) the California Resilience Challenge, an initiative of the Bay Area Council Foundation, announced the six winners of its 2023 grant program. The six winning projects will help under-resourced communities across California prepare for droughts, wildfires, floods, and extreme heat events made more severe by climate change and represent some of the world's mos  more

WACO, Texas, April 23 -- Baylor University issued the following news: By Clarissa Garza Stephen Sloan, Ph.D., professor of history and the director of the Institute for Oral History at Baylor, was honored as the 2024 Cornelia Marschall Smith Professor of the Year at the annual Academic Honors Convocation on April 19. The Cornelia Marschall Smith Professor of the Year Award annually recognizes a Baylor faculty member who makes a significant contribution to the learning environment at Baylor t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 -- Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: By Sofia Romero Three BU Wheelock faculty members were recently promoted to full professor. Kimberly Howard, Melissa Holt, and Yasuko Kanno represent the Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development and Language & Literacy Education programs at BU Wheelock. * * * Melissa Holt, Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development Melissa Holt is a counseling  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- 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 (EPA) to the Town of Davis, W.Va. for sewer upgrades, which will impact residents across Tucker County. This award, which was secur  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 23 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: Celebrating the art, culture and rich motorsports history in Detroit, College for Creative Studies (CCS) senior Alison Slackta won the 2024 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Official Poster Competition on Wednesday afternoon, April 17. Slackta's street art-inspired design features vibrant colors to represent the excitement of the Grand Prix on the Streets of Detroit and the event's connection  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 23 (TNSres) -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Sarah Mummert Dr. Aleda Chen, associate dean of the school of pharmacy at Cedarville University, was awarded the 2024 Rufus A. Lyman Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). This honor recognizes Chen's 2023 research paper that was named the best published paper by the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (AJPE). Selected by a group of their peers in the AACP, Chen an  more

LYONS, Nebraska, April 23 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: The Center for Rural Affairs is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $62 million grant to transform solar energy accessibility and affordability in Nebraska. The funding is part of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Solar for All program, a part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund established by the Inflation Reduction Act. As part of the program, the EPA awarded 60 grants--totaling  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: "The final 2024/2025 Enacted New York State budget underscores the commitment of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature to ensure New Yorkers continue to have access to high-quality, affordable higher education, as well as their confidence in SUNY's role as the nation's leading statewide public system of higher education. As a result of the significant investments include  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: On Sunday, April 21, the City of Alexandria's Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) and AlexRenew, Alexandria's wastewater authority, presented the 2024 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award to Scott Knudsen and Jennifer Pease. The two are known for co-managing their biannual native plant sale and grassroots efforts to educate their community about sustainable landscaping. Reb  more

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 23 -- Canadian Mennonite University issued the following news release: Dr. Joss Reimer, Chief Medical Officer of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and incoming president of the Canadian Medical Association, will be recognized with the 2024 Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) PAX Award. CMU President Cheryl Pauls will present the award to Reimer at CMU's convocation ceremony on April 27 at Bethel Mennonite Church, where Reimer will also give the graduation address  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- CNN issued the following news: The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a CNN Original, returns with a deep dive into the surge of misinformation happening on Americans' social media feeds, in their churches, and in their homes. "MisinfoNation: The Trump Faithful" with CNN Correspondent Donie O'Sullivan premieres Sunday, April 28 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN. Just over six months out from the next presidential election, a battle for facts, decency, and democracy is playing out far fr  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office announced that Colorado will receive a $156 million award from the Environmental Protection Agency through its "Solar for All" competition. The award, which is part of the Inflation Reduction Act Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, will support rooftop solar installations and community solar programs for single-family and multifamily ho  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is now accepting applications for grants that will fund projects to prevent gun violence across Colorado. The grant program is designed to fund projects that conduct community-based gun violence prevention initiatives that are evidence-informed and demonstrate promise at re  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 23 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) with a $62.5 million grant under its Solar for All initiative. This competitive grant program through the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is ai  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Hartford, CT - Today, Connecticut's Congressional Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont announced $62.5 million grant under the Environmental Protection Act's Solar for All initiative, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, to expand solar energy investment in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC). Project SunBridge will reach thousands of households, with a priority focus on multi-family aff  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy Cyber Team chair and partner, Sean Hoar, has been named to the Cybersecurity Docket's "Incident Response 50" list for 2024. Each year, Cybersecurity Docket's list recognizes the best data breach response lawyers in the industry. This is the sixth time Sean has been selected as a top data breach response lawyer, having been previously honored in 2018-2023. Bruce Carton,   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, April 23 -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news: Members of campus leadership and the Office of Campus Ministries at University of the Cumberlands were honored to receive a Faith-Based Governor's Service Award for 2023. The awards ceremony was held in April 2024, with Governor Andy Beshear recognizing the award recipients. Serve Kentucky, an agency within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, coordinates the annual awards ceremony. The fai  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: As the District celebrates Earth Day, Mayor Muriel Bowser today announced that the District Department of Energy and Environment's (DOEE) Solar for All program was awarded $62.45 million from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This funding will help expand the benefits of clean, solar energy to roughly 19,000 low- and moderate-income (LMI) Distri  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, April 23 -- DePauw University issued the following news: A new grant will help DePauw University articulate an innovative vision for a business and leadership education that is anchored in the liberal arts and humanities. The $50,000 planning grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities allows an interdisciplinary team of faculty and students to establish curricular structures that will integrate humanistic teaching and scholarship with business and leadershi  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Design-Build Institute of America issued the following news: DBIA's 2024 Specialty Conferences closed out Friday at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, with more than 1,200 attendees at the Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference. The event explored design-build across the transportation and aviation landscape, including air, highway/street, rail and marine transportation issues. Navigating the Growth of Design-Build: Owner Viewpoints,  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Mollie Miller, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Department of the Air Force took top honors for its commitment to environmental stewardship in five of nine categories during the 62nd Annual Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards Competition April 22. Teams and individuals from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Eglin AFB, Florida, Kadena Air Base, Japan, Minot AFB  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: [CHICAGO, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 3 improvements project. Roughly 45 percent of the $200 million Terminal 3 project will be financed through two Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Airport Terminal Program (ATP) grants totaling $90 million, which Durb  more

GREENVILLE, North Carolina, April 23 -- East Carolina University issued the following news release: Ronnie Barnes, vice president of medical services for the National Football League (NFL) and head athletic trainer for the New York Giants, will be the keynote speaker at East Carolina University's spring commencement ceremony. More than 3,800 students along with their friends and family will gather to celebrate Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Barnes has been with the Giants   more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: On April 10, East Stroudsburg University's department of political science and economics held the joint induction ceremony for the Iota Chi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society) and Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Honor Society of Economics). At the ceremony, Mackenzie Muller'16 '21, Chief of Staff, Pennsylvania State Senate 40th District, delivered the   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced $102,273 through 27 grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations for stream cleanup and monitoring through the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) Program. These annual grants help foster local stewardship and a sense of community while providing valuab  more

EMORY, Virginia, April 23 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: By Billy Chandler The director of the Office of International Education at Emory & Henry College has been granted a Fulbright award for international education administrators, allowing her to participate in a two-week seminar in France during the next academic year. During the seminar, Dr. Celeste Gaia, who has led the College's international education program since 2007, will participate in briefings led by inter  more

GATINEAU, Quebec, April 23 -- Employment and Social Development Canada issued the following news release: The Government of Canada believes in collective bargaining. We believe that the best deals are made at the table. It can be tough, messy work. But it's how we deliver stability and certainty in our supply chains. Disputes, including strikes and lockouts, are a part of that process. This past summer, however, Canadians experienced an economic disruption that no single dispute should be resp  more

VICTORIA, Australia, April 23 -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: A Federation TAFE student's dedication and commitment has proved an inspiration for her Indigenous peers and shown that forging the career of your dreams is always possible. Ruby Bending-Norman thought she had no chance of ever studying at university but is now well on the path to further post-secondary education. "I just want to make a difference. I want to use what I've learned and pay it for  more

BLANDING, Utah, April 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Marcus Jensen Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren, first lady of the Navajo Nation, will be the commencement speaker at the Utah State University Blanding 2024 commencement ceremony. The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, at San Juan High School in Blanding. First Lady Blackwater-Nygren brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as keynote speaker. A former Arizona state representative, she made histo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Today, Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr., announced the 2024 Florida Principal of the Year, Florida Assistant Principal of the Year, and Florida School-Related Employee of the Year. Dr. Michael George of Atlantic Coast High School in Duval County was named the 2024 Florida Principal of the Year; John Chaires with Palatka Junior-Senior High School in Putnam County was   more

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, North Carolina, April 23 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: The Office of the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) recently recognized Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) for its continued commitment to environmental stewardship, awarding the command the 2024 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award for Sustainability in the Industrial Installation category. SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams and ind  more

FLORENCE, South Carolina, April 23 -- Francis Marion University issued the following news: Four Francis Marion University faculty members were honored for their outstanding work during the university's annual faculty awards night held at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence Thursday evening. Dr. J. Mark Blackwell, Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, was awarded the Charlene Wages Shared Governance Award by the university's chapter of the American Association of Unive  more

VANCOUVER, Canada, April 23 -- GeoComply, a provider of geolocation compliance and location fraud detection solutions, issued the following news: GeoComply, a global leader in fraud prevention, KYC and cybersecurity solutions proudly announces its membership in the Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsavel (Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming) (IBJR), the leading industry organization dedicated to promoting responsible gambling in Brazil. With the implementation of regulated online gaming  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: David Dove, a partner in Troutman Pepper's Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Practice, has been appointed by Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp to serve as the Eleventh Congressional District Representative on the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The Board of Regents works to keep higher education affordable, accommodate growth in student enrollment, and ensure that students pl  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 23 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news: The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics alumnus Joseph "Joey" Ross Wilson III '13 has been named a recipient of Clemson University's Roaring Ten Award. After graduating from GSSM, Wilson attended Clemson University and graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in bioengineering. Each year, the Clemson Young Alumni Council recognizes ten ou  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Healey-Driscoll Administration today celebrated its selection by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to receive $156 million in funding under the Solar for All competition, a $7 billion program that is part of the Inflation Reduction Act's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. A coalition led by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and including the Ma  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news release: HFTP is thrilled to announce that Troy Morton, CHTP has earned the 2024 Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) of the Year award for attaining the highest score of the year. Morton will be recognized for his achievements during HITEC Charlotte 2024, taking place June 24-27 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Troy Morton's Background As part of the Aimbridge Hospitalit  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Hill Air Force Base (75th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Mollie Miller, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Department of the Air Force took top honors for its commitment to environmental stewardship in five of nine categories during the 62nd Annual Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards Competition April 22. Teams and individuals from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Eglin AFB, Florida, Kadena Air Base, Japan, Minot AFB  more

HONG KONG, April 23 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: The University of Hong Kong (HKU) held the HKU Entrance Scholarships Award Ceremony on April 19 (Friday) to recognise outstanding academic and non-academic achievements of students admitted to the University in the 2023-24 academic year. This year, more than 430 students admitted from Hong Kong and about 40 countries or regions were awarded, with a total scholarship amount of nearly HK$46 million contributed   more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 23 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: A total of four graduating seniors from Hope College have received recognition through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Ava Asmus of Muskegon and Alyson Davis of Palatine, Illinois, have received fellowships. Rory Campagna of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and Elizabeth (Autumn) Kim of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, each received recognition as alternates. Asmus, who is majoring i  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) shared the news that the Elk River Estuary has been selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to receive $6 million in federal funding for a large-scale habitat restoration project. This funding was made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Rep. Huffman helped pass. "Our coasts  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), members of both the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Task Force to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels, published a Fox News op-ed about how their legislation, which is now law, will help law enforcement agents better understand how fentanyl is arriving to our ports and borders so they can stop  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The International Fresh Produce Association issued the following news release: The best of the best in foodservice produce use have been named by the International Fresh Produce Association. Sponsored by FreshEdge, The Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards program pays special tribute to chefs and foodservice operations for their produce innovation, creativity, and all-around excellence in the use of fresh produce in the culinary arts. Winners gain global recognition  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- The Illinois CPA Society issued the following news release: The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)--one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community--is proud to announce the honorees of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program, which celebrates distinguished leaders within the CPA profession through a variety of prestigious awards. "It's an honor to formally recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their servi  more

TYSONS, Virginia, April 23 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Fresh off a historic WNBA draft night and broad fan excitement for one of the League's most successful franchises, the Indiana Fever and TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced a partnership to broadcast select Fever games during the 2024 season. Seventeen games will be shown for free over the air on WTHR or WALV, TEGNA's NBC and MeTV affiliates in  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, April 23 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: For the 13th consecutive year, Indiana Tech has been named a Military Friendly(R) School by Viqtory, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities. Military Friendly(R) is the standard that measures an organization's commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- 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 Josiah Muriuki from the University of Pretoria, South Africa to its Board of Directors. Muriuki's term will start on September 1, 2024, and last for one year. IFTSA is a mission-driven organization that supports student members and ch  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: James Patterson has published over 400 titles and sold more than 425 million copies of his books, but he first gained the confidence to pursue a career in writing while working toward a graduate degree at Vanderbilt. "Where I got the confidence is right here," the bestselling author told a large audience in Langford Auditorium on April 11. Patterson, who earned his master's in English from the university in 1  more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, April 23 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: When Zhite Yu began writing his doctoral thesis in January 2023, he had a nagging feeling he wasn't properly explaining his work. He kept polishing it until August. The day after he turned it in, he got married. Yu earned his Ph.D. in theoretical high energy physics at Michigan State University with the hard work he put into his thesis. He has also continued w  more

ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Throughout her years at Cornell, Sarah McMorrow '24 has shown a dedication to serving others, logging hundreds of hours as an emergency medical technician and firefighter with the Varna Volunteer Fire Company (VVFC). And her future plans are just as inspiring. "I want to be a forensic pathologist and battle the disparities prevalent in the medical and criminal justice systems through medical research," said McMorrow, a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 -- The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: In celebration of Earth Day, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, in partnership with The Earthshot Prize, announced the Earthshot Innovation Challenge: Northeast U.S. Edition to ignite Northeast-U.S.-based innovations to address climate change. The annual award will fund solutions that promise to make meaningful positive change in one of the five Earths  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- Loyola Marymount University issued the following news release: Loyola Marymount University will welcome award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend as the keynote speaker for the 2024 undergraduate commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4; Janelle Monae, acclaimed artist, author, actor, and fashion icon, will speak at the graduate commencement on Sunday, May 5. An EGOT-winning artist with a trophy tally that includes 12 Grammys, three Emmys  more

ELLISVILLE, Mississippi, April 23 (TNSres) -- Jones College issued the following news release: Jones College music and piano faculty, Dr. Theresa Sanchez of Hattiesburg, was recently honored by Music Teachers National Association as an MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow during the 2024 MTNA National Conference. The MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow program offers a meaningful method of recognition for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to music teaching. The award is bestowed when a peer or group of   more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 23 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Eight current and former K-State students were selected or named honorable mention for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a five-year fellowship that includes an annual stipend of $37,000. The current students selected for the program are Kalea Nippert, senior in ecology and evolutionary biology, St. George; Kale Stahl, senior in applied mathematics and physic  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: By Loretta Fulton, Contributing writer Recognition with an American Red Cross Lifetime Hero Award is a great honor. But recipients will tell you that what the award represents is what's important. That's certainly the case with Capt. Brad Hawthorne, commander of the Kansas Wing's Wichita-based Air Capital Composite Squadron, one of the 10 that make up the Kansas Wing. The wing received the Red Cro  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Angus King announced My Place Teen Center has been awarded $650,000 through the Fiscal Year 2024 Congressionally-Directed Spending (CDS) appropriations package to support year-round youth development programs that specialize in dealing with trauma and addressing youth hunger. This funding will be used to help mitigate adverse childhood experiences, transform a debilitated church into a community   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced that the Maine Governor's Energy Office (GEO) was awarded $62,120,000 through the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Solar for All grant competition to deliver solar programs to low-income and disadvantaged households in Maine. This award is part of the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, whic  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Ayse Tekes is a decorated researcher who has racked up an impressive collection of awards in her life. None are more meaningful to her than the 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, given annually by the Office of Undergraduate Research to a KSU faculty or staff member who exhibits sustained exceptional mentoring of undergraduate researchers at KSU. "This is the most honorable  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: University of Kansas School of Engineering alumni Zack Holland and Brian McClendon will receive the school's highest award in a ceremony set for 6 p.m. May 2. The Distinguished Engineering Service Award (DESA) is given each year to individuals who have maintained close association with the school and have made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and to society. "Beyond their groundbreaking ach  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 23 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: Governor's Energy Office to create statewide program to increase availability of clean, affordable solar energy to low-income households, reduce energy costs, and create good-paying jobs Governor Janet Mills today announced that Maine has received a $62 million award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Solar for All competition to increase solar energy availability for low-income households in M  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 23 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Governor Janet Mills today signed into law bipartisan legislation that will place a $25 million bond for Research, Development, and Commercialization on the Maine ballot this November. If approved by Maine voters, the measure (LD 416) would make available competitive grants in order to provide matching funds for projects that drive commercialization and economic development in Maine. Increasing   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper today celebrated the award of $5 million in federal grant funding for two coastal habitat restoration projects through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Bipartisan Infr  more

DULUTH, Georgia, April 23 -- AGCO, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, issued the following news release: As part of the Brno Agricultural and Forestry Fairs, editors from specialist magazine publisher Profi Press s.r.o. presented the MF 9S with 'The Zemedelec' (Farmer) Award to representatives from Austro Diesel GmbH, our Austrian distributor. The editors praised the MF 9S.425's Dyna-VT stepless transmission and its Automatic Mode, which manages the engine acco  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * SATURDAY MORNINGS IN MAY: BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS AT THE OKC ZOO * * * Take part in the Oklahoma City Zoo's newest event during Breakfast with the Animals on Saturdays May 4, 11, 18, and 25 in the newly renovated Love's Pachyderm Building at Expedition Africa. Guests will enjoy a build-your-own breakfast taco bar, pancakes, potatoes, and eggs while hea  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Twelve jurors were selected in the historic Trump Hush Money Trial. The former president, familiar with court rooms of recent, had to sit and listen to jurors speak on his case. Experts at the George Washington University Law School are available to provide explanation, commentary and analysis on these historical cases. If you wish to speak with an expert, please contact Media Relations at [email protected] Law  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Mercer University senior Thomas Anthony Neely was selected for the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program and will serve as an Assistant English Language Teacher (ALT) in Japan for at least a year. The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work throughout Japan while representing the United States as cultural ambassadors. Fo  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 23 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine shared the following news: Dr. Courtney Carignan has been named the recipient of the Community Engagement Scholarship Award. This award is given in recognition of mutually beneficial and sustained campus-community research partnerships. Carignan is being recognized for her work with the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, which is a coalition led by people impacted by perfluoroalkyl substances (  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 -- Mintz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Mintz will receive a 2024 Beacon of Justice Award from the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) for efforts to address to civil and human rights related issues. This is the fifth year in a row that Mintz has won this award. "Over the past thirty years Mintz has fought to help and protect low income and vulnerable individuals, families, and communities in their civil and human rights," said Sus  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 23 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the U.S. Office of the Inspector General (OIG) awarded Missouri's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit with the Inspector General's Award for Excellence in Fighting Fraud, Waste and Abuse as a result of the Unit's performance in 2023. The Unit had especially high case outcomes for its size of 19 total staff, who w  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) 24th annual Wings Over Wall Street Gala, will be held Thursday, June 6 beginning at 6pm with a cocktail reception, followed by 7:30-9:30pm dinner and awards program at The Edison Ballroom in the heart of Times Square in New York City. Funds raised will go towards MDA's ALS research, to keep the pipeline of promising therapeutics and a cure moving f  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that EnergizeNC, North Carolina's Solar for All coalition, has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for $156 million in funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) grant program. This funding will help households across the state utilize the benefits of low-cost, reliable solar energy, particularly in  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- The National Association of Elementary School Principals issued the following news release: The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and the American Student Council Association (ASCA) proudly celebrate 2024 National Student Leadership Week, taking place from April 22-26. This week is an opportunity to recognize the pivotal role student councils play in shaping the next generation of leaders. "Student councils provide a platform for stu  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- NASA issued the following news release: New space technology ideas emerge every day from innovators across the country, and NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program on Monday selected more than 100 projects for funding. This program offers small businesses in the United States early-stage funding and support to advance the agency's goals of exploring the unknown in air and space while returning benefits to Earth. Specifically, NASA's SBIR program awarded  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Solar Access For All Coalition celebrates today's announcement of the Solar For All grant award winners. This milestone marks a monumental leap towards a greener, more equitable future for our communities. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced (https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-7-billion-solar-all-grants-deliver-residential) that 60 selectees wil  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, April 23 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Georgia Southern University has named five acclaimed speakers for the University's Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies on May 7, 8, 9 and 11. Approximately 4,200 students will graduate with associate, baccalaureate, master's, specialist and doctoral degrees this semester during five ceremonies in Statesboro and Savannah. Candidates will have the option to choose the location where they would like to  more

ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Nine students and recent graduates representing Cornell's four contract colleges were selected to receive the 2024 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. The award acknowledges outstanding achievements demonstrating excellence in academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service and the arts, or diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. A recognition ceremony for awardees ac  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 23 -- Norwegian Cruise Line issued the following news: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, launched its 2024 Europe travel season on April 19, 2024 with the arrival of Norwegian Epic to its seasonal homeport of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, before embarking on a 10-day Greek Isles and Italy voyage. During this summer travel season, guests embarking on NCL cruises in Europe will have the opportuni  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 23 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame Graduate School will hold its annual commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. May 18 (Saturday) at Notre Dame Stadium. Sabine Hadida, a renowned medicinal chemist, will deliver the keynote address. University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., will confer the various master's and doctoral degrees. "I am very excited to have Dr. Hadida address our graduates," said Michael Hildreth,   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release: NPR, in collaboration with Classical California (KUSC Los Angeles and KDFC San Francisco), announce the return of AMPLIFY with Lara Downes. The fourth season launches Thursday, April 25, on NPRMusic.org, YouTube and various social media platforms. Downes, a concert pianist and cultural innovator, leads a series of intimate, profoundly personal video conversations with Black creatives who are leading change a  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The development of a new pathway program for community college students interested in engineering recently got a boost from a $100,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) planning grant. The pathway program, "Roadmap Into Syracuse Engineering Undergraduate Programs and the Profession" ("RISEUP2"), aims to attract academically talented, low-income students from Central New York who historically have been excluded from   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: NEWPORT, RI - Dr. Jason Gomez, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's chief technology officer, and Dr. Robert Koch, a senior technologist in the Chief Technology Office, each recently received a 2024 National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Undersea Warfare (USW) award. Gomez, a resident of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, won the Vice Adm. Charles B. Martell-David Bush  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Oklahoma will award honorary degrees to four outstanding individuals in recognition of their extraordinary achievements and generous service to others. Receiving honorary degrees are: * Barbara Ann Posey Jones, of Atlanta, Georgia, a distinguished educator, economist and activist whose participation in the Oklahoma City sit-ins helped in the desegregation of many public establishments  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- PEN America issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: PEN America announced today the cancellation of its annual Literary Awards ceremony, and released the names of its 2024 award finalists and winners. It was a very difficult decision not to move forward with a public celebration to recognize this year's honorees, according to PEN America's Literary Programming Chief Officer Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf. "We greatly respect that writers have followed their conscien  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: A dedicated group from Pennsylvania College of Technology posted a strong showing at the 2024 Toyota Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, New York. The contingent - consisting of 10 students from the Penn College Motorsports Association and two faculty members - earned several awards at the recent event, held at the Watkins Glen International race course. The Green Grand Prix is a fuel-effici  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following transcript of a news briefing on April 22, 2024, by Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder: * * * MAJOR GENERAL PAT RYDER: All right, just a few things. First of all, happy Passover to those of you who celebrate. Secretary - switching gears here, Secretary Austin, as you know, lauded the passage of the National Security Supplemental by the House of Representatives on Saturday. He issued a statement, which we h  more

ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: It takes a village to nurture social robots. Researchers who develop social robots - ones that people interact with - focus too much on design features and not enough on sociological factors, like human-to-human interactions, the contexts where they happen and cultural norms involving robots, according to an award-winning paper from Cornell and Indiana University scholars who specialize in human-robot interaction. "  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The Pennsylvania Bar Association issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) LGBTQ+ Rights Committee will present its 2024 David M. Rosenblum LGBTQ+ Public Policy Award to Philadelphia lawyer Henry M. Sias at an awards ceremony during the PBA Annual Meeting on May 9 in Hershey. The Rosenblum award honors individuals who have had a positive impact for the LGBTQ+ community and who have used their leadership position to inspire o  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, April 23 (TNSres) -- Presbyterian College issued the following news: Presbyterian College celebrated academic achievement and student research during its annual Honors Day Symposium and convocation on April 18. The spring event offers the campus community an entire day of research presentations, exhibits, and performances across every academic discipline and department, as dozens of students present their honors and capstone research. Honors Day is also an opportunity  more

LAKELAND, Florida, April 23 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: Florida Polytechnic University has announced that its founding president, Dr. Randy K. Avent, will be its 2024 commencement speaker. This year's commencement comes as the University marks its 10th anniversary. Avent was appointed to his position as the institution's leader in June of 2014, just two months before the campus opened its doors for its first fall semester. He plans to step down from his  more

TRIANGLE, Virginia, April 23 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on April 22, 2024, to commemorate Earth Day: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Thank you, Za'Nyia, for sharing your story that embodies the spirit of Earth Day. On this day 54 years ago, with literally toxic rivers burning, air filled with pollution, millions of Americans from every age and background rallied together to stand for our environment and for future generations. I got to know Sena  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Professor Qinru Qiu has been named a distinguished professor by the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Qiu previously received the Associated for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGDA Distinguished Service Award and the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. She has also been a distinguished member of ACM since 2022 and was recognized as a fellow   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 23 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue researchers develop fully off-the-shelf, stem cell-derived, natural killer cells against glioblastoma * * * Purdue University researchers are developing and validating a patent-pending treatment for incurable glioblastoma brain tumors. Glioblastomas are almost always lethal with a median survival time of 14 months. Traditional methods used against other cancers, like chemotherapy a  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 23 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release: Julie Ebert, a retired Quarles & Brady partner and former leader of the firm's Public Finance Practice Group, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquette University Law School last week at its annual Alumni Awards Reception and Conferral. The award is presented to an individual whose professional achievements and civic contributions have enriched their community. Ebert has served for  more

BRISBANE, Australia, April 23 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: Queensland artist and QUT alumni Archie Moore has won the Golden Lion for best national participation at the 2024 Venice Biennale - the first time an Australian artwork has won the prize. Considered one of Australia's most significant contemporary artists, Moore is a QUT visual arts graduate (1998) and was awarded the QUT Outstanding Alumni Award for Creative Industries in 2018. The 54-year-old  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 23 -- Radisson Hotel, a subsidiary of Rezidor Hotel Group, issued the following news release: 2023 was an exceptional year for Radisson Hotel Group's award-winning Responsible Business program. The Group made significant progress on its Net Zero by 2050 transition, achieved important milestones in employee engagement and diversity, and continued to look beyond its borders to convene the hospitality industry in meeting the growing demand of consumers for green travel. T  more

ALFRED, New York, April 23 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: World-renowned economist Nadarajan "Raj" Chetty, whose research focuses on designing effective government policies which address social and economic disparities, will deliver the keynote address for Alfred University's 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. Commencement begins at 10 a.m. in the Galanis Family Area, McLane Center. Chetty is the William A. Ackman Professor of Public Economics at Harvard U  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $3,120,000 in federal funds for schoolyard forestry in Laredo. The funds, awarded by the Texas A&M Forestry Service, were made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, which Dr. Cuellar helped pass in 2022. "Quality campus amenities encourage a positive learning environment for our students. The funds announced today for the Adelante con Arboles proj  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) opened nominations this week for the 2024 Angels in Adoption Award for Nebraska's Third District. Angels in Adoption, a project of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, provides Members of Congress the opportunity to honor an individual or entity from their districts for extraordinary contributions on behalf of children in need of homes. "Nume  more

ROLLA, Missouri, April 23 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: Latosha Mulhall, who earned a bachelor's degree in education from Missouri S&T in 2023, won a Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow award from the Missouri Milken Educators on Friday, April 19. Mulhall teaches at Belle Elementary School in Belle, Missouri. Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow celebrates educators who have demonstrated high potential. The distinction aims to empower awardees by  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O'Malley involving a hearing on March 20, 2024, entitled "Keeping Our Promise to Older Adults and People With Disabilities: The Status of Social Security Today": * * * Chairman Casey, Ranking Member Braun, and Members of the committee: Thank you for inviting me to discuss the Social Security Administration's (SSA's) service delivery, customer experi  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 23 -- Sentara Healthcare issued the following news: Dedicated volunteers from the Woodbridge Woman's Club (WWC) gather twice a month at the Sentara Cancer Network Resource Center on the campus of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) to put their sewing talents to work creating heart-shaped pillows and other comfort items. Crafted by hand and made with love, these pillows are given free-of-charge to Sentara cancer and surgery patients. The Health and Wellnes  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: Shippensburg University is pleased to present James Saxton as this year's spring undergraduate commencement speaker scheduled for May 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Seth Grove Stadium. Before earning his law degree, Saxton received a Bachelor of Arts from Shippensburg University and is now the chief executive officer of Saxton & Stump, a renowned full-service law firm providing legal and consulting services to busi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) was awarded $156 million in funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund's Solar For All program. The competition, created by President Biden's landmark Inflation Reduction Act, seeks to enable low-income and disadvantaged households across America to access the be  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) was awarded $249.8 million in funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund's Solar For All program. The competition, created by President Biden's landmark Inflation Reduction Act, seeks to enable low-income and disadvantaged households across America to acces  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 1 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 1 comprises Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regio  more

VIENNA, Austria, April 23 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: The IPI global network condemns Somali authorities' freezing of bank accounts belonging to IPI member Somali Journalists Syndicate. Somalia must cease its harassment of SJS and its staff and allow the organization to operate freely. A court on April 9 ordered Premier Bank So to freeze accounts belonging to SJS, claiming that SJS was not a "registered organization". It also ordered Somalia's attorney gener  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Three years ago, Trey Reeves walked across the graduation stage in Gallagher-Iba Arena on the same court where he spent countless hours with his Oklahoma State University men's basketball teammates and coaches. Reeves was both a crowd favorite during games and a standout student at the Spears School of Business. The Gans, Oklahoma, native was a first-team Academic All-Big 12 Conference selection,  more

DULUTH, Minnesota, April 23 -- The College of St. Scholastica issued the following news release: The College of St. Scholastica Library has been celebrating the tenth year of its annual Bede Award. Established in 2014, the award recognizes excellence in undergraduate research and the application of information literacy. It is currently the longest-standing all-college academic award for undergraduates at St. Scholastica. Overview of the award Librarians at the College started this unique awar  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 23 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has once again been recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change. As part of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), HHS shared that SBUH was one of more than 130 organization  more

LONDON, England, April 23 -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, issued the following corporate news release: The Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award, now in its 20th year, is open for entries. The global competition offers a pound sterling30,000 prize to a book that delivers the most compelling and enjoyable insights into modern business challenges, spanning topics from management and technology to climate change, finance and economics. Shortlisted titles will each be  more

ALPINE, Texas, April 23 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: John B. Poindexter was honored by the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University at a Houston event for his conservation contributions in West Texas. Poindexter is the owner of the acclaimed Cibolo Creek Ranch in Presidio County, south of Marfa. BRI celebrated the third annual West Texas Conservationist of the Year award ceremony at the River Oaks Country Club on April 10, which was hosted by  more

GENESEO, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Torianna Robleto '24, a childhood with special education major, has won a 2024-25 Fulbright US Student award to Honduras. Robleto, who uses they/them pronouns, will spend the year as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in either San Pedro Sula or the capital city of Tegucigalpa. They become Geneseo's 53rd Fulbright awardee and the second to Honduras (in addition to Elizabeth Fras  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Ellen Pikitch, PhD, Endowed Professor of Ocean Conservation Science in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University, has received the 2024 Hugo and Anita Freudenthal Research Award for her significant contributions to furthering scientists' understanding of the marine environment. Presented by the New York State Marine Educa  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced major investments and initiatives to increase access to higher education in the FY 2025 Enacted Budget. The Budget takes key steps to expand access to financial aid and invest in State University of New York and City University of New York campuses. "When my dad got his college degree, our family's life was changed forever. I want every New Y  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: A Tennessee Tech University alumna and former staff member, along with a current Tech graduate student, took home top honors at the university's annual Window on the World event celebrating international cultures and diversity. Kaitlin Salyer, a 2012 Tech graduate with a degree in sociology and a former staff member in the university's Service Learning Center, received the Mandala Award. T  more

FREMONT, Ohio, April 23 -- Terra State Community College issued the following news release: Terra State Community College student Dara Harrison has been named the College's Rotary Student of the Month for April. Harrison, originally from Akron, Ohio, was homeschooled, graduating in 2022. She played sports at Kenmore-Garfield High School all four years and received awards for most dedicated, servant leader award, leadership award, and the sportsmanship award. She was awarded 2019 all-city Hono  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Felysha Walker Dr. Robyn Woollands '16, a former student from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, recently received a Young Investigator Program (YIP) award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). She is among only 48 scientists and engineers awarded this year. The AFOSR is awarding approximately $21.5 million in grants this ye  more

WICHITA, Kansas, April 23 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Textron Aviation today announced it delivered the first two of up to 64 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft contracted by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on January 25, 2023, following a full and open competition. The Beechcraft King Air is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company. The airc  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 23 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Lisette Hilton The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis principal investigator Damien Pearse, Ph.D., professor of neurological surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and co-investigator Manav Mehta, Ph.D., CEO of Gel4Med, a $1.75 million, three-year grant to study a novel approach to treating spinal cord injury. The researc  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Thomas M. Keck, professor of political science and Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics, has been named a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow. Keck was included among a diverse class recognized by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation as "culture-creators." "This is a highly prestigious recognition and an honor earned from Professor Thomas Keck's research and long engagement on critical issues of de  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Three Penn State Board of Trustees committees met virtually on April 18 in a series of off-cycle meetings. The committees meeting included Legal and Compliance; Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life; and Outreach, Development and Community Relations. The Committee on Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life: Received an update from Jeff Adams, interim vice provost and dean for Unde  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Honda have partnered to provide need-based scholarships to band students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The $500,000 grant was announced today as part of Honda's long standing commitment to supporting HBCU students. Up to $10,000 will be awarded to 41 students for the 2024-25 academic year to assist with costs assoc  more

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, April 23 -- Trent University issued the following news release: Trent University Board of Governors chair Debra Cooper Burger has been honoured with the 2024 Norma Rudy Award from AdvantAge Ontario, recognizing her contributions to the association and its members across the not-for-profit senior care sector. "As a healthcare professional and nurse by trade, Norma Rudy's legacy of compassion and dedication to senior and long-term care is inspiring. To be recognized in her  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper has been recognized for its pro bono efforts to address issues related to civil & human rights, receiving the 2024 Beacon of Justice Award from The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA). The award honors firms that have demonstrated an understanding of the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics that ma  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release: Tucson Botanical Gardens (TBG) was named an American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Horticultural Landmark in a ceremony on April 20, 2024. ASHS Past-President Dennis Ray presented the award to TBG's Executive Director Michelle Conklin in conjunction with the Garden's Earth Day Celebration. TBG promotes responsible and appropriate use of plants and water in a desert  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 (TNSres) -- Tusculum University issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Tusculum University students showcased their creativity, research and presentation skills Friday, April 19, at the Academic Symposium on campus, an event that highlights the high-quality hands-on learning they receive from the higher education institution. Thirty-four students exhibited multiple forms of art, research papers and posters that revealed their talent and the knowledge they   more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, April 23 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: Tuskegee University has won a $60,000.00 campus improvement grant in the 2024 Home Depot Retool Your School contest. With this latest win, Tuskegee University also received what is called the Record Smasher Award, having the most wins. The university has won twelve grants totaling $440,000.00 over the past fifteen years to improve student life on campus. Kym Holland, Coordinator of Alumni Affairs, stated, "Receiv  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: BISMARCK - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an award of $2,979,825 to the following projects and initiatives: $1,924,581 to Spectra Health, awarded through the Health Resources and Services Administration's Health Center Cluster grant program, which provides funding to community health centers across the United States. $1,055, 244 to the North Dakota Department of Heal  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2024 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars. U.S. News evaluated 96 vehicles and named winners across 10 categories. "In an era where sustainability meets innovation, remarkable strides toward a greener future are being made," says Liz Opsitnik, executive edi  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia For 50 years, the Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Forum (ESRF) has highlighted exceptional student scientific research. This year, more than 150 abstracts filled Schoninger Research Quadrangle, showcasing novel findings from young researchers nationwide. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine co-sponsored the forum with the American Physician Scientis  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- United University Professions issued the following news release: United University Professions' dogged advocacy for SUNY campuses and its embattled public teaching hospital in Brooklyn was rewarded in the 2024-2025 enacted state budget. From fighting for more than $150 million more in state aid for campuses and expanded Tuition Assistance Program eligibility to effectively killing SUNY's plan to close Downstate University Hospital, the efforts of UUP--the nation's  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * New research into HPV could shed light on the intricacies of cell division and how things move in and out of cells. * * * Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson were awarded a $1.8 million grant by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a division of the National Institutes of Health, to learn how human papillomavirus makes its  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 23 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on April 22, 2024: The University of Lynchburg Alumni Association honored several individuals at their Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner, held on Saturday, April 20 during the inaugural Founders Week celebration. These are the award winners: The T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award The T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award, named after one of Lynchburg's first graduates, is the highest honor given to a Lynchburg  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: The documentary "Running Towards the Fire: A War Correspondent's Story," directed and produced by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Barney McCoy, will premiere at 7 p.m. May 1 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are available online (https://go.unl.edu/runningtowardsthefire). The film captures the pivotal roles war correspondent  more

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, April 23 -- The University of Northern British Columbia issued the following news release: Alex Cuba, an internationally recognized and award-winning musical artist, will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Northern British Columbia during the 2024 Convocation ceremony at the Prince George campus on May 31. Born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba, the singer-songwriter immigrated to Canada in 1999 after marrying his wife, Sarah. Choo  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Sherri Isbell has been named the next director of Printing and Mailing Services. Isbell has over 30 years of experience at the University of Oklahoma, 20 of those years as part of the senior management team. She has served as the associate director of Printing and Mailing Services since 2018. Isbell said she is honored to take on the role of director. "I have decades of dedication to this institution an  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Dr. Nancy Halliday, a David Ross Boyd Professor in the Department of Cell Biology in the College of Medicine has been named the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine's 2024 Stanton L. Young Master Teacher. Created by the late Mr. Stanton L. Young, and his wife, Barbara, the award is given to a truly inspiring teacher, one who goes beyond excellence in conveying knowledge, touching lives and changin  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania Libraries issued the following news release: The winning author will receive $8,000 and present their work during a formal ceremony in September. In an era increasingly defined by the imperative of sustainability, the University of Pennsylvania Libraries is proud to announce the launch of the Penn Libraries Book Prize in Sustainability, presented by the Lynn Family. This new annual award acknowledges outstanding contributio  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: Xu Qin, an assistant professor of research methodology at the School of Education, was awarded a 2024 National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Award. Qin is also an assistant professor of biostatistics at the School of Public Health. The award comes with an $842,512 NSF grant for her research project, titled "CAREER: Complex Causal Moderated Media  more

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, April 23 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: University of Salford students have walked away with seven awards from two national radio and television award ceremonies this month. First up, Salford students took home three gongs at the highly-anticipated National Student Television Association Awards (NaSTA), which was hosted collaboratively by the University's Shock TV & Quays TV and The University of Manchester's student television network Fuse  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Smart windows are an exciting technology, capable of blocking out or letting in more light as needed, potentially reducing energy costs of large buildings by making them more efficient. This technology has already hit the market, but widespread adoption remains limited by cost and other factors. A study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to solve these problems through a new t  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news on April 22, 2024: As part of today's Earth Day commemorations, the Wisconsin Water Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, supported by Wisconsin Sea Grant, and the Wisconsin Library Association announced the books selected for a basin-wide shared-reading experience, Great Lakes, Great Read. "The Water Walker" by Joanne Robertson is the children's selection and the adult selection  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School issued the following news release: Seacology has been named the winner of the 2024 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize. Chosen from approximately 130 applicants around the globe, Seacology protects threatened island ecosystems all over the world by working directly with communities to help improve their quality of life while saving precious island habitats. Founded in 1991, Seacology's unique approach funds co  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: The Upstate Cancer Center will mark the 10th anniversary of its opening with a daylong retreat highlighting some of the cancer research being done by Upstate faculty. The retreat is set for Friday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will be held at the CNY Biotech Accelerator, 841 East Fayette St., Syracuse. The keynote address will be presented by this year's  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: An intricate simulation performed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers using one of the world's most powerful supercomputers sheds new light on how proteins called SNAREs cause biological membranes to fuse. Their findings, reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggest a new mechanism for this ubiquitous process and could eventually lead to ne  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 23 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida placed second in the 2023 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award Competition, which is given by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community to a CAE-Cyber Defense designated institution. The award was announced at the 2024 CAE in Cybersecurity Symposium held in Louisville, Kentucky, on Apri  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 23 -- The Vertical Flight Society issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announces the winners of its fourth annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Competition. Texas A&M University took first place, University of Maryland took second and the Georgia Institute of Technology took third. VFS awarded a total of more than $5,000 in the competition. This year's DBVF student competition was a great success. Of the ori  more

NEW YORK, April 22 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: (Geneva) - United Nations member countries should use the upcoming review of Vietnam's rights record at the UN Human Rights Council to press the government to end its crackdown on dissent and other fundamental rights, Human Rights Watch said in its submission to the UN. Vietnam's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) will take place on May 7, 2024, in Geneva. The Vietnamese government's human rights record   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- 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 smart water metering industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Vodafone Group Plc with the 2024 European Company of the Year Award. Vodafone is a leader in telecommunications and has expanded its offerings to include smart metering so  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Water Environment Federation posted the following news release on April 22, 2024: A powerful new film exploring humanity's profound relationship with water launches on Earth Day, 22 April, 2024, in New York City. Produced by the team that brought the award-winning documentary, Brave Blue World to audiences globally, Our Blue World reveals how human agency, ingenuity and community spirit can help rebalance the planet's water systems. Actor Liam Neeson voices the narr  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 23 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: WKU's Greek community hosted its annual awards convocation on Sunday (April 21) at E. A. Diddle Arena. The following awards were presented: * Randall H. Capps Greek Man of the Year: Nick Brunner, Phi Delta Theta; and Harrison Snyder, Sigma Chi * Susan Stockton Greek Woman of the Year: Kate Joyce, Phi Mu * NPHC Greek Man of the Year: Jeanbosco Tuysenge, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. * NPHC Greek Wo  more

LONDON, England, April 23 -- The World Energy Council issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The World Energy Council has announced the recipients of its inaugural World Energy Leadership Awards, honoured at its Centennial Dinner on the eve of the 26th World Energy Congress which opens today in Rotterdam. Set to commence today in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, the 26th Congress marks 100 years of convening the world energy community and delivering global and regional impact. At a c  more