| Awards Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Thursday April 25, 2024 ( 173 items ) |
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2024 Big 12 Tennis All-Tournament Teams Announced
IRVING, Texas, April 25 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
The 2024 Big 12 Tennis Championship All-Tournament teams, as selected by the league's head coaches, were announced on Wednesday. Oklahoma State swept the women's team with all six singles selections as well as the three doubles selections. On the men's side, Texas tallied five singles selections and two of the doubles slots while TCU collected one singles selection and o
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2024 Euphoria Fashion Show culmination of students' work
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
More than 350 people gathered at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center for Oklahoma State University's 13th annual Euphoria Fashion Show on April 19.
Students managed every aspect of the show, from planning and marketing the event to designing, constructing and modeling the pieces shown on the runway.
Madelyn Campbell, a fashion design sophomore, was one of 18 students on this year's production team and serv
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2024 Georgia Southern Alumni Association Awards Honor Alumni Achievements and Community Engagement
STATESBORO, Georgia, April 25 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release:
Georgia Southern University's Alumni Association recognized the highest levels of achievement and service among the University's alumni during the 2024 Alumni Awards ceremony, held at The Foxhall in Statesboro on April 19.
"Today, we recognize alumni who exemplify the values and very best of our University," stated Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero. "We are proud that our network is now more
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23 MIT Faculty Honored as "Committed to Caring" for 2023-25
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
In the halls of MIT, a distinctive thread of compassion weaves through the fabric of education. As students adjust to a postpandemic normal, many professors have played a pivotal role by helping them navigate the realities of hybrid learning and a rapidly changing postgraduation landscape.
The Committed to Caring (C2C) program at MIT is a student-driven initiative that celebrates faculty
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AAGP Highlights the 2024 APA Annual Meeting May 4-8, New York, NY
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 24 -- The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry issued the following news:
Are you attending the upcoming APA Meeting in New York? Our leadership has identified these session of interest to our Geriatric Psychiatry community. Please be sure to find other AAGP Members and connect!
Below is a list of titles of sessions that may be of special interest for AAGP members.
If you are interested, please use the APA Session Search (https://s7.goeshow.com/apa/annual/
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Aberystwyth University: Students Win Prestigious Awards at Royal Television Society Ceremony
CEREDIGION, Wales, April 25 -- Aberystwyth University issued the following news:
Talented students and recent graduates from Aberystwyth University have won awards at the Royal Television Society Cymru Wales annual awards ceremony.
Six students and graduates from the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies (TFTS) took home coveted awards at the glittering ceremony held at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama on 12 April.
Paulina Baran and Jordan Higgs, who both graduated in 2
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ABP PRESIDENT AND CEO RECEIVES COMSEP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 25 -- The American Board of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
Michael Barone, MD, MPH, President and CEO of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), received the COMSEP Achievement Award earlier this month from the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP). The award was presented April 5, 2024, at the organization's annual meeting in New Orleans, LA.
The COMSEP Achievement Award is given to honor a current or former COMSEP member
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ACM LIFTING LIVES REVEALS ALL-STAR LINEUP FOR TEXAS FUNDRAISING CONCERT DURING ACM AWARDS WEEK
FRISCO, Texas, April 24 -- The Academy of Country Music issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
ACM Lifting Lives(R), the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music(R), announces today (4.23) the full lineup for the upcoming ACM Lifting Lives LIVE, presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, which includes 6x ACM reigning Group of the Year Old Dominion, this year's 4x ACM nominee Jordan Davis, this year's first-time ACM nominees Ashley Cooke and Kameron Marlowe, along with a
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ACTFL Names Co-Editors for Foreign Language Annals
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 -- ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) issued the following news release:
ACTFL is proud to announce that Drs. Kristin Davin and Francis Troyan will serve as Co-Editors of the scholarly journal Foreign Language Annals (FLA) effective May 1, 2024. They have served as Interim Co-Editors since August 2023.
Drs. Davin and Troyan have broad experience in language teaching, learning, and research. Their leadership at the journal has provided c
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Adams State University: Newly Named LEAD is Fresh Approach to Educational Leadership
ALAMOSA, Colorado, April 25 -- Adams State University issued the following news:
When the first cohort begins next fall, what type of person might best fit the Leadership and Education Administration and Development (LEAD) program at Adams State?
"Someone who wants to change the world," said Melissa Freeman, Ph.D., assistant professor of HEAL. "Someone who will roll up their sleeves and do the difficult work of equity in education."
Channeled correctly, Freeman said, that kind of passion can
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Air Force Honors Airmen With 2024 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news:
The Pentagon's Hall of Heroes echoed with applause April 8, as four Airmen received the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award.
Maj. Kristen Ober, Capt. Marc D. Esposito, Master Sgt. Thomas R. Johnson and Staff Sgt. Amos Kim were honored for their exceptional leadership qualities, embodying the fundamental values of the U.S. Air Force.
- Maj. Kristin A. Ober led a team overseeing and training thousands of engineer
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Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center Helps Provide New Child Development Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news:
By Mila Cisneros, AFIMSC Public Affairs
Construction on a new child development center broke ground April 19 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, thanks to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's continuous focus on quality-of-life infrastructure.
The $49 million project is part of the Department of the Air Force's larger, mul
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Air Force Institute of Technology Faculty Selected as Air Education & Training Command Gen. Jumper Award Recipient
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 25 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news:
Air Force Institute of Technology faculty member Maj. Dane Jansson was selected as the Air Education and Training Command winner of the Gen. John P. Jumper Award for Excellence in Warfighting Integration, Officer Category. He will next represent AETC at the Air Force-level competition.
The Gen. John P. Jumper Award for Excellence in Warfighting Integration recognizes individuals for sustained s
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Allred on $250 Million in Federal Grants for Texas Solar For All Coalition: "A huge win"
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today highlighted that Texas will receive nearly $250 million in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition to deliver residential solar projects to serve over 40,000 households statewide within 5 years. These funds were made possible because of the Inflation Reduction Act, which Allred supported.
This award comes after Allred urged the U.S. Environmental Prote
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American Society of Radiologic Technologists: Distinguished Author Award Winners Named
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 25 -- The American Society of Radiologic Technologists issued the following news release:
The ASRT has announced the recipients of its distinguished author awards, recognizing the best peer-reviewed articles published in ASRT's scientific journals in 2023. Presented annually, the awards are chosen by members of each journal's respective Editorial Review Board after a comprehensive review of all scholarly articles published in the journals during the previous calen
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Association of the U.S. Army: Army Christens M10 Booker Combat Vehicle
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 25 -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news:
Family members of two fallen soldiers were honored April 18 during a christening and dedication ceremony at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, for the Army's newest combat vehicle.
Announced June 10 at the National Museum of the United States Army during a celebration of the Army's 248th birthday, the M10 Booker is named for Pvt. Robert Booker, an infantryman who was posthumously awarded the Medal of H
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Barrasso, Lummis Bill Honoring Wyoming's Dessie A. Bebout Passes U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
CASPER, WY - A bill honoring the life and legacy of former Shoshoni Postmaster Dessie A. Bebout passed the United States Senate unanimously this week.
The legislation, introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), honors Dessie Bebout by naming the local post office in Shoshoni, Wyoming after her. Bebout passed away last year at the age of 102.
Bebout
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Baylor Students, Alumni Break Record for Fulbright U.S. Student Grants
WACO, Texas, April 25 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
By Lori Fogleman
On the heels of recognition as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution, Baylor University's soaring success for major fellowships and awards continues as a record 16 Baylor University students and recent alumni have been selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Grants. The grants from the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program allow Fulbright recipients to pursue graduate study, condu
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Baylor's Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies Awarded Second $1 Million Lilly Endowment Inc. Grant to Expand Youth Worship Initiative
WACO, Texas, April 25 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
By Jenny LaPoint
Baylor University's Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies in the Baylor School of Music has been awarded a four-year $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its Strengthening Congregational Ministries with Youth Initiative. This award comes as phase one of the Dunn Center's Building Bridges to the Future project - a $1.2 million award designed to enrich youth worship ministries - nears its co
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Arkansas' Hope Enterprise Corporation to Receive Over $93 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
DALLAS, Texas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Hope Enterprise Corporation in Arkansas has been selected to rece
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Center for Rural Affairs to Receive $62.4M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Nebraska
LENEXA, Kansas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America Agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Center for Rural Affairs, based in Nebraska, ha
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Coalition for Green Capital to Receive $62.45 Million to Deliver Residential Solar in South Dakota, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
PIERRE, South Dakota, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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Selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Coalition for Green Capital has been selected to receive $62,4
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Conn. Energy & Environmental Protection Dept. to Receive Nearly $62.5M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Connecticut
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces District of Columbia to Receive More Than $62.4 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across the District
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DO
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Executive Office of the State of New Hampshire to Receive Over $43.5 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across New Hampshire
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Executive Office of the State of New Hampshire has been
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Indiana Community Action Association to Receive More Than$117 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Indiana
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Indiana Community Action Association, Inc. has been selected to re
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Kentucky to Receive $62,450,000 to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has been sele
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maryland Clean Energy Center to Receive $62.45M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Maryland
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Maryland Clean Energy Center has been selected to receive $62,450,
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to Receive Over $156 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Massachusetts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources has been s
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority to Receive $156M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Missouri
LENEXA, Kansas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America Agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy R
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
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EPA announces new grant program to fund zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and workforce development to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice
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Today, April 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the launch of the nearly $1 billion Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program to fund the replacement of
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $250 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across California
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the California Infrastructure Economic D
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $63 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Guam
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Government of Guam's Department of Ad
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $156 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Arizona
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Executive Office of the State of Arizona h
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $156 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Nevada
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Nevada Clean Energy Fund has been selected to receive $156
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $62 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Hawaii
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Hawai'i Green Infrastructure Authorit
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority to Receive Over $156 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority has been
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources to Receive Over $49 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Rhode Island
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources has been select
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Tennessee to Receive $156,120,000 to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservatio
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces the Hope Enterprise Corporation to Receive $93,670,000 to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Mississippi
JACKSON, Mississippi, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Hope Enterprise Corporation has been selected to re
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Will Receive $156.12M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
DALLAS, Texas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has been selected to re
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces The Maine Governor's Energy Office to Receive Over $62 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Maine
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced The Maine Governor's Energy Office has been selected to
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces the State of New Mexico Will Receive Over $156 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
DALLAS, Texas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the New Mexico Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department has be
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Two Texas Groups Will Receive Over $405M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
DALLAS, Texas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Texas Solar For All Coalition will receive $249.7 million and the
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Utah Governor's Office of Energy Development to Receive $62.45 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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Selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Utah Governor's Office of Energy Development has been selec
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Vermont Department of Public Service to Receive Nearly $62.5 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Vermont
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Vermont Department of Public Service has been selected
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Virginia Department of Energy to Receive More Than $156 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Virginia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Virginia Department of Energy has been selected to receive more than $156 million through the Solar for All
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Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Local Organizations, Cooperatives and Tribes to Support High-Speed Internet Deployment in Rural Communities as Part of Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
McALLEN, Texas, April 24, 2024 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is partnering with rural cooperatives, local organizations and Tribes to support high-speed internet deployment in 11 states.
USDA is awarding $5.2 million in cooperative agreements through the Broadband Technical Assistance Program, which is funded through President B
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Biden-Harris Administration to Create New National Recognition Program for Institutions that Increase Economic Mobility
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today will announce at the U.S. Department of Education's (Department) Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit the release of a Request for Information (RFI) to develop a new Postsecondary Student Success Recognition Program that will uplift institutions of higher education that support all students to complete affordable credentials of value that pre
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Binghamton University: Three Long-Time Decker Nursing Faculty Members Set to Retire
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Natalie Blando-George
Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences celebrated the careers of nursing faculty members Professor A. Serdar Atav, Associate Professor Mary Muscari and Associate Professor Rosa Darling with a retirement reception April 18 in the Anderson Center President's Reception Room.
Atav, Muscari and Darling made deep and enduring contributions at Binghamton Universi
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BMC Reveals 2024 Solution Provider Partners of the Year
HOUSTON, Texas, April 24 -- BMC Software issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
BMC, a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today announced its annual Solution Provider Partner of the Year award winners at the annual BMC Sales Kickoff in Las Vegas, including the company's partner ecosystem. As part of the company strategy, BMC is committed to accelerating the BMC customer experience as the strategic partner for its customers' business transfor
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BYU's Morrow and OU's Deal Collect Weekly Big 12 Softball Honors
IRVING, Texas, April 24 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news:
BYU's Hailey Morrow (Player) and Oklahoma's Kierston Deal (Pitcher) earned league softball accolades for the 11th week of the season. Morrow is the first softball player from BYU to secure a Big 12 weekly award.
Morrow led the Cougars to a 4-0 week including a sweep of Iowa State, BYU's first league sweep. The sophomore majoring in exercise science (pre-med) led all league hitters for th
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Cancer Action Network: Statement on the Passing of U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on April 24, 2024:
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The following is a statement from Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on the passing of U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne Jr. (D-N.J.).
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., a tremendous champion in the fight to end cancer as we know it,
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Canon U.S.A. Supports Japan Center Essay Competition at Stony Brook University
MELVILLE, New York, April 24 -- Canon USA issued the following news release:
Highlighting its commitment to empowering students and supporting education, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, proudly sponsored the 19th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 20th, at Stony Brook University.
The essay competition, organized by the Japan Center at Stony Brook, honors students for work that demonstrates their awareness and understanding of the
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Carnegie's Arthur Grossman Recognized for Career Contributions by the American Society of Plant Biologists
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Carnegie Institution for Science issued the following news:
Carnegie Science's Arthur Grossman--a plant scientist with expertise ranging from plant biology to marine biology and from microbiology to eukaryotic genomics--was recognized by the American Society of Plant Biologists for work that "both illuminates the present and suggests paths to enlighten the future" of plant biology.
The ASPB's biennial Lawrence Bogorad Award for Excellence in Plant Biology Research w
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CEAT Regents Professor elected AAAS Fellow
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Oklahoma State University professor Dr. Raj N. Singh has been elected to the rank of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow.
Singh is a Materials Science and Engineering Regents Professor in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology.
The selection of AAAS Fellows emphasizes one's commitment to excellence and innovation, recognizing those who have been preeminent not o
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City of Pueblo Receives $1 Million DOLA Grant for Riverwalk Project
PUEBLO, Colorado, April 24 -- The city of Pueblo issued the following news:
The City of Pueblo received notice of award from the Department of Local Affairs for a $1,000,000 grant to assist with the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP) Channel Extension and Boathouse Project. Pueblo City Council approved an ordinance to accept the grant and to appropriate the funds to move forward with the project on Monday, April 8.
"The City of Pueblo is grateful to DOLA for the $1 million award to h
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Coherent Announces Support of DEI-Related Educational Initiatives Through HBCU/MIs and the Optica Foundation
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Optica Foundation issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in materials, networking and lasers, today announced a $500,000 sponsorship of two educational initiatives targeted to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in entrepreneurship, innovation, and advanced technology: the HBCU/MI Entrepreneurship & Innovation initiative by Leadership Needed Foundation and the Optica Foundation Amplify Scho
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Columbian Financial Group President & CEO Michael C.S. Fosbury Receives ACLI Forum 500 Distinguished Service Award
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following news release:
Columbian Financial Group President & CEO Michael C.S. Fosbury is the 2024 recipient of the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Forum 500 Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented annually to a Forum 500 member whose work epitomizes the life insurance industry's mission to help all Americans achieve financial certainty and peace of mind. The ACLI Forum 500 is composed of small- and me
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Command University employee recognized for her contributions to Equal Employment Opportunity
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
BREMERTON, Wash. -
Motisola McKinnon, workforce development branch head, Code 1182, Command University, was recently named a recipient of the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Equal Employment Opportunity Recognition Program, Fiscal Year 2023 award cycle.
McKinnon was recognized for her efforts in promoting equal opportunity and for starting and supporting the shipyard's Black, Indigenous & People o
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Commencement profile: A world away, his family and Tibetan community share in his success
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
During his time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, when the academic grind got especially tough, Tenzin Phuntsok would call his mother in India for inspiration.
As a young girl, she fled the Chinese occupation of Tibet with her family, trekking barefoot across the Himalayas. Later, as an eighth grader, she was forced to drop out of school to care for her parents, both bedridden.
"She lov
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CSU Awards Sac State $250,000 to Help Launch First-Ever Black Honors College
SACRAMENTO, California, April 25 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news:
By Cynthia Hubert
Sacramento State will receive $250,000 from the California State University to help establish the nation's first Black Honors College.
The award is part of the CSU's systemwide initiative to implement programs that promote Black student success.
Sac State will welcome its inaugural Black Honors College class in fall 2024. The college will offer high-achieving students of
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Dartmouth College: George Takei Coming to Campus as a Montgomery Fellow
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 25 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
Actor, activist, social media celebrity, and writer George Takei will be on campus from May 2 to 4 as a Montgomery Fellow.
Takei, who first gained fame portraying Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek series, will visit with writing and theater students and meet with student members of the Asian American Pacific Islander and LGBTQ communities.
He will also appear as a guest speaker at the 25th anniversar
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Duquesne: Distinguished Professor Emeritus Sam Hazo Honored at Common Wealth Awards
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release:
Renowned poet and Duquesne University McAnulty Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Sam Hazo was recently honored at the 45th annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service in the category of literature.
Hosted by The PNC Financial Services Group, the Common Wealth Awards are bestowed to individuals who have enriched modern culture through their professional and personal endeavors. Haz
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Earth Day: Marine Corps Installations Command's Environmental Readiness is Mission Readiness
QUANTICO, Virginia, April 25 -- The U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Command issued the following news:
Every year, increasingly erratic and unpredictable climate forces are threatening Marine Corps installations and capabilities. Typhoon Mawar made this clear less than a year ago when it struck Guam - scattering debris on runways and shuttering access to essential services across the island - or more recently in California when stormwater washed out roads at San Onofre Beach near Marine Corps Base
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Earth Day: Marine Corps Installations Command's Environmental Readiness is Mission Readiness
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news:
Every year, increasingly erratic and unpredictable climate forces are threatening Marine Corps installations and capabilities. Typhoon Mawar made this clear less than a year ago when it struck Guam - scattering debris on runways and shuttering access to essential services across the island - or more recently in California when stormwater washed out roads at San Onofre Beach near Marine Corps Base (MCB) Pendleton.
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Education Dept.: 2024 RISE Awardee Announced
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news on April 23, 2024:
By Frances W. Hopkins, Director of the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award and Director of President's Education Awards Program.
A charge: Shine a Light on the staff that have been designed to have such impact within the school walls. These staff are often not highlighted nor recognized nearly enough. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is thrilled, along with the RISE Coalition, to
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EPA Announces Bonneville Environmental Foundation to Receive $56M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Idaho
SEATTLE, Washington, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Bonneville Environmental Foundation has been selected to receive $56,540,000 through the Solar for All grant compe
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EPA Announces Illinois Finance Authority to Receive More Than $156M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Through the Biden-Harris Administration
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Illinois Finance Authority has been selected to receive $1
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EPA Announces Mich. Environment Dept., Great Lakes, Energy to Receive More Than $156M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs, Advancing Environmental Justice Through the Biden-Harris Administration
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
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EPA Announces Minn. Commerce Dept. to Receive More Than $62M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs, Advancing Environmental Justice Through Biden-Harris Administration
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Minnesota Commerce Department's Division of Energy Resourc
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EPA Announces Ohio Organizations to Receive More Than $312 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Ohio Through the Biden-Harris Administration
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting has b
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EPA Announces Oregon Department of Energy to Receive $86M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Oregon
SEATTLE, Washington, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Oregon Department of Energy has been selected to receive $86,600,000 through the Solar for All grant competition
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EPA Announces Washington State Department of Commerce to Receive $156M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Washington State
SEATTLE, Washington, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Washington State Department of Commerce has been selected
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EPA Announces West Virginia Office of Energy to Receive $106M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs Across the Mountain State
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and rural households
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Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the West Virginia Office of Energy has been selected to receive $106 million through the Solar for All grant competition to develop long-lasting solar programs th
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EPA Announces Wis. Economic Development Corp., Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association to Receive More Than $124M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs, Advancing Environmental Justice Across Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has been selected to
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EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $198 Million to Deliver Residential Solar in North Dakota, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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Coalition for Green Capital and MHA Nation to receive Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced The Coalition for Green Capital an
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EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $312 Million to Deliver Residential Solar in Colorado, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
DENVER, Colorado, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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Colorado Energy Office and Oweesta Corporation to receive Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Colorado Energy Office and Owee
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EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Bonneville Environmental Foundation to Receive $30.2 Million to Deliver Residential Solar in Wyoming, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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Selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Bonneville Environmental Foundation has been selected to receive $
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EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Bonneville Environmental Foundation to Receive $43.7 Million to Deliver Residential Solar in Montana, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
HELENA, Montana, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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Selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Bonneville Environmental Foundation has been selected to receive $
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Five From Penn Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2024
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news:
Dolores Albarracin, Charles L. Kane, Edward D. Mansfield, Virgil Percec, and Deborah A. Thomas are recognized for their contributions to mathematical and physical sciences and social and behavioral sciences.
Five faculty affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an honorary society and independent rese
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Fla. A.G. Moody Honors Victim Advocates and Law Enforcement During 2023 Crime Victims' Rights Awards Ceremony
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced the Distinguished Victim Services Award recipients during the National Crime Victims' Rights Week Ceremony. Every year, the Florida Attorney General's Office honors victim advocates and law enforcement officers who go above and beyond the call of duty to assist crime victims during National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Attorney
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Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2024 Winner of Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Costa Farms as the 2024 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has been presented annually since 1994 and spotlights environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitment to protecting and preserving
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Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2024 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced Sandra Moore as the 2024 Woman of the Year in Agriculture.
"I am so pleased to announce Sandra Moore as this year's Woman of the Year in Agriculture, and I am even more excited to share that she is the first win
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Global Business Travel Association: Canadian Business Travel is Forecast to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024, Reaching $25.9 Billion USD and 13.5% Annual Growth
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 25 -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news release:
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GBTA's Canada Conference spotlights the resurgence in business travel spending, evolving industry trends, recognition of association volunteers and introduction of new regional leaders
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Business travel in Canada is poised for a strong, evolving future, according to the takeaways and forecasts unveiled during the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Canada Conference 20
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GULFSTREAM BEGINS G700 CUSTOMER DELIVERIES
SAVANNAH, Georgia, April 24 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release:
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the commencement of customer deliveries for the all-new Gulfstream G700. The first two G700 aircraft have been delivered and are now in service with Gulfstream customers.
"Beginning G700 customer deliveries less than one month after achieving Federal Aviation Administration type certification marks an incredible milestone in Gulfs
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Hendrix College Announces New Men's Basketball Coach
CONWAY, Arkansas, April 24 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release:
Hendrix College has announced Anthony Boone as its new head men's basketball coach. Boone comes to Hendrix from the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), where he spent the last four years as the head men's basketball coach and served as associate head coach since the 2014-15 season. Prior to UCA, he was an assistant coach for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury for one season.
"Throughout the search process, it was param
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HKU Engineering Researchers Uncover the Key to Efficient and Stable Organic Solar Cells
HONG KONG, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release:
A team of researchers led by Professor Philip C.Y. Chow from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has made a significant breakthrough in the field of organic photovoltaics.
Their research, titled "The role of interfacial donor-acceptor percolation in efficient and stable all-polymer solar cells", paves the way for more sustainable and viable solar energy solut
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House Small Business Committee Chairman Williams, Sen. Ernst Write to SBA Regarding Funding Circle SBLC License
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, wrote to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Guzman regarding the agency awarding Funding Circle a Small Business Lend
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HPU Student Earns SMART Scholarship From U.S. Department of Defense
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 25 (TNSres) -- High Point University issued the following news release:
Alexa Young, a junior chemistry major from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, has received the highly prestigious Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
The SMART Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering who are working on research projects impacting
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Huntington University: Brautigam and Hoffman Receive Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
HUNTINGTON, Indiana, April 25 -- Huntington University issued the following news release:
Two professors at Huntington University have received the Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, the first time the newly created award has been conferred. Professor of History Dwight Brautigam, PhD, and Associate Professor of Mathematics Andrew Hoffman, PhD, were recognized by their peers through a nomination and selection process for their significant commitment to excellence in teaching.
In their nomina
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IAFP Announces 2024 Travel Award Recipients
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 24 -- The International Association For Food Protection issued the following news release:
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) will present Travel Awards to the following individuals at IAFP 2024, July 14-17, in Long Beach, California. Sponsored by IAFP and the IAFP Foundation, the Travel Award for Health or Agricultural Department Employees in North America and the Travel Award for Food Safety Professionals in a Country with a Developing Economy wil
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Ill. EPA Announces $17.7 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity for Electric School Buses
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 25 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim today announced an open-ended $17.7 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to fund the replacement of existing diesel school buses with new all-electric school buses located and operated in any of the three priority areas outlined in the Volkswagen Beneficiary Mitigation Plan (BMP)
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Illinois's Mario Diaz Albarran Named 2024 'Recognizing Inspiring School Employees' (RISE) Honoree
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced today the selection of Mario Diaz Albarran, head custodian at Lincoln Elementary School in Palatine, Illinois, as the 2024 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) honoree.
This honor, established by Congress in 2019, spotlights classified school employees' outstanding contributions to quality PreK-12 education in the United States. Classified
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Ind. House Democrats: Andrade Bestows Sagamore of the Wabash Award on 2 Local Leaders
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Friday (April 19), State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) bestowed a Sagamore of the Wabash award on Northwest Indiana residents Joseph Alamillo Jr. and Deborah Trevino. Granted by Gov. Eric Holcomb, the award is the highest honor awarded by the governor and recognizes significant leadership, community involvement and contributions to the State of Indiana.
Andrade submitted a reques
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IRS: 2025 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Application Period Now Open
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
The Internal Revenue Service today announced it will accept applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic matching grants from all qualified organizations.
The application period runs from April 22, 2024, to June 12, 2024. The funding and the period of performance for the grant will be Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2025.
"Low Income Taxpayer Clinics ma
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K-State's 39th Truman Scholar Aims to Address Global Food Security
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 24 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release:
Adelaide Easter, senior in agricultural economics and global food systems leadership with minors in leadership and international agriculture, Salina, is Kansas State University's 39th Harry S. Truman scholar.
The Truman scholarship is a highly competitive national award that provides up to $30,000 for graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportuni
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Kansas State University: Civil Engineering Student Receives Fellowship From Federal Highway Administration
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 24 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release:
A Kansas State University civil engineering student received a $10,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration as part of its Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program.
Hunter Meier, master's student in the department of civil engineering, Lincoln, received the fellowship, which is a merit-based award given annually to students pursuing degrees in transportation-related disc
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Kansas State University: Civil Engineering Student Receives Fellowship From Federal Highway Administration
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 25 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release:
A Kansas State University civil engineering student received a $10,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration as part of its Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program.
Hunter Meier, master's student in the department of civil engineering, Lincoln, received the fellowship, which is a merit-based award given annually to students pursuing degrees in transportation-related disc
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Ky. U.S. Attorney's Office Partners With Local Law Enforcement to Commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued the following news release:
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, along with the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, the Fayette County Attorney's Office, the Lexington Police Department, the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff, and the Federal Bureau of Prison's Federal Medical Center commemorated 2024's National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) (Apri
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L.A. Times and Scripps News Win National Headliner Award
EL SEGUNDO, California, April 25 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release:
The Los Angeles Times has won a National Headliner Award for "In Real Life: Crossing the Line," a documentary collaboration with Scripps News. Founded in 1934 by the Press Club of Atlantic City, the competition is one of the oldest and largest annual contests recognizing outstanding journalism. The 90th annual National Headliner Awards were announced on Apr. 10.
The Times and Scripps News won first pla
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L.A. Times Columnist Michael Hiltzik Receives Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis
EL SEGUNDO, California, April 25 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release:
Los Angeles Times Columnist Michael Hiltzik has earned the 2024 Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis Journalism from the Sidney Hillman Foundation. The 74th annual awards, which honor journalists who pursue investigative reporting and deep storytelling in service of the common good, were announced on Apr. 24.
Hiltzik was recognized for his "indispensable columns on disinformation and the political ec
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L.A. Times Video Series 'Colorado River in Crisis' Wins Webby Award
EL SEGUNDO, California, April 25 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
The Los Angeles Times has won a Webby Award for the video series "Colorado River in Crisis," which focuses on the Southwest's shrinking water lifeline.
The 28th annual Webby Awards, which honor excellence on the internet, were announced by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences on Tuesday, Apr. 23. The Times won in the category of Sustainability and Environment (Video
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MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION RECEIVES TOP HONOR FOR CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 25 -- The Maryland Department of Transportation's Transit Administration issued the following news release:
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration proudly announces its selection as one of three honorees for the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Healthy Climate Challenge. This prestigious award recognizes the Maryland Transit Administration's outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in the public tr
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Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces $156 Million From Biden-Harris Administration to Cut the Cost of Solar for Thousands of Low-Income Households in Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Today, Governor Whitmer announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the State of Michigan $156 million to lower the cost of community and rooftop solar for thousands of low-income and disadvantaged community households across the state, saving eligible households 20% on their utility bills and providing additional meaningful benefits.
"Michigan is comm
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Michael Ramlet, '09 BSB, Named UMN Entrepreneur of the Year
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 25 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
By Charly Haley
For growing the business intelligence company Morning Consult from an idea to a global firm with daily impact and a $1B market cap, its founder and CEO, Michael Ramlet, '09 BSB, has been named the 2024 University of Minnesota Entrepreneur of the Year.
Ramlet will be honored on May 8 as part of the 12th annual Founders Day celebration which highlights entrep
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MIT: Erin Bahm, Steven Parks Named 2024-25 UPS Fellows
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Annual awards from the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics provide financial support to graduate students in logistics, supply chain management, and freight transportation areas.
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The MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) has announced Erin Bahm and Steven Parks as recipients of the UP
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Morgan Stanley: Graystone Consulting Named a Quality Leader for Third Straight Year by Coalition Greenwich
NEW YORK, April 24 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Graystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), announced today that it was named by Coalition Greenwich, a leading global provider of strategic benchmarking, analytics, and insights to the financial services industry, as one of three consulting firms to receive the 2023 Greenwich Quality Leader* designation in Overall U.S. Investment Consulti
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N.C. Gov. Cooper Joins NASA Astronaut Christina Koch and NC A&T Chancellor Harold Martin to Highlight North Carolina's Strong STEM Public Education Programs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 25 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined NASA Astronaut Christina Koch and Chancellor Harold Martin at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to highlight North Carolina's strong STEM public education programs and discuss how public education has supported their careers. Students from the award-winning NC A&T rocketry team and several departments including ph
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces 21 Transformational Projects in 4 North Country Communities as Part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative, N.Y. Forward Programs
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
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Projects Announced in Ticonderoga, Cape Vincent, Lyons Falls and Waddington
Project Renderings Available Here (https://dos.ny.gov/north-country-driny-forward-renderings)
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a total of 21 transformational projects for the North Country region as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) a
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NAFA Names the 2024 100 Best Fleets in the Americas at Its Annual Institute & Expo
EDISON, New Jersey, April 25 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, today announced the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas for 2024. NAFA's 100 Best Fleets in the Americas program recognizes peak-performing public and commercial fleet operations, as well as the Fleet Professional and Fleet Technician of the Year. The winners were announced th
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NATIONAL CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH: LEVI STRAUSS, PFIZER, GOLDMAN SACHS AND CIGNA FACE CHALLENGES FROM CONSERVATIVE SHAREHOLDERS
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release:
Shareholder activists with the National Center for Public Policy Research's Free Enterprise Project (FEP) will present proposals at four shareholder meetings this week -Levi Strauss, Pfizer, Goldman Sachs and Cigna.
FEP has provided voting recommendations for these and other key shareholder meetings on its Proxy Navigator app.
FEP's proposals with Levi Strauss (Proposal #4) and Pfizer (Pr
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National Consumers League: Dallas High School Team From Pennsylvania Wins 2024 National LifeSmarts Championship
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release:
Pennsylvania's Dallas High School students were crowned the 2024 National LifeSmarts Champion in San Diego, California, this past Sunday, April 21. Coached by Kevin West, the Pennsylvania team consisted of Captain Marie Popielarz, Artem Smagin, Kareem Almeky, Riley Dewey, and Mahi Dohl.
Joining them in the final match was the Selah Gold FCCLA team from Selah, Washington. Members of the Washington team were
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New York Public Library Announces New Class of Fellows at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release:
The New York Public Library's Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers has selected 15 gifted academics, nonfiction writers, and creative writers for its 26th class of Fellows in 2024 - 2025. The Cullman Center is an international fellowship program open to people whose work will benefit directly from access to the collections at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.
Books written at the Cull
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NFWF and NOAA Announce Release of Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund 2024 Request for Proposals
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program today announced the release of the 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund.
This year, the program will award up to $6 million in grants to projects that reduce marine debris from co
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NJBPU to Receive Over $156 Million From EPA to Provide Solar Power, Lower Energy Costs and Advance Environmental Justice Across New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities was selected to receive $156.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant program.
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NKF Urges Passage of New Home Dialysis Bill
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is applauding a move by Congress to increase access to care and improve outcomes for some patients on dialysis. The Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act (HR-8075) was introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Carol Miller (R-WV), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA). A companion bi
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No U-Turn Here! EV Manufacturer Rivian Nabs National Award for All-Vegan Interiors
IRVINE, California, April 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
A "REVolutionary Vegan Vehicle" Award is on its way from PETA to Rivian after the electric vehicle manufacturer confirmed to PETA that it doesn't use any animal-derived materials in its interiors and has no plans to do so--confirming that all its vehicles are 100% vegan. In thanks, PETA is sending Rivian a box of delicious cow-shaped vegan chocolates.
"Every vegan vehicle rolled out b
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Nobel Laureate Ouided Bouchamaoui to Speak at NYU Abu Dhabi's 2024 Commencement
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 25 -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release:
Nobel Peace Prize winner Ouided Bouchamaoui will be the keynote speaker during the NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 22.
Bouchamaoui is a revered leader in international business and peace advocacy. She played a key role as a member of the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, which was instrumental in the country's democratic transition, and was honored w
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University: Garner Earns 2024 Deserving Ranger Award
ALVA, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
Ashley Garner, senior social work major at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has been honored with this year's deSERVING Ranger Award from the Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (SL/CE) program.
Kaylyn Hansen, director of assessment and institutional effectiveness who also leads the service-learning and civic engagement program, said each spring the award recognizes an outstanding Nor
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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE AND FINCANTIERI CELEBRATE FLOAT OUT OF ALL-NEW NORWEGIAN AQUA
MIAMI, Florida, April 24 -- Norwegian Cruise Line issued the following news on April 23, 2024:
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, along with its partners at Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding company, today commemorated the float out of Norwegian Aqua(TM) , the first of the expanded Prima Plus Class, from its dry dock at the shipyard in Marghera (Venice), Italy, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the vessel made contact with the water.
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Notre Dame Law School Celebrates Outstanding Third-Year Students at Champions for Justice Reception
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news:
Each year, the Notre Dame Law School recognizes a number of graduating students who have exhibited an exemplary commitment to public service during their time in law school.
The Champions for Justice ceremony, held on April 10, is named in honor of Father Theodore Hesburgh's call for Notre Dame's law students to cultivate a hunger for justice and "realize that competence in the law wi
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NSF honors 3 outstanding early-career researchers with the Alan T. Waterman Award
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
The U.S. National Science Foundation honored three researchers with the Alan T. Waterman Award, the nation's highest honor for early-career scientists and engineers.
The 2024 recipients: Muyinatu A. Lediju Bell, a biomedical engineer at Johns Hopkins University; Katrina G. Claw, a genetic scientist at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; and Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio, an engineer w
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NYSERDA to Receive Nearly $250 Million From EPA to Provide Solar Power, Lower Energy Costs and Advance Environmental Justice Across New York
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority was selected to receive $249.8 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant
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O'Reilly Auto Parts Selected to Receive the 2024 Radio Marketer of the Year Award
NEW YORK, April 25 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release:
O'Reilly Auto Parts will be recognized as the 2024 Radio Mercury Awards "Radio Marketer of the Year" Award in recognition of the company's longstanding use of radio to empower consumers and build their brand.
O'Reilly Auto Parts has made radio central to its marketing activities to reach and engage audiences with impactful creative that resonates and distinguishes the brand from its competitors.
The compan
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Owens Dental Hygiene Instructor Buchanan Receives National Faculty Award
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 25 -- Owens Community College issued the following news release:
Owens Community College Dental Hygiene Instructor Nicole Buchanan has been recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) as a 2024 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty recipient.
Awarded to select faculty who make a difference in community college classrooms across the country, this highly competitive national designation honors faculty active in their students' lives and in their colleg
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PCORI Announces $150 Million in Funding for New Health Research
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) today announced the approval of funding awards totaling more than $150 million to support new patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) studies, research to strengthen the rigor and quality of patient-centered CER and a project to implement the findings of PCORI-funded research into practic
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Penn State York students, faculty and staff recognized at awards ceremony
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
YORK, Pa. -- Outstanding Penn State York students, faculty and staff were honored for the 2023-24 academic year during the Annual Awards Ceremony on April 21 in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center on campus.
To view more photos from the ceremony, visit Flickr.
The Walker Award
The Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award is the most prestigious student award on campus. This award is given
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PETA: Messi the Foal Is Sanctuary's Soccer Star
MIAMI, Florida, April 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
A heartwarming new PETA video shows a budding soccer superstar who, at less than a year old, is already wowing fans with his fancy footwork and masterful moves.
Messi, an 8-month-old foal named after the Argentine soccer phenomenon and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, was born to a horse who once pulled a heavy cart through the streets in Delhi, India, and was rescued by Animal Rahat, a PE
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PGA of America and CBS Sports Present 'We Love to Play This Game'
FRISCO, Texas, April 25 -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release:
In partnership with the PGA of America and CBS Sports, the CBS Television Network will air the half-hour special "We Love to Play this Game" on Saturday, April 27th at 2:30 p.m. ET.
The PGA of America consists of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who dedicate their careers to coaching, managing and growing the game of golf-all while playing it at a high level. Each yea
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Piedmont Athens Regional Named One of the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Fortune and Premier's PINC AI
ATHENS, Georgia, April 24 -- Piedmont issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Piedmont Athens Regional today was identified as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals(R) according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI(TM), the technology and services brand of Premier, Inc., and reported by Fortune.
To create the list, an objective, quantitative analysis of publicly available data was conducted to identify the top hospitals in the United States. The primary purpose o
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Puerto Rico OMB to Receive Over $156M to Provide Solar Power, Lower Energy Costs and Advance Environmental Justice Across Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, the Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget was selected to receive $156.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant
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Reaction to EPA's Solar for All Shows Positive Momentum for Solar Power Across New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency selected four agencies in EPA Region 2, which includes New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, to receive a total of almost $625 million through the Solar for All grant program. The funding will be leveraged to develop long-lasting solar programs that enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to benefit fr
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RECIPIENTS OF 17th TELEVISION ACADEMY HONORS ANNOUNCED
LOS ANGELES, California, April 25 -- The Television Academy issued the following news release:
The Television Academy announced today the recipients of its 17th Television Academy Honors, recognizing seven compelling television programs and their producers who have leveraged the extraordinary power of storytelling to propel social change.
The honorees include four non-scripted series and three scripted series, representing some of the most consequential and inspiring television of 2023. They a
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Reps. Cleaver, Armstrong Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Paramedicine Services in Communities Across the Country
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to strengthen and expand paramedicine services in communities across the country. The Community Paramedicine Act would formally authorize a federal grant program dedicated to providing rural and urban communities the funding necessary to offer centralized, mobile, an
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Rice students build low-cost cold spray metal 3D printer prototype
HOUSTON, Texas, April 24 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
A team of Rice University students has developed a cold spray metal 3D printing device that relies on pressure and velocity rather than temperature to create a metal part. Their work could help expand the repertoire of metal additive manufacturing techniques, bringing down cost and enhancing the quality of making or repairing one-off complex metal parts.
Julianna Dickman (from left), Galio Guo, Davis Thames, Douglas
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Rice's OpenStax awarded $90M to lead first-of-its-kind NSF research hub for transformational learning and education research
HOUSTON, Texas, April 24 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
OpenStax at Rice University was awarded $90 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation to build and lead SafeInsights, a groundbreaking research and development (R&D) hub for inclusive learning and education research to benefit tens of millions of students and their instructors across all educational levels.
According to project leaders at OpenStax, the world's largest publisher of free, open education resour
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Samsara Named Winner of NAFA's 2024 Innovations Showcase
EDISON, New Jersey, April 25 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release:
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, just announced Samsara as the winner of its 2024 Innovations Showcase at its annual Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio, Texas. Samsara was among thirteen companies to present their product launches and innovations in front of I&E attendees.
Through the People's Choice Award, I&E attend
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Secretary Carlos Del Toro Releases ALNAV 034/24 Authorization of Combat Awards and Devices for the Red Sea Area
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following statement on April 24, 2024, by Secretary Carlos Del Toro:
Secretary Carlos Del Toro issued a message authorizing Combat Awards and Devices for the Red Sea Area.
The geographic area enclosed by the latitude and longitude coordinates below, and the air space above, is an area within which may be awarded: the Combat Action Ribbon (CAR); personal military decorations that include the "V" and "C" devices (including the Bronze Star Medal wi
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Sen. Klobuchar Issues Statement on Minnesota Korean War Veteran Receiving Purple Heart
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement on April 24, 2024:
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement following the Army Review Boards Agency's decision to award St. Peter native Earl Meyer the Purple Heart for his service in the Korean War. Senator Klobuchar worked with the Army and the Meyer family to secure this recognition after it was initially denied.
"Earl Meyer put his life on the line in defense of our free
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Sens. Barrasso, Lummis Bill Honoring Wyoming Dessie A. Bebout Passes U.S. Senate
CASPER, Wyoming, April 25 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
A bill honoring the life and legacy of former Shoshoni Postmaster Dessie A. Bebout passed the United States Senate unanimously this week.
The legislation, introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), honors Dessie Bebout by naming the local post office in Shoshoni, Wyoming after her. Bebout passed away last year at the age of 102.
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Society for Science Welcomes Two New Members to the National Leadership Council
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Society for Science, an organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement, issued the following news release:
Society for Science is pleased to announce that Lester Mackey and Naomi Shah have joined the Society's National Leadership Council (NLC). Formed in 2018, the NLC comprises alumni from the Society's three science competitions: the Science Talent Search, the International Science and Engine
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Society of Professional Journalists: Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 Winners Announced
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news:
The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 11 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners.
SPJ's Region 11 comprises Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada and Mariana Islands. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions.
National winners will be notified in the late spring.
MOE Awa
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SOURCE Announces Award Opportunities for 2024-25
SYRACUSE, New York, April 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The SOURCE (Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement) announces a new grant and changes to existing student award programs, effective for the 2024-25 academic year.
"Based on feedback from students and faculty, the new award and changes to existing awards will make SOURCE funding more flexible for an even broader population of students," says Kate Hanson, director of the SOURCE.
The new SOU
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South Dakota Farm Bureau Awards $8,000 in Scholarships
HURON, South Dakota, April 24 -- The South Dakota Farm Bureau issued the following news release:
SDFB will award $8,000 in scholarship monies for 2024. Recipients are high school seniors and college students who themselves or parents/guardians are current members of South Dakota Farm Bureau and have been for at least two years.
Applicants could be considered for an agriculture-focused or community-focused scholarship, depending on their major and experience with agriculture.
The South Dakota
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SouthState Awarded 17 Coalition Greenwich Awards for Excellence in Small Business Banking
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, April 24 -- South State Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release:
SouthState Bank has been named a 2023 Greenwich Excellence and Brand Awards recipient for 17 small business banking categories, seven of which are specific to SouthState's cash management capabilities for small businesses.
"Being named a 2023 Greenwich Excellence and Best Brand Award recipient is an incredible honor for our bank," said Richard Murray, president. "In order to re
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Spring Symposium Showcases Impactful Research of KSU Students
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 25 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release:
The Spring 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars drew more than 1,000 attendees last week, providing a stage for undergraduate and graduate students at Kennesaw State University to present their impactful research projects.
The biannual event, which is hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR), featured 319 projects submitted by 587 students under the guidance of 180 different faculty research m
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St. Bonaventure Student Takes First Place in Undergraduate Poster Presentation
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 25 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
St. Bonaventure University sophomore Iesh Gurjal, a biochemistry major from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, won first place among 19 undergraduate student poster presenters at the American Society for Plant Biology Northeast Section Meeting, held April 20-21 at Cornell University.
Gurjal was one of five SBU students who attended the meeting accompanied by Dr. Xiaoning Zhang, professor of Biology and d
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Genetics Predict Type 2 Diabetes Risk and Disparities in Childhood Cancer Survivors
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 24 (TNSres) -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
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Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found genetic variants associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes in childhood cancer survivors, with disparate effects by ancestry among those exposed to alkylating agents.
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Survivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, for which a risk factor is their greate
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Supreme Court of Philippines Appoints IBAHRI as Amicus Curiae in Maria Ressa's Cyber Libel Case
LONDON, England, April 24 -- The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute issued the following news release:
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has recently accepted the amicus curiae motion filed by the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) in July 2023 in the case of People of the Philippines v Maria Ressa and Reynaldo Santos Jr. The IBAHRI welcomed the granting of the amicus curiae - friend of the court; an individual or organisation that is not a pa
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Three Hudson Valley Students Named to Phi Theta Kappa All-New York Academic Team
TROY, New York, April 25 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release:
Hudson Valley Community College students Erica Backstrom, Zinnia Cintron and Mina Shamloo were recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-New York Academic Team.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the largest honor society in higher education, and the college's Alpha Xi Sigma chapter is one of the most active in the SUNY system. Members of the All-New York Academic Team are recognized for outstanding academic a
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U.S. Embassy in Pakistan Ambassador Blome Issues Remarks at Inauguration Ceremony of Balochistan Police Training College
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, April 24 -- The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan issued the following remarks on April 23, 2024, by Ambassador Donald Blome at the inauguration ceremony of balochistan police training college:
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AMBASSADOR BLOME: A-Salaam-o-alaykum and good afternoon. Thank you, Chief Minister and Inspector General, for your hospitality and your thoughtful remarks.
Today, we celebrate the inauguration of the new Police Training College campus in Quetta, a four-year, $5.35 million dollar part
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Announce Funding to Increase Minnesota's STEM Talent Pipeline, Foster Diversity in STEM Fields
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) announced two grants for Minnesota middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities to strengthen Minnesota's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent pipeline. One award sponsors the North Star STEM Alliance, a program that supports public, private, and Tribal colleges and universities in their efforts to signific
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UC-San Diego: Flexible Microdisplay Can Monitor and Visualize Brain Activity in Real-Time During Brain Surgery
LA JOLLA, California, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
Story by: Ioana Patringenaru, ipatrin@ucsd.edu
A thin film that combines an electrode grid and LEDs can both track and produce a visual representation of the brain's activity in real-time during surgery-a huge improvement over the current state of the art. The device is designed to provide neurosurgeons visual information about a patient's brain to monitor brain states during sur
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UC-San Diego: Materials Scientist Awarded Schmidt Science Fellowship
LA JOLLA, California, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
By Katherine Connor
Wonjun Yim, who earned a PhD in materials science at the University of California San Diego, is one of 32 researchers selected from the world's leading science and engineering institutions to receive a 2024 Schmidt Science Fellowship. The prestigious postdoctoral scholar program, launched in 2018, harnesses an interdisciplinary approach as a way to break down
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UC-San Diego: Neurosciences Ph.D. Student Wins Grad SLAM Top Prize
LA JOLLA, California, April 25 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
By Sara Bock
If you picture the human brain as an exclusive VIP club, then the blood-brain barrier--a network of vessels that prevents harmful substances from reaching the brain--acts as the club's bouncer, letting necessary nutrients and oxygen in while keeping unwanted guests out.
Employing this clever metaphor to explain her work to an audience of non-scientists, Iris Garcia-Pak, a fo
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UNCF Detroit Fundraising Gala Set to Ignite Hope and Opportunity for Education
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news on April 23, 2024:
As a major part of our yearlong 80th anniversary celebration, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host the UNCF Michigan "A Mind Is..." Gala, Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Townsend Hotel. A VIP Reception (by invitation only) begins at 6:30 pm and the Gala at 7:30 pm. Several corporate partners, educators, religious leaders and community influencers are expected to attend.
For 80 years, UNCF has st
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University of Arizona: Judith Bronstein Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
TUCSON, Arizona, April 25 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced today the election of their newest 250 members, including Judith Bronstein, a University of Arizona Distinguished Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and a BIO5 Institute member.
The academy was founded in 1780 to help the young nation face challenges through shared purpose, knowledge and ideas. Academy members include those w
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University of California's Los Angeles School of Law: Russell Korobkin Wins the Rutter Award for Excellence in Teaching
LOS ANGELES, California, April 25 -- The University of California's Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news:
People from across the UCLA School of Law community gathered on April 14 to celebrate Distinguished Professor Russell Korobkin, as he received the law school's highest honor for classroom excellence, the Rutter Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Marked by laughter and fond reflections, the event included a lecture by Korobkin, who is the Richard C. Maxwell Distinguished Profe
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University of Missouri Journalism School: New Reporters With Report for America to Expand Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 25 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Report for America, a national journalism service program, announced the selection of a new cohort of journalists who will join the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an award-winning environmental journalism collaborative.
The 11 new journalists who will work with the Ag & Water Desk are among the 2024-25 corps members selected by Report for America. Fiv
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University of Western Ontario: 'We Need Everybody' - Mitigating Climate Change Requires Creativity, Thinking Differently
LONDON, Ontario, April 24 -- Western University issued the following news:
By Megan Stacey
They've studied the effects of climate change for decades and seen its real-world consequences. They still believe a better future is within reach.
Western biology professor Brian Branfireun and geography and environment professor Katrina Moser are alarmed by the changes they've observed in Canada's waterways, forests and ecosystems.
But Branfireun and Moser remain fiercely hopeful the next generation
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USU Scientists Among Multi-Institution Team Receiving NASA Achievement Award
LOGAN, Utah, April 25 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Bruce Bugbee and Lance Seefeldt are principal investigators for a multi-institution, NASA-funded team awarded a prestigious honor for foundational research efforts toward sustaining human exploration on Mars.
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What will it take to sustain humans on Mars? The answer is self-sufficiency far away from Earth's protective harbor.
Utah State University scientists Bruce Bugbee and
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VFS Announces the Winners of the 4th Annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight Competition
FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 24 -- The Vertical Flight Society issued the following news release:
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 original 16 teams tha
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VIEO to Receive Over $62 Million From EPA to Provide Solar Power, Lower Energy Costs and Advance Environmental Justice Across the U.S. Virgin Islands
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
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EPA announces selectees for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda
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Today, the Virgin Islands Energy Office was selected to receive approximately $62.5 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant program. The
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Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease: Morehart and Shaw to Receive PLEDGE Emerging Leaders Award
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 25 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news:
Emma Morehart and Jabari Shaw, associates in the Vorys Cincinnati office, will receive the 2024 PLEDGE Emerging Leaders Award from the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter of the Federal Bar Association later this year. The Diversity & Inclusion Committee of the Chapter gives the award out each year to spotlight the professional successes of exceptional women lawyers in the greater Cincinnati are
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Vox Media and SB Nation's Secret Base Launches Subscription Product
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Vox Media issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
Today, Vox Media and SB Nation announced that Secret Base, its award-winning, critically-acclaimed YouTube channel, will be launching Top Secret Base, a new subscription product beginning Wednesday, May 1. Every month, subscribers to Top Secret Base will have access to exclusive content from the Secret Base team including monthly episodes of The Annex, the team's first ever podcast, along with new series and episodes
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Vt. U.S. Attorney: Doctor Indicted on Charges of Unlawfully Distributing Controlled Substances and Health Care Fraud
BURLINGTON, Vermont, April 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
A New Hampshire doctor made his initial appearance yesterday afternoon in federal court in Burlington and was arraigned on charges related to his alleged involvement in conspiracies to illegally distribute controlled substances and to commit health care fraud.
According to court documents, Adnan S. Khan, M.D., 48, of Grantham, New Hampshire orchestra
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W.Va. Higher Education Policy Commission: Mental Health Loan Repayment Program Accepting Applications From Licensed Mental Health Professionals Practicing in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 25 -- The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission issued the following news release:
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission is accepting applications for the Mental Health Loan Repayment Program, which provides loan repayment for licensed mental health professionals practicing in underserved communities in West Virginia.
"Mental health providers across our state provide a truly invaluable service to West Virginians living in underserved a
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WAN-IFRA: Digital Media Awards Asia 2024 - SPH Media Emerges as the Biggest Winner
PARIS, France, April 25 -- The WAN-IFRA - World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
The Digital Media Awards Asia was first launched in 2009 to recognise news media organisations that are leaders and innovators in the adoption of digital media strategies as news consumption trends shifted from print to online.
One hundred and thirty-six entries were submitted in this year's competition. The winners were presented with their coveted
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Western Illinois University Professor Elected As Fellow to AAAS
MACOMB, Illinois, April 25 (TNSres) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
The Western Illinois University Department of Biological Sciences recognizes Biology Professor Brian D. Peer for his selection as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
The AAAS is the largest multidisciplinary scientific organization in the world and is the publisher of the Journal Science. Election as a Fellow in the AAAS is among the highest honors in th
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Western Illinois University: Celebrating C.T. Vivian and BHM Through Geographic StoryMap Project
MACOMB, Illinois, April 25 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
In celebration of Black History Month 2024, the McDonough County Branch of the NAACP partnered with Western Illinois University's Earth, Atmospheric and Geographic Information Sciences (EAGIS) Department faculty, the Schools of the Macomb Unified School District 185 to organize a series of competitions tailored to different grade levels on map projects.
Sunita George, professor of Geography, and educat
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Winners Announced for 2024 Sigma Xi Student Research Showcase
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, April 24 -- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, issued the following news release:
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society presented awards for its 2024 Student Research Showcase. The virtual competition included 213 student presentations across 13 disciplinary categories. Monetary awards were given for first and second place winners in the high school, undergraduate, and graduate divisions. Additional prizes were awarded for the top overal
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Women MAKE Awards Recognizes GlobalFoundries' Jennifer Robbins and Katelyn Harrison for Manufacturing Excellence
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vermont, April 24 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Last week, the Manufacturing Institute (MI)--the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers--honored two outstanding women from GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) at their annual Women MAKE Awards. Jennifer (Jenny) Robbins, Senior Director, Central Facilities, was recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honore
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