| Awards Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Friday April 26, 2024 ( 217 items ) |
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3 UA Students Earn Boren Scholarships for Foreign Study
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, April 26 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release:
Three University of Alabama students have received Boren Scholarships for the study of languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
Aparna Bhooshanan, of Madison; Hari Gunda, of Montgomery; and Madeleine Luther, of Cincinnati will be part of a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal security arena.
Aparna Bhooshanan is
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43 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908).
Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorships
Seventeen professors were named to Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorships, an award recognizing distinguished scholarship as
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ACDI/VOCA Wins 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award(s) For Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership, Purpose & Values
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- ACDI/VOCA, an economic development organization that fosters broad-based economic growth, raises living standards, and creates vibrant communities, issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
ACDI/VOCA announced today that it is a 2024 Top Workplaces CULTURE EXCELLENCE winner.
These awards are based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement
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ACLS Announces 2024 Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies Fellows and Grantees
NEW YORK, April 26 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release:
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2024 Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellows and Travel Grantees in China Studies.
The awards are part of the redesigned Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies, which the Henry Luce Foundation has awarded ACLS $1.25 million to continue through 2025. This generous grant will support the next round of Early Career Fellowships, Travel G
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ADLM Announces 2024 Award Winners
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (formerly the American Association for Clinical Chemistry) issued the following news release:
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Celebrates Achievements In Laboratory Medicine
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The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 ADLM and Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Awards. Through this annual awards program, ADLM and its Academy recognize individual
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Aggie Legend, 'A' Mountain Award Recipients Celebrated on NMSU Founders Day
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 26 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
New Mexico State University hosted its annual Founders Day to celebrate NMSU's heritage and commemorate its rich history. NMSU's Employee Council hosted the event April 24 at Traders Plaza.
The "A" Mountain Staff Award was presented to Freddie Romero, academic adviser with the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support, and the Aggie Legend recognized the late Herb Wimberly, longtime NMSU m
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AI apps and robots take home awards at BOOM
ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Apps that use artificial intelligence to help with tutoring, labeling medical images and perfecting your form while exercising, websites that address social issues with technology, and a robot that may one day colonize Mars all won awards at the annual Bits On Our Minds (BOOM) student technology showcase.
Nearly 120 students presented 44 innovative technology projects to crowds of Cornell students, faculty and staff,
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Air Education & Training Command Occupational Safety Team Earns Top Air Force Honor
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, April 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
By Tim Barela, Safety Directorate, Air Education and Training Command
Air Education and Training Command's Occupational Safety Division won the 2023 Colonel Will L. Tubbs Memorial Award for Occupational Safety, which recognizes the best ground safety program in the Air Force, the Air Force Safety Center announced April 23.
"I extend my personal congratulations t
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Alfred University: Wit and Wisdom Winner Explores Female Autism Depicted in 'Stranger Things' Series
ALFRED, New York, April 25 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
Ashton Julian, a fourth-year Alfred University student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, delivered their award-winning essay "Stranger Things: Robin Buckley and the Female Autism Phenotype Theory" at the April 18 Bergren forum in Nevins theater. The essay earned top honors in the 2024 Wit and Wisdom Student Award competition sponsored by the Alfred University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Julian double-m
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Alston & Bird: Jack Cummings to Receive Inaugural Award for Excellence in Tax Commentary From Tax Notes
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Jack Cummings, counsel in the firm's Federal & International Tax Group, has been selected as the inaugural winner of the 2024 Tax Notes Award for Excellence in Tax Commentary.
This award recognizes individuals who advance the tax profession for the betterment of the tax community.
According to Tax Notes: "for nearly four decades, Jack's writing has influenced conversations regarding federal, state, a
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APF Canada Announces 2024-25 John H. McArthur Research Fellows
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25 (TNSres) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada issued the following news release:
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is pleased to announce its two John H. McArthur Research Fellowship recipients for 2024-2025 - Dr. Diana Fu, an Associate Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and Political Science (University of Toronto), and Dr. Erik Martinez Kuhonta, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science
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APF Canada Announces 2024-25 John H. McArthur Research Fellows
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26 (TNSres) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada issued the following news release:
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is pleased to announce its two John H. McArthur Research Fellowship recipients for 2024-2025 - Dr. Diana Fu, an Associate Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and Political Science (University of Toronto), and Dr. Erik Martinez Kuhonta, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science
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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer
DALLAS, Texas, April 26 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release:
By Marcia Rhodes
For the fourth consecutive year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized as a VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer for its commitment to providing meaningful employment for Veterans and members of the community.
"Veterans and military spouses know Exchange shoppers best because they are Exchange shoppers and hiring them is a Quality-of-Life force multiplier," said
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Arnold & Porter: Skinner Honored With Pinnacle Award by the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news on April 25, 2024:
Arnold & Porter partner Darren Skinner was honored with the Pinnacle Award from the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) during the AFUWI's 27th Annual Gala. This year's gala, which was presented under the theme, "The Legacy Continues," aimed to build upon the AFUWI's history of transformational leadership, contribution to regional development, and commitment to econo
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Association for Computing Machinery: Helping to Diagnose and Treat Heart Disease, Tumors, and Other Conditions at the Intersection of Physics, Molecular Biology, and High-Performance Computing
NEW YORK, April 25 -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release:
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has named Amanda Randles the recipient of the ACM Prize in Computing for groundbreaking contributions to computational health through innovative algorithms, tools, and high-performance computing methods for diagnosing and treating a variety of human diseases.
Randles is the Alfred Winborne and Victoria Stover Mordecai Associate Professor of Biomedical S
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Auburn: Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Wins American Heart Association Award to Promote Diversity in Science
AUBURN, Alabama, April 24 -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice:
Ayuba Akinpelu, a graduate student in the Department of Chemical Engineering, was awarded an American Heart Association (AHA) research supplement to promote diversity in the science.
The Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Science Award embodies the crucial initiative aimed at supporting the representation of individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, women, individuals with disabil
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Bard Professor Craig Anderson Awarded $375,699 Grant From the National Science Foundation
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 25 -- Bard College issued the following news release:
Craig Anderson, Wallace Benjamin Flint and L. May Hawver Professor of Chemistry and director of undergraduate research in the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing at Bard, has been awarded a Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The proposal has been awarded $375,699 in funding, and focuses on examining the effects that ligand architectur
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BFI National Lottery Short Form Animation Fund Opens for Applications
LONDON, England, April 25 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release:
The BFI has opened funding for applications to the BFI National Lottery Short Form Animation Fund which aims to provide support for higher- budget animated short films. Funding for projects will range from pound sterling30,000 to pound sterling120,000 per project.
The fund will support short form animated work, continuing the BFI Filmmaking Fund's commitment to animation as an artform. Projects that are
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Micron to Onshore Leading-Edge Memory Chip Production in U.S. for First Time in Decades
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes up to Roughly $6.14 Billion for Micron to Expand Domestic DRAM Chip Production in Idaho and New York
Micron's Full Vision Would Create Approximately 20,000 Jobs and Catalyze up to $125 Billion in Private Capital Over Two Decades, Including Commitments of $50 Billion in Capex Over Next Six Years
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Departmen
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Binghamton University: Biomedical Engineering Department Celebrates Research Expo, Other Spring 2024 Successes
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Chris Kocher
The spring semester at Binghamton University is nearly over, and Commencement ceremonies in May will celebrate this year's graduates. The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science continued to excel in education and research during the 2023-24 academic year.
Research Expo
The BME Department organized another successful Resea
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Biomedical Engineering Professor in Joint Marquette, MCW Department Receives NSF CAREER Award to Develop a Heart Valve That Grows With Patient
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 26 -- Marquette University issued the following news release:
Dr. Brandon J. Tefft, assistant professor in the Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER award with an anticipated value of $572,770 to produce a growing heart valve that can reduce the need for repeat surgery for individuals with congenital heart valve defects.
The goal of this project, "CAREER
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Bristol Spin-Out Dynamic Therapeutics Wins Prestigious Blavatnik Prize for U-RHYTHM Technology
BRISTOL, England, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:
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Dynamic Therapeutics, a University of Bristol spin-out, has today [25 April] been awarded a prestigious Blavatnik Prize by QantX, a leading venture capital firm, for its pioneering U-RHYTHM technology. The award recognises the scientific advances and future potential of the UK's most innovative scientists and engineers.
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Hormones play a crucial role in many aspects of our health fro
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British Journal of Sports Medicine Issues Research Articles in Vol. 58, Issue 9
DONCASTER, England, April 26 -- The British Journal of Sports Medicine, a journal from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine that says it features sport and exercise medicine, including physiotherapy, physical therapy and rehabilitation published research articles on the following topics in its May 2024 edition (Vol. 58, Issue 9):
Editorials:
* The days of generalised joint hypermobility assessment in all patients with ACL injury are here
* Social media impact on athlete men
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BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER: PARTNER PRESENTS AT CENTER FOR TRANSNATIONAL LITIGATION, ARBITRATION, AND COMMERCIAL LAW
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 25 -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
BCLP Partner and Global Co-Leader of International Arbitration, Pedro J. Martinez-Fraga, presented at the Center for Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Commercial Law's in-person conference at NYU School of Law on April 24, 2024. The conference was co-hosted by the Center and SciencesPo Law School and focused on "Exceptionalism in International Commercial Arbitration".
The aim of the co
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Bureau of Justice Statistics: Justice Department Recognizes Crime Victim Services Professionals and Survivors at 2024 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon and Office for Victims of Crime Director Kristina Rose today recognized 8 individuals and organizations for their advocacy, innovation, and research on behalf of victims of crime.
"We recognize the individuals and organizations represented here that go above and beyond to assist others in their time of crisis," Assist
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CalArts Appoints Katy Dammers Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Performing Arts at REDCAT
VALENCIA, California, April 26 -- California Institute of the Arts issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
The Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (REDCAT) announced the appointment of Katy Dammers as Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Performing Arts after an extensive international search. Dammers begins her work as a key member of REDCAT's leadership and creative team on May 1.
A curator of dance, theater, music, performance, and digital experiences, Dammers has worked across t
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CalState-East Bay: University Diversity Officer Kathleen Wong(Lau) Named Administrator of the Year
HAYWARD, California, April 25 -- California State University East Bay campus issued the following news:
The California State Student Association has named University Diversity Officer Kathleen Wong(Lau) the 2023-24 Administrator of the Year.
According to CSSA Executive Director Joe Nino, this award signifies the deep appreciation and respect the student body holds for Wong(Lau)'s visionary leadership and the tangible differences she has made in their academic and personal development.
In a l
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CalState-Fullerton: Expert in the Biology of Aging Applauded for Achievements in Teaching
FULLERTON, California, April 26 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release:
As a Cal State Fullerton undergraduate student, Melanie Garcia struggled with her academic and career path in biology.
Garcia decided to take one last biological science course before giving up.
By chance, Garcia ended up in an introductory genetics course taught by Parvin Shahrestani, associate professor of biological science, who helped her stay on track to graduate with a bac
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CalState-Fullerton: Geologist Recognized for Reconstructing Past Climates to Inform the Future
FULLERTON, California, April 26 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release:
As one of the leading paleoclimatologists, Cal State Fullerton's Matthew E. Kirby focuses on unraveling clues about California's climate history over the past 120,000 years.
Kirby, professor of geological sciences, starts by collecting mud in long tubes from a natural lake and then analyzing the lake sediments in the lab to reconstruct past climate.
His research in paleoclimato
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CalState-Fullerton: Political Science Professor Puts Collegiality at the Center of His Work
FULLERTON, California, April 26 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release:
When Stephen Stambough walked into his first Academic Senate meeting at Cal State Fullerton, he looked around the room to find that it was filled with smart, dedicated faculty members who brought unique perspectives to the table.
"Shared governance only works when there is a venue for all voices and not just the most experienced voices, the loudest voices, the familiar voices, or
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Calvin University: Stacia Hoeksema Named Professor of the Year
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 25 -- Calvin University issued the following news:
Stacia Hoeksema has been teaching in Calvin's social work department for more than two decades.
"Stacia is the best of us," said Professor Mark Mulder, a colleague of hers. "She gives an incredible amount of herself to her colleagues, but even more so to her students."
On Tuesday, April 22, 2024, those words were validated when a gathering of family, friends, colleagues, and current and former students showed up
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CCU Recognizes 2023-2024 Student Involvement and Leadership Awards Winners
CONWAY, South Carolina, April 26 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news:
Coastal Carolina University held its annual Student Involvement and Leadership Awards (SILA) ceremony on Tuesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. in the Singleton Building, Allen Ballroom. During this year's ceremony, outstanding students, faculty, and staff, as well as groups, were recognized and received a plaque, certificate, or a coveted Chanticleer rooster trophy.
Rachel Jeric, an interdisciplinary studies majo
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Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers: 2024 Awards Explore AI and Emerging Technologies
LONDON, England, April 25 -- The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers issued the following news:
The overarching theme of the 2024 CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Award is Emerging Technologies. More specifically, Students, Graduates and Young Engineers are being asked to assess the impacts and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence, to varying degrees, on the building services industry.
To provide some inspiration and support for potential applicants, CIBSE is hosting a panel disc
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Chen, Ryan, Wolfner elected to arts and sciences academy
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Professors Peng Chen, Timothy A. Ryan, M.S. '86, Ph.D. '89, and Mariana Wolfner '74 have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced on April 24.
They are among 250 new members of the academy, who are being recognized for their excellence and who are invited to uphold its mission of engaging across disciplines and divides.
"We honor these artists, scholars, scientists and leaders i
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CHOP Researchers Discover Underlying Biology Behind Fontan-Associated Liver Disease
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 25 (TNSres) -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
As patients with congenital heart diseases live longer, researchers are attempting to understand some of the other complications they may face as they age. In a new study, a team from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used state-of-the-art technologies to understand the underlying biology of Fontan-associated liver disease (FALD).
The findings, published to
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Christian Aid Legacy Team Wins Award
LONDON, England, April 25 -- Christian Aid issued the following news release:
Christian Aid is celebrating after winning an award for its work encouraging people to leave gifts in Wills.
Training Specialist Kathy Childress was named Legacy Professional of the Year at the Smee and Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2024.
Smee and Ford works with charities, offering support on legacy giving, from fundraising strategy to administration once a charity has been named in a Will.
These accolades recognise a
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Church of England: National Redress Scheme - Proposed Financial Award Framework and Approach to Funding
LONDON, England, April 26 -- The Church of England issued the following news release:
Details of the proposed financial award framework for the Church of England's national Redress Scheme have been published. If approved, the framework would be used to calculate offers of financial redress to survivors and victims of Church-related abuse. Details of the proposed approach to funding the Redress Scheme have also been announced.
Financial Award Framework
The Redress Project Board has agreed the
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Clark Atlanta University to Receive Federal Appropriate Earmark Award of $630,000 for Public Safety Enhancement Project From Congresswoman Nikema Williams
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news:
United States Congresswoman Nikema Williams recently announced that she has secured more than $12 million in community project funding for Georgia's Fifth Congressional District and requested an appropriated earmark award of $630,000 for public safety improvements at Clark Atlanta University. The funding falls under Federal Nexus--funding provided by the federal government for private land-- under the purposes of
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Colin Powell Elementary School Teacher Named 2024 Washington Post Teacher of the Year
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
Laura Senturia, a fourth-grade teacher at Colin Powell Elementary School, has been named the 2024 Washington Post Teacher of the Year. This recognition is for educators who have exemplified excellence in their profession by inspiring learning, encouraging individual growth, demonstrating subject matter expertise, fostering collaboration, and leading by example. She was selected from a group of 19 finali
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Columbus State University: Communication Students to Learn From Industry Veterans Through New Professional-in-Residence Program
COLUMBUS, Georgia, April 26 -- Columbus State University issued the following news:
A name and face familiar to the Chattahoochee Valley will soon take on a new role in Columbus State University's Department of Communication.
Through the department's new Professional-in-Residence program, students will learn from and shadow seasoned journalists, broadcasters and other communication professionals as part of their classroom studies and through internships and practicum experiences. In some case
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Community Engagement Awards honor exceptional people, projects
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Collaboration was the theme of the evening at the second annual Community Engagement Awards, held April 16 in the Statler Hotel Ballroom. Hosted by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, the event celebrated excellence in local and global university-community partnerships.
"Nearly 80% of this year's graduating seniors have participated in community-engaged learning. This impressive reach takes the dedication of
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Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Wins Award From U.S. Small Business Administration's 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven as a Stage One winner for the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC). The Community Foundation will receive a $50,000 cash prize for its impactful and inclusive approach to nurturing a collaborative national innovation ecosystem to advance small business re
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Conn. Gov. Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Applaud Legislative Confirmation of State Board of Education Members
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 26 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker are applauding the Connecticut General Assembly for voting to confirm all seven of the governor's nominees to the Connecticut State Board of Education. The Senate approved the nominees on Wednesday, and the House of Representatives confirmed the members earlier this month.
Dr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Dr. Seth
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Cooley Among Finalists in Ten China Law Awards Categories
BEIJING, China, April 26 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Cooley was shortlisted by Asian Legal Business for its annual China Law Awards, which honor outstanding performance by private practitioners and in-house legal teams in China. The publication recognized the firm's work across ten award categories - three for the entire firm, four for deals and three for individual lawyers.
Cooley was shortlisted as International Law Firm of the Year, Healthcare Law Firm of the Y
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Dairy Business Association Announces 2023-24 Legislative Session Awards
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The Dairy Business Association issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin's leading dairy advocacy organization, announced its 2023-24 legislative awards today. More than two dozen lawmakers earned the association's recognition for their commitment to the state's nearly $50 billion dairy industry.
Representative Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City, received DBA's 2023-24 Legislative Champion Award, the association's hig
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Dartmouth College: Beilock Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 25 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the oldest scholarly honor society in the United States, has elected President Sian Leah Beilock as a member.
President Beilock, a renowned cognitive scientist and one of the leading experts on the brain and body factors that influence learning and performance, was elected for her contributions to the social and behavioral sciences.
She is one of 250 scholars and practi
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Dr. Cynthia Roddey, Winthrop's First African-American Student, to Receive Honorary Doctorate, Deliver Commencement Address
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 26 -- Winthrop University issued the following news:
Sixty years after she first entered Winthrop College as its first African-American student, Dr. Cynthia Plair Roddey '67 will stand before the latest Winthrop University graduates to give them advice.
Roddey is the Commencement speaker for two undergraduate ceremonies on May 4 at Winthrop Coliseum. She will tell the Class of 2024 about lessons she has learned during decades of service in the education field.
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Dr. Daniel Black, Author and African American Studies Professor, to Deliver Address at Clark Atlanta University's 35th Commencement Exercises
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news:
Clark Atlanta University has announced that Dr. Daniel Black, a 1988 graduate of Clark College (a parent institution of the university), author and a veteran professor of African American Studies at the university, will deliver the address during its 35th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 18, 2023, at 8 a.m., at the Clark Atlanta University Panther Stadium.
Black has written seven novels, including The Comi
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Dr. Shanda Blackmon Named Director of The Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine
HOUSTON, Texas, April 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
Dr. Shanda H. Blackmon, renowned in the field of thoracic surgery, specializing in minimally invasive lung segmentectomy and complex thoracic surgery, has been named director of the Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine. She joins the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine in the David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery.
"We are thrilled to have Dr. Blackmon
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DTU Alumni in Forbes' 30 Under 30
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 25 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news:
DTU alumni Dominik Mate Kovacs has been named in the internationally recognised Forbes' 30 under 30 Europe list in the Technology category.
Dominik Mate Kovacs holds a bachelor's degree from DTU in General Engineering with a focus on Cyber Systems. In 2020, he received the DTU award for Student Startup of the Year for his startup Defudger, which used artificial intelligence to detect fake photos
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Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Amanda Randles Awarded ACM Prize in Computing
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 25 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
Amanda Randles, the Alfred Winborne and Victoria Stover Mordecai Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Duke University, was awarded the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Prize in Computing. This prestigious award is presented to early-to-mid-career computer scientists whose research contributions have fundamental impact and broad implications. Awardees receive $250,000 from
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East-West Center: Former Governor George Ariyoshi Honored for Pacific Statecraft
HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 26 -- The East-West Center, an organization that says it promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the U.S., Asia and the Pacific, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Former Hawai'i Governor George Ariyoshi was honored yesterday evening in a ceremony at the East-West Center presenting him with the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders' Loulou Award for his significant contributions to regional relations across the Pacifi
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Esteemed Research Centre Which Predicts Election Results Now Part of the University of Exeter
EXETER, England, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news:
The esteemed Elections Centre - known for predicting election results and providing crucial data on votes for the past four decades - is now part of the University of Exeter.
The centre is widely recognised as the resource for local level elections data, expertise and research in Britain. It is relied upon by many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News, ITV News and PA Media (the Press Association), t
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European Committee of the Regions: Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform - Joint Efforts to Tackle Pollution Must Continue After EU Elections
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 25 (TNSres) -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
The Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform - a joint initiative of the European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions bringing together experts and key stakeholders - met on 18 April to discuss the next steps on the EU's zero-pollution agenda and the importance of continuing the joint efforts to reach the 2030 targets on improving air, water and soil qua
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Evjue Chair, Hilldale professors named
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
Six members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty have received the Evjue Distinguished Chair and Hilldale Professorships.
The Evjue Distinguished Chair
Michael Wagner Photo: Jeff Miller
Michael Wagner, professor of journalism and mass communication, is the William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea.
The chair was created with an endowment from the William T. Evjue
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Fact Sheet: HUD Prioritizes Resilient, Efficient, and Green Homes and Community Development
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is improving the lives of the families and communities that HUD serves by reducing energy and insurance costs and improving resilience. As the nation drives toward a clean energy and carbon free future, HUD is ensuring that low-income and historically disadvantaged communities are part of the
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Falmouth University: Online Photography Student Wins Emerging Artist Award at The Photography & Video Show
FALMOUTH, England, April 25 -- Falmouth University issued the following news:
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Current Photography MA (Online) student Natalie Persoglio has won the 2024 Emerging Artist Award at The Photography & Video Show.
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Held at the Birmingham NEC in March this year, The Photography & Video Show is an annual event bringing together some of the biggest exhibitors in photography and moving image.
Natalie won the Emerging Artist Award at this year's show for her work Last Bus Home, a piece whi
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FCPS Adapted Physical Education Teacher Named National Teacher of the Year by SHAPE
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 26 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
Cadi Doyle, an adapted physical education (APE) teacher at Waples Mill and Oakton elementary schools, has been named the National Teacher of the Year for Adapted Physical Education by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE). Doyle received the award at the SHAPE America national convention, held in Cleveland last month.
Her lessons are comprehensive and designed based on
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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Announces First Quarter 2024 Operating Results
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 26 (TNSres) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, a federal district bank, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (Bank) today announced its unaudited first quarter 2024 operating results. Net income for the first quarter of 2024 was $124 million, a decrease of $71 million compared with net income of $195 million for the first quarter of 2023. Net income for the first quarter of 2023 included $4
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Fisher Center at Bard Announces Programming for the Spiegeltent at Bard SummerScape 2024, June 28 - August 17
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 25 -- Bard College issued the following news release:
The Fisher Center at Bard, one of the country's leading multidisciplinary producing institutions, today announces SummerScape 2024's Spiegeltent programming, June 28-August 17. The platform for cutting-edge artistry and revelry annually brings summer weekends of dazzling performances, dancing, and drinks to the Hudson River Valley. This year, it returns with a lineup of acclaimed artists curated by Caleb
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FMU School of Education Honors Roy Ann Jolley ('75, '84)
FLORENCE, South Carolina, April 26 -- Francis Marion University issued the following news:
Francis Marion University's School of Education honored alumnus Roy Ann Jolley at its annual alumni awards ceremony at The Cottage on campus April 11.
Jolley was presented with the prestigious Educator Alumni Award in recognition of her exemplary service to the children and families of the Pee Dee region. She has positively impacted the lives of countless students in her career as both a teacher and prin
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Four VMI Retirees Recognized For Their Inspiration
LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 26 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
A hallmark of Virginia Military Institute is cadets marching in parades. Whether on post, in a Christmas parade, or in a presidential or gubernatorial inaugural parade, marching VMI cadets are always a favorite to spectators, and can evoke feelings of pride, patriotism, and valor. One particular parade that brings out mixed emotions of melancholy and celebration though, is the annual retirement parade for st
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Francis Crick Institute: Vitamin D Alters Mouse Gut Bacteria to Give Better Cancer Immunity
LONDON, England, April 26 (TNSres) -- The Francis Crick Institute issued the following news on April 25, 2024:
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Aalborg University in Denmark, have found that vitamin D encourages the growth of a type of gut bacteria in mice which improves immunity to cancer.
Reported today in Science, the researchers found that mice given a diet rich in vitamin D had better immune
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FSU Center for Global Engagement Names 2024 Global Citizen Award Recipients
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Seamus Toner
Nadia Rassech, an undergraduate student studying international affairs and Middle Eastern Studies, and Yeimy Roberto, a Ph.D. candidate majoring in Hispanic linguistics, received the 2024 Global Citizen Award from FSU's Center for Global Engagement (CGE).
The award recognizes outstanding students who have actively engaged in intercultural initiatives on campus or abroad and who have exemplif
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FSU College of Law Professor Earns 2024 Distinguished Teacher Award
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Anna Prentiss
Justin Sevier, the Charles W. Ehrhardt Professor of Litigation at the Florida State University College of Law, has earned the university's most prestigious honor for teaching due to his interactive and captivating instructional style.
Sevier received FSU's 2023-2024 Distinguished Teacher Award during the annual Faculty Awards Celebration on Tuesday, April 23, at the Augustus B. Turnbull III
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FSU Historian Named Stanford Humanities Center Fellow
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Dena Reddick
A Florida State University associate professor of history has earned a competitive humanities award for the 2024-25 academic year in support of a book project on the Ottoman Empire.
Nilay Ozok-Gundogan, an associate professor in the Department of History, was elected a fellow of the Stanford Humanities Center in support of her book tentatively titled "Forging Empire: Mineral Extracti
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FSU Names Four Faculty Distinguished Research Professor
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 26 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Kathleen Haughney
Florida State University has bestowed the title of Distinguished Research Professor on four outstanding faculty members for their exemplary research productivity and contributions to their fields.
"Outstanding national and international scholarly output and creativity is a cornerstone of a thriving research enterprise," said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. "I am
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FSU to Hold Six Commencement Ceremonies May 3-4
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Patty Cox
Four distinguished graduates of Florida State University and a U.S. congressman will be the featured speakers during FSU's spring commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.
President Richard McCullough will preside over five commencement ceremonies in addition to a doctoral hooding ceremony for Ph.D. graduates from all disciplines. About
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Ga. State Senate: Sen. Greg Dolezal Awarded 'Lawmaker of the Year' by Greater Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Last week, Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming) was awarded 'Lawmaker of the Year' by Greater Georgia at their second annual legislative awards ceremony.
Sen. Greg Dolezal spoke of his recognition, stating, "I am deeply honored to receive the 'Lawmaker of the Year' award from Greater Georgia. This recognition reaffirms my commitment to upholding conservative values while serving the needs of my
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GBH Productions Honored With Eight Peabody Award Nominations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 26 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release:
Boston public media producer GBH has been recognized with eight George Foster Peabody Award nominations for outstanding productions released in 2023.
Produced at GBH, FRONTLINE, U.S. television's longest running investigative documentary series, was recognized by the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors with six nominations. The 2024 Academy-Award winner for Best Documentary 20 Days i
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Georgia House: Rep. Johnny Chastain Receives Award for Support of North Georgia Technical College
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release:
State Representative Johnny Chastain (R-Blue Ridge) recently received an award for his dedicated support of technical education and North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) at the college's "1943 Gala," hosted by NGTC's Foundation Board of Trustees.
"I am deeply honored to receive this award from North Georgia Technical College, recognizing my commitment to supporting technical education," said Rep. Chastain. "The
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Grove City College: Ari Campbell, Alarie Findley Earn Man, Woman of the Year Honors
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
The 2024 Grove City College Senior Man and Woman of the Year awards were presented, respectively, to Ari Campbell and Alarie Findley on Wednesday, April 24 during the College's annual Recognition Convocation.
Findley, a Mechanical Engineering major from East Earl, Pa., is a Trustee Fellow and gifted violinist who played for three years in the String Quartet and is currently the concertmaster for bot
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GWHCC Helps Bring Digital Transformation to Diverse Small Businesses in the DC Region With Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Today, he Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced its plan to help bring a new online curriculum to small businesses across the DC region: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. In partnership with Next Street and LISC, the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online curriculum is designed to give small businesses the tools they need to thrive in toda
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HACU, MGM Resorts International accepting scholarship applications
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 24 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is partnering with MGM Resorts International to award scholarships to eligible undergraduate freshman at HACU-member institutions. A total of 17 ($1,000) MGM Resorts International Scholarships will be awarded.
The MGM Resorts International Scholarships are available to undergraduate freshman s
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Hastings College: Students, Faculty Recognized at 2024 Celebration of Excellence Convocation
HASTINGS, Nebraska, April 26 -- Hastings College issued the following news:
During Hastings College's Celebration of Excellence Convocation April 24, 2024, students and faculty were recognized for their outstanding achievements.
The Don and Nancy Seaton Faculty Achievement Award was presented to Jessica Allen-Pickett, assistant professor of teacher education. Dr. Amanda Solem, associate professor of biology, received the Vondrak Outstanding Advisor Award. Dr. Bobbi Buchholz, professor of mathe
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Hendrix College: 2024 Honors Day Convocation
CONWAY, Arkansas, April 26 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release:
Hendrix College students were recognized for academic excellence and campus community service at the 2024 Honors Day Convocation today in the Wellness and Athletics Center.
Jayson Crumpler '24, a politics major and music minor from Cabot, Arkansas, was awarded the President's Medal, which is presented each year to the graduating student who best exemplifies the highest ideals of the College. Criteria include exce
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Hilton Grand Vacations Unveils 2024 Brand Ambassadors to Headline Exclusive Member Experiences
ORLANDO, Florida, April 25 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release:
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces its 2024 Hilton Grand Vacation Brand Ambassadors, including legendary golfer Annika Sorenstam, iconic musician Joey Fatone, singer and actress Katharine McPhee and others. These brand ambassadors will be a central part of the thousands of exclusive private events hosted
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HPU's Trial Advocacy Program Achieves Success in Competitions Throughout 2023-2024
BROWNWOOD, Texas, April 26 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news:
Students in Howard Payne University's Trial Advocacy program, comprising Moot Court and Mock Trial teams, earned honors in competition against students from across the U.S. in a wide range of events during the 2023-2024 academic year. The program is under the direction of Kenan Boland, assistant professor of government, and is part of the Experiential Learning program offered through HPU's Guy D. Newman Honors Acad
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Hudson County Community College Receives $1.75 Million Training Grant From United States Department of Labor
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 25 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news:
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) has named Hudson County Community College (HCCC) the recipient of a $1.75 million Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant (SCCTG). The funding will expand the College's Gateway to Innovation program's capacity to provide training that addresses the skill needs of employers in the Hudson County Financial Services and Technology sectors. The grant w
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IADR Invites Contributions to the John Greenspan Travel Award Endowment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 26 -- The International Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research issued the following news release:
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) is pleased to announce the IADR John Greenspan Travel Award Endowment. Greenspan was the seventy-third President of IADR (1996-97) and the seventeenth President of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (1988-89). He passed away on March 31, 2023
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IISD: EU's Historic Energy Charter Treaty Vote Will Boost Energy Transition
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 25 -- The International Institute for Sustainable Development issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
The European Parliament has today voted for a historic withdrawal of the European Union (EU) from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).
The vote follows almost 10 months of negotiations after the European Commission's original proposal for an EU departure from the ECT-during which Germany, France, and Poland have formally left the treaty and a growing number o
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Immunologist receives biomedical research award
ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Ashley Nelson, assistant professor of immunology research in the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine, has received a 2023 Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award from The Hartwell Foundation. The award provides $100,000 direct cost support per year for three years and designation as a Hartwell Investigator.
Nelson's award will support her research into impaired immune responses in children with as
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In Honor of 'The De Young Open' Artist, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Drawing Room SF Establish the Sarah K. Delson Arts Fellowship Program
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 26 -- Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco issued the following news release:
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco ("the Museums") and the Drawing Room SF announce the launch of the Sarah K. Delson Arts Fellowship Program (the "Fellowship"). Honoring artist Sarah K. Delson, whose work was featured in the inaugural 2020 presentation of The de Young Open triennial, the Fellowship is designed to bolster Bay Area artists whose practice has been significantly shifted
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International Institute for Sustainable Development: CSDDD - EU's Due Diligence Law Vote Should Drive Supply Chain Sustainability Efforts
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 25 -- The International Institute for Sustainable Development issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
The European Parliament has today voted to adopt the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), following months of negotiations between the European Union (EU) institutions and member states.
"Ensuring that corporations take responsibility for preventing and managing the environmental, labor, and human rights impacts of their supply chains
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Internationally Acclaimed Physicist Named FSU Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Amy Farnum-Patronis
An internationally renowned physicist with an esteemed track record of research, teaching and service has been named Florida State University's 2024-2025 Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor.
Harrison Prosper, a professor in the Department of Physics since 1993, has been recognized by FSU faculty members with the highest honor they can bestow upon one of their own. He is the fifth
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Iowa Farm Bureau Awards Nearly $270K in Scholarships to Iowa Students
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, April 25 -- The Iowa Farm Bureau issued the following news release:
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has granted scholarships to 109 current and future college students looking to further their post-high school education within the agricultural industry.
Twenty-seven scholarships were awarded to first-time recipients, and 78 scholarships were renewed for 2024. Scholarships are renewable up to four years, or $10,000, for students planning to obtain a two- or four-ye
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ISH Tecnologia Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Market-Leading Position and Helping Secure and Grow Latin American Organizations
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 26 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release:
Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the managed and professional security services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes ISH Tecnologia with the 2023 Brazilian Company of the Year Award. The company has over 27 years of experience delivering managed security services. It
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ISU Trio Headed Abroad After Selection for Prestigious Fulbright Awards
AMES, Iowa, April 25 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
Two Iowa State University students and one recent graduate will travel abroad after they were selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
The Fulbright awards, announced this month, give grants to participants who wish to pursue graduate studies, conduct research or teach English abroad. The three awardees accepted into the program this year with ISU connections are:
Summer Awad, a graduate stude
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IU Celebrating 2024 Commencement Across the State; Scott Dorsey to Speak at IU Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 26 -- Indiana University issued the following news release:
Indiana University will award nearly 19,000 degrees in commencement ceremonies and celebrations across the state from May 3 to 9.
The ceremonies will include student speakers who were selected to represent their graduating classes and a guest speaker for IU Bloomington.
This year, the start times for some ceremonies were moved to the evening where possible to make them more convenient for families travelin
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Ivy Tech Community College Selects ECampus.com as New Ivy+ Textbooks Equitable Access and Campus Retail Partner
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 25 -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news:
Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's largest postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited community college, has selected eCampus.com, a leader in online bookstores and collegiate retail solutions, to support the institution's Ivy+ Textbooks equitable access program and campus retail operations.
Ivy+ Textbooks is Ivy Tech's award-winning program that provides students 100% of require
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Jackson Public Schools: Jim Hill HS English Teacher Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
JACKSON, Mississippi, April 25 -- Jackson Public Schools issued the following news:
Tracee Thompson, a 20-year English teacher at Jim Hill Senior High School, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).
The award is named after one of the organization's founders, Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes. The Educator of Distinction recognizes outstanding role models who have made a l
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Jacobs Named ATU-Ozark Campus Chancellor
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 25 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
Dr. Sheila R. Jacobs is the next chancellor at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus.
Her appointment was announced on Wednesday, April 24, by Dr. Russell Jones, ATU interim president.
"Dr. Jacobs has an investment in and knowledge of Arkansas Tech University that is rare and special," said Jones. "Dating back to her involvement in the leadership programs implemented by Jimmy Ferguson during her time as an
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Kan. Gov. Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Reforming Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
TOPEKA, Kansas, April 25 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 458, reforming the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act. The bill establishes new guidelines for asset forfeiture, improving due process for property owners, increasing governmental accountability, and not unduly interfering with federal assistance to local law enforcement in asset forfeiture.
"This bill represents a significant
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Kansas State University: Johnson Cancer Research Center Supports Next-Gen Student Research With New Award
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 26 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release:
Kansas State University's Johnson Cancer Research Center is endorsing the next generation of cancer researchers and supporting cutting-edge research in the field with its new Graduate Cancer Research Scholarship and Support Award.
The center has selected two outstanding graduate students to receive this esteemed award: Grant Brooke, doctoral student in microbiology, Topeka; and Ramona Weber, doct
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KU Announces New 2024-2028 Self Graduate Fellows
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Fifteen doctoral students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas' prestigious Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking the 35th anniversary of the program since its establishment in 1989. This incoming group of fellows matches the largest cohort, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to over 200 students throughout program's history. In fall 2
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KU Professor of Anthropology Receives Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship to Work on 2nd Book
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Jennifer Raff is on a mission to make genetic research on human evolution something everyone can understand.
Raff, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Kansas, was recently awarded a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for her work on the history of human populations through sequencing the genomes of contemporary peoples and their ancestors.
The fellowship will allow Raff to work on he
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Lapland University Awards Leeds Beckett Academic Honorary Doctorate
LEEDS, England, April 25 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news:
An academic from Leeds Beckett University is to receive an honorary doctorate for her commitment to Arctic education research. Professor Mhairi C Beaton, from the Carnegie School of Education, is being awarded the title Honorary Doctor of Education by the University of Lapland.
The University of Lapland confers honorary doctoral degrees on people who have developed their research and education, advanced internation
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Larsen: $16 Million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant Helps Make Ports of Seattle and Tacoma Cleaner and Greener
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHA) awarded a $16 million grant to the Northwest Seaport Alliance to help reduce truck air pollution near the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma.
The grant funding comes from the Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program (RTEPF), which was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to impr
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LCRA, City of Brenham Award $25,000 Grant to Unity Theatre Company
BRENHAM, Texas, April 26 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
The Unity Theatre Company will replace 22-year-old carpeting and seating in the Main Stage theater, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Brenham.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $18,385 in matching funds from the theater, will pay for new carpet and supportive seating to create a more comfortable and inviting atmosphere f
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Le Moyne Colleg: Norrell Edwards Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Development Grant
SYRACUSE, New York, April 24 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release:
Norrell Edwards, Ph.D., assistant professor of English and the 75th Anniversary Endowed Professor of Humanities, has been awarded a $60,000 federal grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program.
The two-year grant represents the maximum award possible under this highly competitive program; in this round of competition, the NEH received n
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Limited Submission Opportunity: ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards (Initiator and Accelerator)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
Applications due May 22
These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site.
Vanderbilt University may submit two nominations to the American Diabetes Association for the Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards--one nomination spanning basic through preclinical research and one nomination spanning clinical through public health research. Each nomination can be f
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Loughborough University: A Quarter of Blind and Partially Sighted People Miss Out on Their Disability Benefits
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 24 (TNSres) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release:
New research from the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University, produced for RNIB, reveals that more than one in four blind and partially sighted people (83,000) miss-out on the disability benefits they're entitled to.
Applications being refused and issues with submitting applications were key factors in the substantial deficit in the take-up of disability benefits amon
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Lycoming College: Saxophonist and Poet Collaborator Interviewed in Next Issue of Brilliant Corners
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 26 (TNSres) -- Lycoming College issued the following news:
About composing music for poetry, saxophonist and composer Benjamin Boone says, "Sometimes if you force music upon something that's already beautiful, you detract from that beauty. The combination is not better. If one and one don't equal three, why do it? That's my philosophy."
The Summer 2024 issue of Brilliant Corners features an interview with Boone, focusing largely on his four collaborations with
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Lynn University: Student Research Symposium Highlights Student Achievements
BOCA RATON, Florida, April 26 (TNSres) -- Lynn University issued the following news:
The College of Arts and Sciences hosted the 2024 Lynn University Student Research Symposium. Congratulations to all the award winners:
Presentation awards
* Best oral presentation: "AI's Carbon Shadow: An Exploration of the Energy Dilemma and Earth's Future," by Olga Roussos. Faculty mentor: Ellen Ramsey, associate professor.
* Best overall poster presentation: "Emotional Eating, Self-Esteem, and Resilience
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Marriott Bonvoy: Asia Pacific Gen-Zs and Millenials Seek to Unlock Value and Maximize Travel Experience With One Loyalty Program
SINGAPORE, April 25 (TNSres) --Marriott Bonvoy, a subsidiary of Marriott International, issued the following news:
A survey by Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program of Marriott International, has found that a majority of Gen Zs and Millennials in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) prefer the simplicity of belonging to one comprehensive loyalty travel program.
While 60% of APEC Gen Zs and Millennials are actively subscribed to loyalty programs, the challenge of juggling several loy
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Mesa Community College: SRP Gifts Electric Vehicle to College, Spurs EV Training Course
MESA, Arizona, April 26 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release:
The Salt River Project (SRP) donated a 2017 Ford Fusion from its fleet to the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation for the Automotive Service Program at Mesa Community College.
"There are more than 3.3 million electric vehicles on the road today in the U.S., and that number is expected to skyrocket to 26.4 million by 2030," said Kate Kochenderfer, senior director of Supply Chain, Transportation and Flight Se
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Miami University Faculty Scholar and Junior Faculty Scholar Awards Announced
OXFORD, Ohio, April 25 -- Miami University issued the following news:
Miami University Faculty Scholar Awards for 2024 have been presented to Katie Johnson, professor of English; John Bowblis, professor of Economics and research fellow of Scripps Gerontology Center, and Michele Navakas, professor of English.
University Faculty Scholar Awards honor faculty whose sustained excellence in research or other creative activity has brought them prominence in their fields.
Miami University Junior Facu
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Miami University: Forbes Ranks Miami No. 16 Overall on America's Best Employers for Diversity List
OXFORD, Ohio, April 25 -- Miami University issued the following news:
Miami University has been recognized on Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024 list, reinforcing its reputation as a workplace that embraces inclusive excellence.
Miami, which employs about 3,700 people, was ranked No. 16 overall. It is the only "Education" industry listed in the top 29, followed by Brown University at No. 30 and Cleveland State University at No. 33.
Forbes partnered with Statista, a market rese
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Miller School Pathologists Recognized at International Pathology Conference
MIAMI, Florida, April 26 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
Rhonda Yantiss, M.D., and Elizabeth Montgomery, M.D., faculty members of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, were honored at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology's (USCAP) annual meeting in March.
Dr. Yantiss, professor and co-chief of the Division of Anatomic Pathology and director of the Surgical Pathol
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Monmouth University: Prof. Veit Named Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 25 -- Monmouth University issued the following news:
Richard F. Veit, Ph.D., professor in the Department of History and Anthropology, has been appointed as the new provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at Monmouth University. Veit previously served as interim provost.
"I look forward to Dr. Veit's continued contributions as provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, and to working alongside him in support of our students towards
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More Than 1,500 Set to Graduate at UW-Whitewater's Spring Commencement Ceremonies
WHITEWATER, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Whitewater campus issued the following news release:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will celebrate the achievements of its graduates on Saturday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 14, as proud families and friends gather for the 2024 spring commencement ceremonies on the Whitewater and Rock County campuses.
On the university's Whitewater campus, a total of 1,437 May and August graduates will cross the stage on May 11 to receive thei
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Morgan State University Welcomes International Business Executive and University Chancellor Sir Samuel Esson Jonah to Keynote the 147th Spring Commencement
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 26 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release:
Morgan State University President David K. Wilson announced today the selection of Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, chancellor of the University of Cape Coast Ghana and executive chairman of Jonah Capital, to serve as keynote speaker at the university's 147th Spring Commencement. Ranked among the world's most influential businesspeople, Sir Jonah is recognized throughout the continent of Africa and internationall
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Nearly $32M in Capital Funding to Non-Profit Arts, Cultural Organizations
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
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NYSCA Grants will Support Over 100 Projects in All 10 Regions of New York State
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $32 million has been awarded through the New York State Council on the Arts' Capital Projects Fund to support 102 projects in every region of the state. This investment in non-profit arts and cultural organizations across New York supports cruci
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NAACP Continues to Support Minority-Owned Businesses in Hospitality through Grants Sponsored by Bacardi
WASHINGTON, April 25 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release:
Today, the NAACP announces the next iteration of the Backing the B.A.R. (Business Accounts & Retailers) Acceleration Grant Program sponsored by Bacardi U.S.A. offering $100,000 in grants to the industry. First launched to increase support of Black-owned bars, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, liquor stores, and small businesses in the process of applying for a liquor license, the program aims to support t
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NASFAA President Justin Draeger Announces Plans to Step Down
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) today announced that its President & CEO, Justin Draeger, will be stepping down from his role, effective June 21, 2024 following the National Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For 14 years, since assuming leadership on July 1, 2010, Mr. Draeger has been instrumental in shaping NAS
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Nebraska Law to Award 150+ Degrees During May 3 Ceremony
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 26 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska College of Law will award more than 150 degrees during a May 3 commencement ceremony.
The Bob Devaney Sports Center, 1600 Court St., will host the ceremony at 4 p.m. Doors open to the public at 3 p.m. The ceremony is expected to last about 90 minutes.
Dean Richard E. Moberly will preside over the ceremony, and Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett will confer degrees.
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New Agreement Between BMJ Impact Analytics and the Office of Health Economics (OHE) Announced
LONDON, England, April 26 -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release:
Leading global healthcare knowledge provider, BMJ, and the Office of Health Economics (OHE) are delighted to announce that the award-winning* BMJ Impact Analytics, will now be available to researchers at OHE.
Developed in collaboration with pioneering start-up Overton, BMJ Impact Analytics is the most comprehensive tool to track and share the real-world impact of medical and health research. BMJ Impact Analyt
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New center supported by NSF will catalyze data-driven insights in molecular and cellular biosciences
WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
The U.S. National Science Foundation has made a $20 million award to support the creation of the National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS). The center will combine vast amounts of available data on molecular and cellular systems with diverse research expertise and computational resources to understand how and why new properties and phenomena emerge in
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New Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research at Bristol
BRISTOL, England, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:
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A new Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research (CAESAR) is to be set up at Bristol.
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Led by Matthew Ridd, GP and Professor of Primary Health Care, the Centre seeks to improve the diagnosis and treatment of common skin and allergy problems in primary care.
The majority of people with skin and allergy conditions are looked after by their GP. However, there are many
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New scientific resources map food components to improve human and environmental health
DALLAS, Texas, April 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
DALLAS, April 24, 2024 -- The Periodic Table of Food Initiative ('the Initiative'), a pioneering collaboration led by the American Heart Association, the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, has unveiled an initial suite of scientific tools, data, and training aimed at revolutionizing global agriculture and nutrition. This first phase int
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Niagara College and Willow Arts Community Partner on Inclusive Art Project
WELLAND, Ontario, April 26 -- Niagara College issued the following news release:
Inspiring artwork created by Niagara College students and members from the Willow Arts Community will brighten up an on-campus space dedicated to supporting students this spring.
Four large-scale canvases - each created through a diversity and inclusion lens - were revealed on April 22 at an event hosted by NC's Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services (HWAS).
The artwork was commissioned by HWAS with a goal o
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University: University of Minnesota, A&T Kick Off Research Partnership Program
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 25 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news:
University of Minnesota (UMN) officials have announced a new research partnership program with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the largest of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities.
"Solving complex grand challenge problems requires research universities like ours to actively seek out collaborators and talent to pu
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NRB President & CEO Statement on Passover
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- National Religious Broadcasters President and CEO Troy A. Miller issued the following statement on April 23, 2024:
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NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller has issued a statement during Passover, expressing NRB's continued solidarity and friendship with Israel and the Jewish people.
The following statement is attributable to Troy A. Miller, NRB President & CEO:
"We wish a peaceful observance of Passover to our Jewish friends in Israel and the United States. NRB and it
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NRCA and 1Life Software Partner to Launch the Safety Excellence Program
ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 26 -- The National Roofing Contractors Association issued the following news release:
The National Roofing Contractors Association has partnered with 1Life Software, a team of award-winning safety professionals and software developers, to launch the Safety Excellence Program.
With the goal of reducing the frequency and severity of work-related injuries in the roofing industry, NRCA and 1Life Software safety professionals and software developers created the safety mana
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Ohio Society of CPAs: How One Power of Change Honoree's Leadership Style Evolved
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 26 -- The Ohio Society of CPAs issued the following news:
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By Jessica Salerno-Shumaker, OSCPA senior content manager
Before Phyllis Seven Harris became a leader in the Cleveland nonprofit sector, she said starting out in her career she was shy and would rarely speak.
"I've learned to be more assertive," she said. "I like to talk, and I have something to say. I've made up in my mind that people don't get to hear my voice as much as other mainstream voices."
Now
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OMRF Recognizes Scientists, Board Members at Spring Meeting
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 25 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation honored seven scientists during this week's spring board meeting. Several board members also were recognized for long-term service.
Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., received OMRF's top award, the Edward L. & Thelma Gaylord Prize for Scientific Excellence.
For James, a rheumatologist and one of the world's leading lupus researchers, 2023
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Over 4,000 Female NCAA Athletes And Coalition Of Women's Advocacy Groups Demand The NCAA Board Of Governors End Discriminatory Policies And Protect Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Independent Women's Forum issued the following news release:
Our Bodies, Our Sports, the nation's leading coalition of women's advocacy organizations fighting for equal opportunity and fairness in women's sports, has activated a nationwide campaign, driving more than 4,000 personalized letters from NCAA female athletes to the NCAA Board of Governors. Additionally, Our Bodies, Our Sports delivered a coalition letter signed by its 12 member organizations from across th
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Paul J. Gelinas Student Wins Brookhaven Lab's Bridge Building Contest
UPTON, New York, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Amanda Liang, a ninth grader from Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School, won first place at the 45th annual Bridge Building Competition hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory on April 3.
The competition shows students in grades nine through 12 what it's like to be an engineer as they attempt to design a strong bri
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Paying a price to speak out, dissident writers help preserve freedoms
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Narges Mohammedi, a journalist and women's rights activist, smuggled her Nobel Peace Prize speech out of an Iranian jail so her 15-year-old twins, whom she has not seen for 10 years, could give it for her.
Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, a nonprofit whose goal is to raise awareness for the protection of free expression, was at the December 2023 award ceremony in Oslo to witness it.
"To contemplate the sacrifice
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Pingree Recognized for Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Efforts, Accepts ILAP's Policy Leader Award
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
Tonight, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) accepted the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project's (ILAP) 2023 Policy Leader award in recognition of her work and leadership in Congress to speed up asylum seeker work authorizations. Pingree accepted the award at an event in Portland on Wednesday night, where she dedicated the award to her Portland-based constituent services team.
"I'm incredibly honored to
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PIRG: Big Brands are Reducing Their Plastic Usage
PORTLAND, Oregon, April 26 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release:
What do the world's largest hotel chain, an entertainment giant and a big box retailer all have in common? Each recently committed to reducing single-use plastic after signing agreements with Green Century .
Green Century used its position as shareholders to win plastic reduction agreements from Costco*, Disney*, Marriott*, Hilton*, Mattel*, Hasbro*, and Choice Hotels* - and the mutual fun
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Post University Announces Grammy Award-Winning Nicole Zuraitis as 2024 Commencement Speaker
WATERBURY, Connecticut, April 26 -- Post University issued the following news release:
Post University is thrilled to announce that Grammy Award-winning and Waterbury native Nicole Zuraitis will serve as the keynote speaker at the Commencement Ceremony for the graduating class of 2024. The two-part ceremony is Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the historic Palace Theater in Waterbury, Conn.
As a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and pianist, Zuraitis began her career at a young
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Quarles & Brady: 13th Judicial Circuit Honors Melanie Kalmanson With Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service by a Young Lawyer
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 25 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Melanie Kalmanson, a Quarles & Brady Litigation & Dispute Resolution attorney in the firm's Tampa office, received the award for "Outstanding Pro Bono Service by a Young Lawyer" at the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and Volunteer Lawyers Program 2024 Pro Bono Service Awards ceremony on April 24.
Kalmanson, who contributes hundreds of hours of pro bono time each year, is particula
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Queen Mary Social Venture Fund Pitch Competition 2024: Celebrating Social Entrepreneurship and Student - Led Impact Investing
LONDON, England, April 26 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news on April 25, 2024:
Last month, Queen Mary Social Venture Fund (QMSVF) hosted its highly anticipated Pitch Competition 2024.
QMSVF is the first student-led social impact venture capital fund investing in student-led social ventures in the UK, empowering the next generation of social entrepreneurs and investors from diverse backgrounds. Attended by nearly 100 attendees from a diverse background from students,
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Recording Academy: Andra Day, Ravyn Lenae, Shinedown, The War and Treaty, and More Slated to Perform at Inaugural Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 21 at the Novo Theater - CBS' Anthony Mason to Host
LOS ANGELES, California, April 26 -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Andra Day, Ravyn Lenae, Shinedown and The War and Treaty will perform at the Recording Academy(R) and GRAMMY Museum(R)'s inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame(R) Gala, with more performers to be announced at a later date. The Gala will take place on May 21, 2024, at the Novo Theater in Downtown Los Angeles and will be hosted by veteran CBS broadcast journalist Anthony Mason. The annual Gala w
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Referral Bonuses Aim to Help Fill Mission-Critical Vacancies
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Marisa Alia-Novobilski, Air Force Materiel Command
The Air Force Materiel Command has implemented a referral bonus program to help bolster accessions for hard-to-fill vacancies across the command.
The goal of the program is to incentivize current employees who recruit individuals that are subsequently appointed to eligible positions.
"Bolstering accessions for hard-to-fill, mission-critical positions is
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Referral Bonuses Aim to Help Fill Mission-Critical Vacancies
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
By Marisa Alia-Novobilski, Air Force Materiel Command
The Air Force Materiel Command has implemented a referral bonus program to help bolster accessions for hard-to-fill vacancies across the command.
The goal of the program is to incentivize current employees who recruit individuals that are subsequently appointed to eligible positions.
"Bolstering accessions for hard-to-fill, m
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Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Issues Statement on Passing of New Jersey Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr.
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 24, 2024:
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Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement following the passing of his colleague and friend Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10):
"I am deeply saddened to learn about the death of my dear friend and colleague Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. Don was a relentless advocate for the people of his beloved Tenth Congressional District of New Jers
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Rep. Kiggans Participates in Regional Agriculture Day on ESVA
GREENBUSH, Virginia, April 26 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
On Monday, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) visited Greenbush and Wachapreague, Virginia for a regional agriculture day. The events, led by the Virginia Farm Bureau, included a visit to Evans Farms, a roundtable at the Island House Restaurant & Marina, and a tour of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Eastern Shore Laboratory.
Congresswoman Kiggans began her day with a tour
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Rep. Zinke Bestows Congressional Gold Medal to WWII Merchant Mariner Dr. Maury Irvine
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 26 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke had the distinct honor of bestowing the Congressional Gold Medal to Montana's Dr. Maury Irvine of Bozeman. During World War II, nearly 250,000 civilian merchant mariners served as part of the U.S. military and delivered supplies and armed forces personnel by ship to foreign countries engulfed in the war. Between 1939 and 1945, 9,521 merchant mariners lost
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Rising Oconee County High School Senior Olivia Miller Named Piedmont Athens Regional Athlete of the Month
ATHENS, Georgia, April 26 -- Piedmont issued the following news release:
Oconee County High School volleyball player Oliva Miller has been named Athlete of the Month by the Sports Medicine Department at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center has named Athlete of the Month. The award is given each month to a student athlete who has shown perseverance while dealing with an injury or illness.
Miller, a junior, began her rehabilitation at the Piedmont Athens Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicin
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Ritsumeikan University Researchers Win 2024 Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Commendation for Science and Technology
KYOTO, Japan, April 25 (TNSres)-- Ritsumeikan University issued the following news:
Visiting Professor Michio Kumagai and Professor Tomoko Hasegawa, both of the Research Organization of Science and Engineering at Ritsumeikan University, received the 2024 Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Commendation for Science and Technology for their outstanding achievements in science and technology research and development and for promoting the understanding of the field. The
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Rutgers University Camden Campus: Diversity and Community Engagement Take Center Stage at 2024 DICE Awards
CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 25 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news:
The Rutgers University-Camden community joined together earlier this week for the 2024 Chancellor's Awards for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, an annual celebration of faculty, staff, and students. Instituted by Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis and overseen by Senior Vice Chancellor Nyeema Watson and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the awards showcase the myriad ways individuals and te
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Santa Fe Institute: Karen Willcox Winner of the 2024 Theodore Von Karman Prize
SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 25 -- Santa Fe Institute issued the following news release:
SFI External Professor Karen Willcox (UT Austin), who also serves on SFI's Science Board, recently won the 2024 Theodore von Karman Prize for her contributions to computational science and engineering. The Theodore von Karman Prize was established in 1968 by the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) and is awarded every five years to a notable application of mathematics to mechanics or enginee
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SBA Administrator Guzman to Kick Off National Small Business Week With Events April 28-29 in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, the voice in President Biden's Cabinet for America's more than 33 million small businesses, will kick off National Small Business Week (NSBW) events in Washington, D.C. April 28-29.
The 2024 Award Winners, comprised of business owners, lending partners, and advocates who embody the grit and determination that p
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Scott Wrobbel's Dedication to Accounting, Service Rooted in Foundational UW-Whitewater Experiences
WHITEWATER, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Whitewater campus issued the following news release:
Whether it is in his personal or professional life, many of Scott Wrobbel's foundational experiences that charted his trajectory as an adult trace back to his time on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus.
Wrobbel, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting in 1980, went on to serve in what he has described as a fulfilling career in the field, initiall
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Seattle Kraken Increases Broadcast and Streaming Access Through Partnerships With TEGNA and Prime Video
SEATTLE, Washington, April 26 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
The Seattle Kraken today announced new multi-year agreements with TEGNA and Prime Video to offer more options for fans to watch their games throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Starting next season, TEGNA stations KING 5 and KONG in Seattle will broadcast all non-nationally televised games - more than 70 in total - for free over the air. KING 5 be
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SEMI APPLAUDS U.S. CHIPS ACT AWARD FOR MICRON TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES TO BOLSTER RESILIENCY OF SEMICONDUCTOR SUPPLY CHAIN
MILPITAS, California, April 26 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today applauded the United States Department of Commerce's announcement of a Preliminary Memorandum of Terms for an award under the CHIPS and Science Act to support Micron Technology's construction of tw
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Senate Passes Peters & Stabenow Bills to Name Post Offices After Distinguished Michiganders
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
Three bills authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI) to name U.S. Postal Service facilities after distinguished Michiganders have passed the Senate. One bill would designate the post office located at 90 McCamly Street South in Battle
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Shippensburg University: Minds@Work Conference - Celebrating Ship's Student Research, Scholarship and Creativity
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 26 (TNSres) -- Shippensburg University issued the following news:
On April 23, 2024, the Minds@Work Conference was showcased at Shippensburg University. This annual event provides a platform for undergraduate and graduate students to present their academic research and creative knowledge across various fields and disciplines. Both students and faculty worked together to provide their unique perspectives and research on a given topic. The event included departme
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Sierra Club Urges Commerce Department to Hold Micron's CHIPS Act Award Accountable to Clean Energy Commitment
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
Sierra Club, along with labor unions, social justice organizations, and community groups organizing with the CHIPS Communities United coalition, is urging Micron, a designated recipient of $6.14 billion in public funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce, to follow through with the commitments to labor, sustainability, and initial community benefits outlined in the preliminary agreement. Micron must be held ac
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SOAS Research Informs Award-Winning Documentary Exploring History of the Kora
LONDON, England, April 25 (TNSres) -- SOAS, University of London issued the following news:
A documentary film produced by SOAS Emeritus Professor of Music Lucy Duran about the West African harp has won the Best Artist Film (Feature) award at the prestigious Berlin Indie Film Festival.
The film has also been selected for screening by several major film festivals such as the New York African Film Festival, The African Film Festival (Dallas) and Vues d'Afrique in Montreal, among others.
The aw
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Society of Professional Journalists: Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 Winners Announced
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news:
The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 3 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners.
SPJ's Region 3 comprises Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin 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 s
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Statement of NRB President & CEO on Net Neutrality Vote
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following statement on April 25, 2024:
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NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller has issued a statement on the FCC's vote to adopt "net neutrality" regulations.
The following statement is attributable to Troy A. Miller, NRB President & CEO:
"We are disappointed by the FCC's vote to reinstate net neutrality rules. This move constitutes a drastic and excessive expansion of federal regulatory reach, while failing to address real
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Student group adapts toys, devices for kids with disabilities
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Due to an extremely rare chromosomal abnormality, 17-year-old Noah Cervantes has compromised mobility, vision and hearing that make it difficult to maneuver in his environment, including using traditional toys and devices that might bring him a sense of independence and joy.
In 2021, Noah's mother, Danielle Jackson of Ithaca, found adapted toys online, where the toys' buttons had been replaced with larger external swit
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SUNY's University at Albany: 3-Minute Thesis Winner Weber's Journey From Student to CEO
ALBANY, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
By Michael Parker
Alexis Weber has earned many titles during her time at UAlbany. The fifth-year PhD student from Jacksonville, Fla., recently added 3-Minute Thesis winner to her list of accolades, which also includes being selected for the 2024 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence and earning one of the two $25,000 prizes for her presentation at the SUNY Startup Summe
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SUNY's University at Albany: Noteworthy - Research Grants, Awards and Publications
ALBANY, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
* Carl J. Bon Tempo, associate professor in the Department of History, won an Organization of American Historians/Japanese Association of American Studies Japan Residencies Fellowship for 2024. As part of the two-week fellowship, Bon Te
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Swansea University: High-Spec MRI Scans Help Radiotherapy Target Tumours More Accurately
SWANSEA, Wales, April 26 -- Swansea University issued the following news:
People having cancer treatment in Swansea are now benefiting from far more targeted radiotherapy - made possible by charitable donations.
All patients undergo CT scans as part of the radiotherapy planning process. For many tumours, these CT images are combined with MRI scans to delineate between healthy and diseased tissue.
The MRI scans used in the South West Wales Cancer Centre at Singleton Hospital are those obtained
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Swarthmore College: Fashion Designer, Documentarian, and Science Journalist Named 2024 Honorary Degree Recipients
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Swarthmore College issued the following news:
During Swarthmore College's 152nd Commencement ceremony on May 26, Co-Acting Presidents Tomoko Sakomura and Robert Goldberg will award honorary degrees to three distinguished individuals: a Doctor of Arts to Joseph Altuzarra '05, founder and creative director of the Altuzarra and Altu fashion brands; a Doctor of Arts to Louis Massiah, documentary filmmaker and founder and executive director of Scribe Video Cente
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Swarthmore College: Indigenous Resistance and Resilience - Symposium to Raise Awareness of Resource Extraction on Navajo Land
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- Swarthmore College issued the following news:
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Adrienne Benally (Dine) has been teaching at Swarthmore with a focus on Indigenous communities since 2021. Her scholarship focuses on the impact and politics of resource extraction on the Navajo Nation, of which she is an enrolled member.
"Students are interested and eager to learn more about Native American and Indigenous peoples," says Benally, who notes that the C
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SwRI'S MARC JANSSENS RECOGNIZED FOR ROLE IN ESTABLISHING CONE CALORIMETER FIRE TESTING
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 25 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release:
Southwest Research Institute's Dr. Marc Janssens was named a "DiNenno Prize Laureate" for his role in the widespread adoption of the cone calorimeter, a fire-testing tool that accurately measures heat release and material flammability. The National Fire Protection Association recognized the cone calorimeter with the 2024 Philip J. DiNenno Prize for its lasting impact on fire safety. Dr. Vytenis Babra
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TAB Statement on Texas Being Named 'Best State For Business' For Record-Breaking 20th Year
AUSTIN, Texas, April 25 -- The Texas Association of Business issued the following statement on April 24, 2024:
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Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement after Chief Executive Magazine named Texas the 'Best State for Business' for a record-breaking 20th year:
"With Texas' continued commitment to low taxes and reasonable regulations, combined with recent investments in workforce and the largest property tax cut in state histor
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Tasneem Raja Receives 2024 IWMF Gwen Ifill Award
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The International Women's Media Foundation issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) today announced The Oaklandside Editor-in-Chief Tasneem Raja as the recipient of its 2024 Gwen Ifill Award, recognizing her career-long commitment to advancing equitable news spaces and cultivating diverse journalistic talent. With close to 20 years of experience as a data journalist and news editor, as well as co-founding mult
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TCC Connect ELearning Instructional Design Team Lauded for Excellence
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 26 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release:
Tarrant County College's online campus, TCC Connect, has won another award for curriculum development. The Texas Digital Learning Association presented its Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Digital Learning (2 Year Higher Education) award to the TCC Connect eLearning Instructional Design Department at the annual TxDLA conference in March.
The award celebrates significant advancements i
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Texas A&M: Farming With AI - Growing Plants Without Soil
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 25 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Artificial intelligence can aid us in growing plants without the need for soil, according to new doctoral research.
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By Katie Satterlee
Inspired by growing plants on Mars, Sambandh Dhal, a doctoral graduate student from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is applying artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to regulate nutrients for growing plants
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Texas A&M: Problems Worth Solving Empowers Student Entrepreneurship
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 25 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Abriana Ciabattari
The Meloy Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program hosted the second annual Problems Worth Solving, a College of Engineering pitch competition that invites Aggies of all majors to explore critical problems that could potentially serve as the basis for new startups or investments.
The Problems Worth Solving Competition does not ask students to find a so
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Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Over $179,000 Job Training Grant To Texas State Technical College
AUSTIN, Texas, April 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $179,538 to Texas State Technical College (TSTC) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Through this SDF grant, TSTC will provide 100 new and incumbent employees of Hendrick Health System with customized training in healthcare, healthcare compliance, medical billing, and other high-demand occupation
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The IHE Mercia Branch Awards Delights Again
LONDON, England, April 26 -- The Institute of Highway Engineers issued the following news:
The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) Mercia Branch was delighted to welcome 180 guests to their Awards Evening, which was hosted at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham on Thursday 18th April 2024. The Awards Evening was kindly supported by our headline sponsor: The Severnside Group and featured an entertaining after dinner speech from the much loved British singer, Toyah Wilcox.
Our Awards E
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The National Science Board Will Hold a Hybrid Meeting May 1 - 2, 2024
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 26 -- The National Science Board issued the following news on April 25, 2024:
The National Science Board (NSB) will hold a hybrid meeting May 1 - 2, 2024 to address science and engineering policy issues relevant to the National Science Foundation (NSF). The agenda provides more details.
Wednesday, May 1: https://youtube.com/live/LqwL3CFVG8I?feature=share
OPEN SESSIONS
8:30 a.m. Highlights of engagement and activities from NSB Chair Dan Reed and NSF Director Sethura
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The New York Times Reporter Hannah Dreier Honored With John Bartlow Martin Award From Medill
EVANSTON, Illinois, April 26 -- Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism issued the following news:
Hannah Dreier, investigative reporter at The New York Times, is the recipient of the 2024 John Bartlow Martin Award for Public Interest Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. She is honored for "The Kids on the Night Shift," an investigation published in The New York Times in September 2023.
Dreier's
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The NFB at the 2024 Sommets Du Cinema D'animation: a Wave of Premieres
MONTREAL, Quebec, April 26 -- The National Film Board of Canada issued the following news release:
The NFB is making an impressive return to Montreal's Sommets du cinema d'animation (May 6-11), with 11 productions and co-productions screening as world premieres--including Le tableau (The Painting), by Michele Lemieux, made with the famous Alexeieff-Parker pinscreen, and LOCA, by Veronique Paquette. The festival's closing film will be Loic Darses' Graver l'homme: arret sur Pierre Hebert (Scratch
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The NKF to Honor Nephrologist and NYU Professor of Medicine Dr. David Charytan With the Distinguished J. Michael Lazarus Award
NEW YORK, April 25 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is thrilled to announce that Nephrologist and Professor of Medicine David M. Charytan, MD, MSc, will be the 2024 recipient of the prestigious J. Michael Lazarus Distinguished Award. Dr. Charytan maintains a broad clinical practice in general nephrology at New York University Langone Medical Center with research focuses on chronic dialysis, diabetic kidney disease, and car
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The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Shares Its Forecast of Top Global Gardening Trends to Emerge From the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show, "United by Flowers"
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Today, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is excited to share its forecast for the top trends emerging from the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show, "United by Flowers."
The Flower Show has a long history as a globally recognized stage on which innovative floral designers, garden designers, and gardeners can showcase breathtaking and risk-taking creations. In its lo
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Three UAPB Students Win Awards at Association of 1890 Research Directors Research Symposium
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news:
Three students of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences won awards at the 21st Research Symposium of the Association of 1890 Research Directors, Inc. (ARD), which was recently held in Nashville, Tennessee.
In the poster competition, Sujan Bhattari, graduate student of aquaculture and fisheries, was awarded first place in th
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Two at Fox Chase Recognized as Top Physicians Under 40 by the Pennsylvania Medical Society
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple Health, issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) released its list of the 2024 Top Physicians Under 40 today.
Two Fox Chase Cancer Center doctors were honored:
* Eric M. Ghiraldi, DO, Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology;
* Zachary Frosch, MD, MSHP, Assistant Professor in the Department of Hematology/Oncology.
To be eligible for the award, physician
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Two Mayo Clinic Health System Physicians Will Receive Honorary Doctorates at UW-Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 26 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news:
Two Mayo Clinic Health System physicians will receive honorary doctorates at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's spring commencement ceremonies on May 18.
Dr. Richard Helmers, regional vice president for Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin, and Dr. Tim Nelson, director of innovation for Mayo Clinic Health System Northwest Wisconsin, will receive honorary doctorates of science. Ne
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Two Rice faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
HOUSTON, Texas, April 25 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Rice University professors Pedro Alvarez and Antonios Mikos have been elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest learned societies in the nation.
Founded in 1780 "to help a young nation face its challenges through shared purpose, knowledge and ideas," the academy inducts into its ranks exceptional individuals recognized for their accomplishments in artistic, scholarly or scientif
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UAH Engineering Students Top NASA HERC Rover Challenge for Second Consecutive Year
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
By Russ Nelson
For the second year in a row, engineering students from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, a part of the University of Alabama System, have captured first place in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) competition. With the latest victory, UAH has won first place five times in the 30-year history of the event, taking top honors in 1996, 2012, 2018, 2023 and now 2024.
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UAlbany Announces Annual Terra Awards for Commitment to Sustainability
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
The annual Terra Awards, which honor students, faculty and staff who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability on campus, were handed out Monday in the sun-filled atrium of the Science Library. Monday was Earth Day, and the event included informational tables, games and giveaways -- including potted pansies from the University Libraries.
Aviva Bower and Nyssa Knvarik, both in
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UAMS 'Community of Practice' Collaboration Receives $750,000 Grant From Walmart Foundation to Battle Hunger in NWA
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 26 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
Thanks to a $750,000 award from the Walmart Foundation, the Northwest Arkansas Food Insecurity Community of Practice will continue to develop strategies to reduce hunger in Northwest Arkansas over the next 18 months. The Community of Practice is a collaboration between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and more than 20 regional organizations.
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UArizona-Led CyVerse Part of $20M NSF Award to Catalyze Biosciences Discoveries
TUCSON, Arizona, April 26 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
CyVerse, an open science platform led by the University of Arizona, will provide the computing infrastructure for a new center focused on molecular and cellular biosciences that has received a $20 million award from the U.S. National Science Foundation.
The NSF funding will support the creation of the National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences, or NCEMS. The center will
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UC-San Diego: Higher Resolution Brain Mapping Tech Wins Big at Research Expo
LA JOLLA, California, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
Story by: Katherine Connor
University of California San Diego electrical and computer engineering PhD student Andrew Bourhis won the top prize at the 42nd annual Jacobs School of Engineering Research Expo for his work to integrate thin film transistors into easier-to-use flexible electrode arrays, which could enable much more precise mapping of human brain activity. He was select
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UEA Academics Receive Freedom of the City of London for Impactful Work
NORWICH, England, April 26 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news:
Prof Claire Jowitt, Professor in English and History, and Dr Darrell Green, Lecturer in RNA Biology, were among those awarded the Freedom of the City of London on Friday 19 April, by Lord Mayor Prof Michael Mainelli.
The ceremony saw 40 recipients from a broad spectrum of sectors honoured at the Mansion House for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.
Prof Jowitt received her honour i
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UM Professor Gui Changfeng Elected as Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science
MACAU, China, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Macau issued the following news release:
Prof Gui Changfeng, chair professor and head of the Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Macau (UM), has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He is the only scholar in Macao to receive this prestigious honour this year. AAAS is an esteemed scientific society. The fellowship, which is a lifetime hon
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UMass-Dartmouth: Electrical Engineering PhD Student Wins Best Paper Award From Acoustical Society of America
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, April 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news release:
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David Campos Anchieta recently received the award for a paper he presented at the ASA meeting in Sydney, Australia
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Electrical engineering PhD student David Campos Anchieta recently won the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) Best Student Paper Award for a paper he presented at the ASA's Sydney meeting in December 2023. Anchieta received a cash prize o
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UNCSA Names John Langs Dean of the School of Drama
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 26 -- The University of North Carolina's School of the Arts issued the following news release:
UNCSA has named alumnus John Langs, artistic director of the ACT Contemporary Theatre in Seattle since 2016, the next dean of the School of Drama, effective July 1. Langs will lead the conservatory's highly ranked Drama program with a focus on interdisciplinary work, new technologies, inclusion in the arts and a focus on student well-being while preparing students
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Underwater robot pioneers new energy-efficient buoyancy control
HOUSTON, Texas, April 25 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
A remotely operated underwater robot built by a team of Rice University engineering students pioneers a new way to control buoyancy via water-splitting fuel cells. The device, designed and constructed at the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen over the course of a year-long senior design capstone class, offers a more power-efficient method of maintaining neutral buoyancy a critical component in underwater operations.
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Unite: Barts and Synergy Workers Embark on Next Wave of Strike Action Over Pay
LONDON, England, April 24 -- Unite, an industry-based union, issued the following news:
Hundreds of workers at Barts NHS Trust and contractor Synergy are embarking on a new wave of strike action over the failure of their employer to pay a lump sum payment worth over pound sterling1,600.
Nearly 700 Unite members working as porters, cleaners and facilities staff at the largest NHS trust in the UK, are taking further strike action next month as they fight for a lump-sum payment owed to them. Syne
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University of Birmingham: Congratulations to Clark Bates
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 25 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:
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Clark Bates, a doctoral student in Theology and Religion on the AHRC Midlands4Cities program, has been recommended for the award of PhD.
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The latest graduand from Birmingham's Institute for Textual Scholarship and Electronic Editing is Clark Bates, whose thesis on the Greek manuscripts of Ephesians with a commentary in the form of a catena includes the first-ever critical text, translation and
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University of Kansas: Jayhawks Recognized for Research at 2024 Capitol Graduate Research Summit
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Four University of Kansas students received honors during the 21st annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka on March 22. Annie Chuning, Kara Hageman, Natalie Lind and Luke Parker were each honored for their exceptional research and presentations at an event that assembles the top graduate student researchers in the state of Kansas.
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University of Kansas: Tradition of Excellence Award Honors Student Leaders
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 25 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Eleven University of Kansas students were honored for their leadership on the Lawrence campus at the Tradition of Excellence Award ceremony, co-hosted by KU Endowment, the KU Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Endowment Board. The annual awards were presented April 19 at KU Endowment and recognize students from diverse majors who have significantly enhanced the KU community through endeavors such as serving
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University of Louisiana-Lafayette: Dr. Terrence Chambers Shines as International Force in Solar Energy
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, April 26 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news:
By Charlie Bier
The College of Engineering's Dr. Terrence Chambers traces the origins of his career to a 22-acre plot of land in Kansas bordered by wheat fields. There, just outside the family home and "miles from anything," sat his father's aviation mechanic's business. Federal Aviation Administration-mandated overhauls of airplane engines were the elder Chambers' specialty. He catered
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University of Mary: Dr. Donny Bungum Awarded Outstanding Teacher of the Year by Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC
BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 26 -- The University of Mary issued the following news:
The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC surprised University of Mary professor Dr. Donny Bungum during his class with the Crystal Apple Award as the 2024 Higher Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
Bungum, an associate professor of Philosophy and Catholic Studies at the University of Mary since 2016, holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from Saint Louis University. Bungum chairs the philosophy program and directs the g
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University of Miami Business School: Famed Investor Gives Unforgettable Finance Lecture
CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 25 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news:
By Blair S. Walker
At a loss for words, the 30 or so students in Associate Professor W. Brian Barrett's graduate finance class gazed at each other quizzically: Was their guest speaker, legendary investor and financial analyst Mario Gabelli, serious, or was he joking?
A bemused Gabelli erased all doubts by repeating his offer to give each University of Miami Patti and Allan Her
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University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies Awarded Florida Department of Education 'Linking Industry to Nursing Education' Grant for Second Year
CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 26 -- The University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Studies issued the following news:
The University of Miami (UM) School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) has been awarded a $125,000 grant under the Florida Department of Education's "Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund" to increase the number of nursing professionals prepared to enter Florida's nursing workforce.
In collaboration with Jackson Health System (JHS), SONHS will implement th
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Federal Award Supports Markvicka's Work on Soft Materials for Robotics, Stretchable Electronics
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
Engineers are increasingly eager to develop robots that mimic the behavior of animals and biological organisms, whose adaptability, resilience and efficiency have been refined over millions of years of evolution.
In bringing bio-inspired robots to life, scientists must first create soft matter counterparts that match the softness and functionality of biological tissue. Universit
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University of Portsmouth Astronomy Project is Nominated for 'See Differently' Award
PORTSMOUTH, England, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news:
A University of Portsmouth project has been shortlisted for a Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) See Differently Award in recognition of its groundbreaking work to make astronomy more accessible to children with a visual impairment.
Led by Dr Nicolas Bonne, the Tactile Universe team uses 3D printing to make models which enable students to feel how galaxies develop.
Now their work ha
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University of South Alabama: Dr. Matthew Pettway Named Fulbright Scholar
MOBILE, Alabama, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
Dr. Matthew Pettway, associate professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literature at the University of South Alabama, has been selected as a 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar.
The Fulbright Program is devoted to increasing mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Fulbright is the world's largest and mo
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University of South Carolina-Aiken: Psychology Students' Work Recognized at SEPA Southeast Regional Conference
AIKEN, South Carolina, April 25 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news:
The University of South Carolina Aiken Psychology Department participated in the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) southeast regional conference in Orlando March 13-16, with two students bringing home prestigious research awards. Seniors Lea Bryant and Hannah Waterman were recognized by the Psi Chi Southeastern Psychological Society for their research presentations.
The an
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University of Wales Trinity St. David: A Graduate Who Turned His Life Around is Honoured at Sport Gives Back Awards
LAMPETER, Wales, April 24 -- The University of Wales Trinity St. David issued the following news:
Dan Ley, a graduate of BA Sports Recreational Management, is a prime example of how education and sports can change lives by helping individuals conquer personal challenges and attain professional success.
Graduating from UWTSD's Swansea campus in 2012, Dan's journey has been transformative.
From overcoming barriers throughout his upbringing, with his degree, Dan's resilience and determination ha
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University of Windsor: Staffer Recognized as Leader in Collegiate Recreation
WINDSOR, Ontario, April 25 -- University of Windsor issued the following news:
Lancer Recreation co-ordinator Sandra Ondracka has been recognized by her peers across the continent for her dedication to the field and their professional organization.
NIRSA, formerly the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, has conferred its Regional Award of Merit on Ondracka, representing its members in Canada.
Ondracka has been a member of NIRSA since joining the UWindsor staff and credits it
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Commencement Speaker Crystal McClain Reflects on Her Full-Circle Journey
WHITEWATER, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Whitewater campus issued the following news release:
Growing up in Milwaukee's 53206 ZIP code, Crystal McClain knew firsthand that not everyone had the strong and supportive middle-class family she did -- one that provided her with the foundation and encouragement needed to pursue her dreams.
In 2003, McClain graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. Her experiences on campus ulti
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UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: Investigating Homelessness
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news:
In a Kelly Writers House event, writer Jennifer Egan and social scientist Dennis Culhane discuss journalism and the homelessness crisis.
It's almost unimaginable now, Jennifer Egan says, but during the 1970s, throughout her entire adolescence, she never saw a single person sleeping outside. Egan grew up in San Francisco, a city that now has almost 8,000 unhoused people.
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Upstate Will Award 430 Degrees, Certificates During Commencement May 5
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
Upstate Medical University will award 430 degrees, certificates during Commencement May 5.
The event will be held at the SRC Arena and Events Center, 4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and ceremony starts at 10 a.m. Live stream of the Commencement will be available here (https://youtube.com/live/E-hUT_GehYs?feature=share%20).
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USC Viterbi School of Engineering: A Life of Productivity and Purpose
LOS ANGELES, California, April 25 -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news:
At an April 10 ceremony inside Ronald Tutor Hall, Dean Yannis Yortsos hosted Viterbi Awards honoree Augustine Esogbue, Ph.D. '68, to celebrate the newly established Augustine O. Esogbue and Richard E. Bellman Endowed Fellowship in Engineering for USC Viterbi graduate and Ph.D. students.
Surrounded by friends, family and former colleagues, Esogbue, now professor
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USCA Reaches National Semifinals in U.S. Polo Association's Intercollegiate Championship, Nearly Misses Finals in Close Against Champion UVA
AIKEN, South Carolina, April 26 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news:
The University of South Carolina Aiken participated in the U.S. Polo Association's Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Championship for the second consecutive year, competing against some of the country's top programs to become a national semifinalist for April 2024.
USCA beat South Methodist University in the national quarterfinals 24-15 to advance to the semifinals, where it
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USU Creative Writing Faculty Win Prestigious Literary Awards
LOGAN, Utah, April 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
By Andrea DeHaan
Two Utah State University faculty are among this year's authors selected for inclusion in 2024 "best of" collections, placing them alongside some of America's most notable storytellers and essayists.
Assistant Professor of English Amber Caron is the recipient of a 2024 O. Henry Prize for Short Fiction, an honor previously shared by the likes of Jhumpa Lahiri and Stephen King. Caron joined USU's Departme
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UW-Green Bay Philanthropy Class Announces Recipient of $10,000 Grant
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, April 26 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's Philanthropy class announced today at 3:30 p.m. in the Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Wintergarden Atrium that a $10,000 grant will be given to the nonprofit organization COMSA. COMSA is a resource center serving immigrants and refugees; it is committed to fostering the growth and success of immigrant youth in our community. Half of the fu
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Va. A.G. Miyares Honors Victims' Rights Advocates at 7th Annual Unsung Heroes Award Ceremony
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Attorney General Jason Miyares today hosted the 7th annual Unsung Heroes Award Ceremony, recognizing Virginians who provide exemplary service and support to victims of crime in Virginia. The Office of the Attorney General established these awards to acknowledge Virginians who dedicate their work to support crime victims with trauma-informed responses in their recovery
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VCU Data Science Lab Wins Inaugural National Institutes of Health Award for Promoting Trust in Research
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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The honor highlights a team that has enhanced scientific rigor and transparency across the breadth of campus projects.
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By David Oglethorpe
Virginia Commonwealth University's Data Science Lab has won an inaugural award from the National Institutes of Health for cultivating a culture of robust, high-quality research in neuroscience.
Founded in 2016, the lab supports what the NIH
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WarnerMedia: What's New on Max This May
NEW YORK, April 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release:
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Stream The Debuts Of Season Three Of Max Original Comedy Series "Hacks"; Max Original Drama Series "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School" And Max Original Unscripted Series "Thirst With Shay Mitchell"; HBO Original Comedy Special "Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die"; HBO Original Documentaries "STAX: Soulsville U.S.A" And "MoviePass, MovieCrash"; Plus Film "Turtles All The Way Down" From
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WBS Global Online MBA Ranked Third in the World
COVENTRY, England, April 25 -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news:
Warwick Business School has been ranked second for career progression and third overall in the Financial Times global ranking of the best online MBA programmes.
The WBS Global Online MBA has been ranked as the best in the world by the Financial Times five times in the last seven years.
The latest Financial Times Online MBA ranking cements the School's place among the world's best online MBA cou
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WCSU Announces 2024 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award Recipients
DANBURY, Connecticut, April 26 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release:
A future music teacher from East Hartford and an aspiring cardiac surgeon from Brookfield have been named recipients of the 2024 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award by Western Connecticut State University.
Desiree Velez, of East Hartford, is a high-achieving first-generation student who not only had to contend with the difficulties caused by Covid-19 as an incoming freshman, but also
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Western Kentucky University: Civil Engineering Major Builds Strong Foundation for Career Through Applied Learning Experiences
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 25 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news:
By honing skills during project-based learning opportunities, cultivating a strong support network on campus and giving back through leadership roles, graduating senior Carelynn Hartmann built a strong foundation for her future during her time at WKU.
Hartmann, a Civil Engineering major from Dry Ridge, realized a passion for her future major early in her life.
"I fell in love with the construction and
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What's New in The Palm Beaches for Spring 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 26 -- Discover The Palm Beaches, formerly the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau, issued the following news release:
The Palm Beaches, renowned for 47 miles of sun-kissed coastline and a vibrant collection of activities, welcomes the arrival of spring with an array of fresh offerings. Visitors will find new experiences through the destination's tremendous growth, with The Palm Beaches seeing a total combined investment of more than $500 million acro
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Womack Announces Winner of 2024 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
Van Buren, AR--April 24, 2024...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced Dylan Gray, a senior at Haas Hall Academy, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District. Dylan's artwork, entitled "Jessica," will now be sent to D.C. and displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Congressman Womack said, "The closer you look, the more interesting I find Dylan's piece. I'm i
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Yale Law School: Anne Alstott '87 Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 25 -- Yale Law School issued the following news:
Jacquin D. Bierman Professor in Taxation Anne Alstott '87 has been elected to the 2024 class of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
This year, the 250 members elected to the Academy come from 31 areas of expertise, spanning the physical and biological sciences, arts and humanities, social sciences, and more.
"We honor these artists, scholars, scientists, and leaders in the public, nonprofit, and private sector
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