| Awards Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Saturday April 27, 2024 ( 194 items ) |
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168 students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 26 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
Inductees applaud during the Phi Beta Kappa ceremony. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram
Phi Beta Kappa inductees talk before the presentation. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram
At right, Allison Prasch, associate professor of Communication Arts, received the chapter's 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award. She's shown with inductee and senior Sarah Nehls, one of her students. Ph
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2024 ICA Awardees and New Fellows Announced
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 27 (TNSres) -- The International Chiropractors Association issued the following news release:
The International Chiropractors Association's (ICA) Awards Banquet was held on Friday, April 12, 2024 as part of the ICA 98th Annual Convention in Dallas, Texas. The ICA recognized the following chiropractors and community members who have gone above and beyond in the service of chiropractic:
John K. Maltby, I, DC, FICA: Herbert Ross Reaver Award -named to honor former IC
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2024 UH Faculty Awards Recognize Teaching, Research, Service
HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
By Mike Emery
The University of Houston is renowned for attracting world-class faculty, who encourage students and elevate UH's reputation as a top tier institution of higher education.
This week, UH celebrated the efforts of those professors who have gone above and beyond their roles as educators in demonstrating a commitment to both campus and community. The 2024 Faculty Awards were presented on Thursday, April
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3 Berkeley Lab Scientists Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following article on April 24, 2024:
Three Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) scientists have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a prestigious organization honoring excellence in science, the humanities and arts, and policy and communication.
Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is both an honorary society that recognizes and c
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AARC Members in the News - Developing Programs, Saving Lives, Leading and More
IRVING, Texas, April 27 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news wrapup entitled "AARC Members In The News":
AARC member Jerry King, MAEd, RRT, was featured in an article on the University of West Alabama website about a new respiratory care program in the works at the university. Read it Here
AARC member Nickie Brayton, RRT, was featured in an article and video on keyt.com about the personalized watercolor paintings she creates for parents and families of new
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ACTFL Announces 2024 Convention Keynotes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 27 -- ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) issued the following news release:
ACTFL is excited to announce Sheryl Lee Ralph and Blessing Offor as the Opening and Closing Keynote speakers, respectively for the 2024 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo.
On Friday, November 22, Emmy-Award winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph will keynote the opening general session of the 2024 ACTFL Convention. Ralph can currently be seen starring on ABC's hi
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AELP Confirms Election Of Two New Board Members
BRISTOL, England, April 27 -- The Association of Employment and Learning Providers issued the following news:
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) has announced that Debbie Gardiner MBE of Learn Plus Us and Nick Smith of TTE Training Limited will join the AELP board after winning the recent election for two places reserved for smaller providers.
Debbie Gardiner MBE, Learn Plus Us
Debbie is the Managing Director of Learn Plus Us (LPU), an independent Training Provider ba
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AETC Occupational Safety team earns top Air Force honor
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
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 to you and your teams on a job well done," said Maj. Gen.
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Ames National Laboratory to Host New SCGSR Student James Knoop
AMES, Iowa, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory issued the following news release:
James Knoop, a graduate student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was selected for the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) award. For this award,James Knoop he will be conducting research at the U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory under the guidance of Tanya Prozorov, a scientist at Ames Lab.
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AMGA's Rise to Immunize Campaign Announces Extension and Expansion
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 -- The American Medical Group Association issued the following news release:
Today, AMGA Foundation's Rise to Immunize(R) (RIZE) campaign announced that the initiative, which previously ran through 2025, will be extended through 2027 to provide AMGA medical groups and health systems additional time to tackle immunization barriers and inequities, focus on the additional vaccines of their choosing, and hardwire improvements for sustainability. Further, RIZE is expan
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Architecture Student Named to Future100 List in Metropolis Magazine
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Linxi (Jenny) Zhang
Linxi (Jenny) Zhang '24--a fifth-year bachelor of architecture degree student in the School of Architecture--has been selected for Metropolis magazine's Future100, an elite group of architecture and interior architecture students from the United States and Canada.
Launched in 2021, the award recognizes the top 100 graduating students in North America who, as rising leaders, are defining and reim
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Arkansas Tech University: Land, Broussard, Manning Win Inaugural Staff Awards
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
Arkansas Tech University Staff Senate has established a recognition program for ATU staff members on the Russellville campus and identified the inaugural winners of three new awards.
Daniel Land, assistant director of academic computer support and database administrator, was named ATU Outstanding Employee of the Year for 2023-24.
Land has served on the Arkansas Tech staff since 2006. He holds a Bachelor of
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Ashland University: Student, Faculty Accomplishments Awarded at Academic Honors Convocation April 21
ASHLAND, Ohio, April 27 -- Ashland University issued the following news:
About 75 Ashland University students were recognized individually for their academic achievement and two faculty members were honored for their outstanding work at the annual Academic Honors Convocation, held April 21 at the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel.
The purpose of the convocation is to celebrate academic achievement, promote community and recognize sophomores, juniors and seniors with Outstanding Student Awards. The cr
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ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE GROWTH HOUSTON RECOGNIZES MORGAN LEWIS AT ITS DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS
HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
Morgan Lewis and client Evolution Strategy Partners earned the Deal of the Year award in the Business Services category as part of this year's Association of Corporate Growth (ACG) Houston Deal of the Year Awards for the acquisition of Champions Hydro-Lawn by its portfolio company Ethoscopes. The annual ACG awards ceremony celebrates Houston-area bankers, outside law firms, and key advisor
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Bacon Announces Funding for Mitigating Risks for Natural Gas Pipelines
OMAHA, Nebraska, April 27 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law appropriated Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) $1 billion for the agency's Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) -its first-ever infrastructure grant--aimed at mitigating safety risk from the highest-risk, legacy natural gas distribution pipes, particularly in underserved communities. Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) voted
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Biden-Harris Administration Approves First IRA Home Energy Rebate Program Award, Powered by Welch's HOPE for HOMES Act
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
BURLINGTON, VT - Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) applauded the Biden-Harris Administration's approval of the first funding application for the Inflation Reduction Act's Home Energy Rebates program, which includes provisions the Senator first introduced and championed in the HOPE for HOMES Act, legislation that successfully passed as part of the historic Inflation Reduction Act. Under the energy rebate program, New
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Blackstone to Acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe to Propel Leading Franchisor's Continued Expansion
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Atlanta, GA and New York, NY -- Blackstone announced today that private equity funds managed by Blackstone ("Blackstone") have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading franchisor of fast casual restaurants, from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. This would be the first transaction from Blackstone's most recent vintage of its flagship private
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BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA'S AWARD-WINNING WELLVOLUTION NOW OFFERS SERVICES TO PREVENT AND TREAT MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AND INJURIES
OAKLAND, California, April 25 -- The Blue Shield of California issued the following news release:
Blue Shield of California is expanding its award-winning digital health platform Wellvolution to include three new programs - SworkIt, Kaia and Sword Health - to support members with musculoskeletal health needs.
Wellvolution, built in collaboration with Solera Health, offers lifestyle medicine programs for diabetes, tobacco cessation, weight management, mental health, hypertension and now musculo
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Butcher receives 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Dr. Josh Butcher, an Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor, was awarded the 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award. The award honors faculty mentors for their success and impact in supervising undergraduate research students.
Butcher obtained his master's degree from the University of Kentucky in 2009 and continued his education at West Virginia University, where h
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Calif. Gov. Newsom's Investment Boom: New Round of State Funding to Generate $15.5 Billion in New Investments, 2,100 New Jobs
SACRAMENTO, California, April 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
As part of the California Jobs First initiative, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state has awarded $120 million in tax credits to eight innovative companies. It will generate more than 2,100 full-time jobs with an average annual salary of over $100,000 and bring in an estimated $15.5 billion in private investment over the next five years.
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Calif. Gov. Newsom: A Step Towards Healing and Restoration - California to Support the Return of Ancestral Tribal Lands and Lands Management Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, April 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
As part of a first-in-the-nation effort to address historical wrongs committed against California Native American tribes, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state has awarded more than $100 million for 33 tribal land projects. The funding, which was appropriated as part of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 state budgets, will be used for ancestral land return, implementati
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CalState-Fresno: Fresnoland and SJV Water Take Top Honors in 2024 Gruner Awards
FRESNO, California, April 27 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release:
Fresnoland and Bakersfield's SJV Water website took top honors on April 23 in the 36th annual George F. Gruner Awards journalism competition for news publications in the central San Joaquin Valley.
Honors went to several newspapers as well as digital news sources, which became eligible for Gruner recognition just this year. Winning entries across categories included light-hearted feat
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Canon U.S.A., Inc. Hosts First-Ever Recognition Week, Celebrating Employees' Hard Work and Dedication
MELVILLE, New York, April 25 -- Canon USA issued the following news release:
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, recently held its inaugural Recognition Week celebration. This significant event, featuring a range of activities, was designed to honor and celebrate the contributions of the company's employees. Recognition Week is a testament to Canon's commitment to its employees, a way of expressing gratitude for their robust and positive impact on the organization. The fe
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Capital News Service and VCU InSight, Two Powerful Proving Grounds for Journalism Students, Reach Notable Milestones
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
By Sian Wilkerson
For decades, Virginia Commonwealth University's journalism students have taken on the mantle of local and state news coverage, reporting on real issues for real readers.
Now, as the award-winning Capital News Service and VCU InSight programs celebrate important milestones, educators are more focused than ever on introducing budding reporters to the realities of the industry.
CNS, whi
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Carthage College: The Aspire Program Receives National Award
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, April 27 -- Carthage College issued the following news:
Carthage College has received the 2024 Career Services Pursuit of Excellence Award, a nationwide honor that strongly endorses the college's innovative approach to career development.
The Career Leadership Collective, a thought partner that provides support for career services professionals, presented the award Tuesday, April 23, during its national conference in Austin, Texas. It's given to select institutions "that em
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CCR Researchers Receive a Range of HHS Awards
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 27 (TNSres) -- The National Institutes of Health's Center for Cancer Research issued the following news on April 26, 2024:
In April 2024, three CCR researchers were honored with Departmental Awards from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These awards celebrate scientists and administrators for their exceptional contributions to the HHS mission.
W. Marston Linehan, M.D., Chief of the Urologic Oncology Branch, received the Secretary's Award for Distingui
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CDFI ERP Compliance FAQs Available
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following news:
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has published a Compliance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document for the CDFI Equitable Recovery Program (CDFI ERP). This document helps to answer commonly asked compliance questions regarding the CDFI ERP Assistance Agreement. The CDFI ERP Compliance FAQ also incorporates the pr
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CIRM Awards $31 Million to Fund Clinical-Stage Research for Cancers and Eye Disease
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 27 -- The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine issued the following news release:
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), one of the world's largest institutions dedicated to regenerative medicine, has approved awarding nearly $31 million to fund various clinical research across the spectrum of cancers and eye disease.
The awards will support three projects in the Agency's clinical program which provides funding for eligible s
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Coast Guard Study Will Help Mitigate Unnecessary Career Barriers
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
By Catherine Solomon, Chief, Equity, Policy, & Compliance Division, Civil Rights Directorate
Black and Hispanic women may not be selected for promotions at the same rate as their counterparts.
People with disabilities separate from the Coast Guard at higher rates compared to people without disabilities.
And Hispanic, Black, and Asian males, as well as Native Hawaiian and American Indian
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Congresswoman Trahan Announces $3 Million In Head Start Funding For Making Opportunity Count In Fitchburg
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
LOWELL, MA - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced $3,052,650 in federal Head Start funding for Making Opportunity Count in Fitchburg. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Head Start.
"Every child in this country, regardless of their circumstances at home, deserves access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to succeed. As a mom o
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Conn. Energy Dept. Announces Recipients of Fourth Annual Round of Grants for Aquatic Invasive Species Control
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 27 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the recipients of the fourth round of grant funding through the Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program, with a total of $545,000 going to 13 projects to reduce impacts of aquatic invasive species on inland waters in Connecticut.
Aquatic invasive species,
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CSM Robotics Team the 'Talons' Advance to Global Stage to Compete at VexU World Championship in Dallas
LA PLATA, Maryland, April 27 -- The College of Southern Maryland issued the following news:
The College of Southern Maryland's (CSM) competitive robotics team - the Talons - is heading to Dallas, Texas next week to defend their title as the best community college robotics team on the global stage at the VexU Robotics World Championship.
CSM's Talons have participated in four regional competitions this year, ultimately earning their spot at the World Championship based on their skills high scor
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CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: Meet the 25 Media Leaders and Innovators of the Inaugural AI Journalism Lab Cohort
NEW YORK, April 27 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news:
The AI Journalism Lab at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, created in collaboration with Microsoft, is thrilled to introduce its inaugural cohort of 25 journalists, media leaders, academics, and artificial intelligence practitioners. These individuals are finding ways to navigate and harness generative AI in ethical ways that reinforce trust from communities and
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Curran named Fellow of SAE, ASME
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
Scott Curran, group leader for Fuel Science and Engine Technologies Research at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named a Fellow of SAE International and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or ASME.
Curran is one of only 24 fellows selected from the more than 128,000 SAE members and one of only 3,336 fellows selected out
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D.C. Education Superintendent: Two DC Schools Earn US Department of Education Green Ribbon Honors
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The District of Columbia Superintendent of Education issued the following news on April 26, 2024:
Today, the Bowser Administration announced that Marie Reed Elementary School (Ward 1) and St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School have been named 2024 US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. The Catholic University of America was named a Postsecondary Sustainability Awardee. The three schools, nominated by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), are a
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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic Named NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award April Winner
NEW YORK, April 27 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
The NBA today announced Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of April. Doncic is being recognized for his efforts in providing memorable experiences for youth and uplifting communities. Doncic will receive the David Robinson trophy and the NBA will donate $10,000 to the Luka Doncic Foundation, which aims to empower l
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Daniel J. Dustin Selected as Next President and CEO of NASBA
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy issued the following news release:
The board of directors of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) announced today that Daniel J. Dustin, CPA, has been selected to become NASBA's next president and chief executive officer. Dustin holds extensive expertise in the areas of accounting regulation and Board of Accountancy operations. His tenure as president and CEO will begin on August 1, 2024,
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Delatte selected as Fulbright U.S. Scholar focusing on improving structural safety in Italy and US
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Dr. Norb Delatte -- M.R. Lohmann Endowed Professor and Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology -- has received a 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to teach and conduct research in Naples, Italy.
In spring 2025, Delatte will travel to the University of Naples Federico II to teach a graduate course on nondestructive evaluation, which use
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EBRD Literature Prize 2024: Finalists Revealed
LONDON, England, April 27 -- The European Union's European Bank for Reconstruction and Development issued the following news:
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* Independent judges choose three best works of literary fiction from EBRD regions translated into English
* Selected works, originally written in Hungarian and Turkish, include a novel, a paired novella and collection of tales, and a book of short stories
* The winner will be announced on 13 June with prize shared equally between author and translator
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Emily Blunt, Jerry Seinfeld, Ryan Gosling, John Mulaney and More Guests on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' April 29-May 3
BURBANK, California, April 27 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
ABC's Emmy(R) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band.
The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of April 29-May 3 (subject to change):
Monda
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Emory & Henry Students End the Academic Year With a Celebration of Accomplishments at the 2024 Awards Day Convocation
EMORY, Virginia, April 27 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news:
By Billy Chandler
The annual Emory & Henry College Awards Day Convocation recognizes students for what they accomplished in their academics and campus community.
The 2024 convocation was at the Memorial Chapel on Sunday, April 21 at 1 p.m. with reflection by theatre department chair Dr. Kelly Bremner and a welcome by Emory & Henry provost Dr. Michael Puglisi. associate provost Dr. Michael Lane introduced the spea
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Entergy Reports First Quarter Earnings
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 25 (TNSres) -- Entergy issued the following news release:
Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) reported first quarter 2024 earnings per share of 35 cents on an as-reported basis and $1.08 on an adjusted (non-GAAP) basis.
"We made very important regulatory progress in recent weeks that will deliver meaningful value for customers and provide certainty for all stakeholders," said Drew Marsh, Entergy Chair and Chief Executive Officer. "We remain squarely on track with clea
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Eric Bejarano of EAC's SBDC Honored With the Spirit of Excellence Award
THATCHER, Arizona, April 27 -- Eastern Arizona College issued the following news release:
Eric Bejarano, director of Eastern Arizona College's Small Business Development Center (EAC SBDC), has been awarded the Spirit of Excellence Award. This distinguished honor is presented annually to an outstanding individual by the Arizona Small Business Development Center (AZSBDC).
The Spirit of Excellence Award is determined by peer evaluation within the AZSBDC Network, making it a genuine reflection of
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European Commission: EU Diversity Month Kicks Off With the Winners of the 2024 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 27 -- The European Commission issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
Yesterday, the European Commission announced the winners of the third edition of the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards. The Awards celebrate the towns, cities, and regions across the EU that lead by example in inclusive policies.
This year's winners are cities and municipalities in Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. They have been recognised for their work to b
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Faculty, Staff Invited to Participate in This Year's 'On My Own Time' Celebration
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The University is pleased to announce its participation in "On My Own Time"--a celebration of local visual arts that highlights the often-unsung artists who create art on their own time.
This year is the 51st anniversary of this program, organized by CNY Arts, and faculty and staff are invited to showcase their talents along with other employers and businesses in the region.
All eligible artwork submitted will be d
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FBI Honors Grand Rapids Michigan Community Leader With National Award
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The FBI issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
On Friday, April 19, 2024, FBI Director Christopher Wray awarded Senior Pastor Moses Alexander of Acts Gospel Outreach Ministries the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for his service to the people of Grand Rapids. A true changemaker, Pastor Moses is a shining example of how community members are the heart and soul of how the FBI carries out its mission of protecting the American people through p
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FBI Little Rock Honors Mehmet Ulupinar With National Award
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The FBI issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
On Friday, April 19, 2024, FBI Director Christopher Wray presented Dr. Mehmet Ulupinar with the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for his service to the citizens of Little Rock through his work as president of the board for the Arkansas Culture and Dialog Center (ACDC). ACDC is a nonprofit organization that aims to promote the understanding of diverse cultures through its unique services it offer
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Federal Funds for Cuyahoga County, City of Cleveland to Promote Residential and Community Solar Programs
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 27 -- Cuyahoga County issued the following news release:
Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland will benefit from Federal funding to strengthen the region's environmental sustainability and expand existing solar energy programs. Growth Opportunity Partners (Growth Opps), announced the agency's award for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) grant under the Solar for All program to lead the Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition's initiative. The grant, totaling $15
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FERC Commissioner Christie Issues Dissent on Award of Incentives to Exelon
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following dissent by Commissioner Mark C. Christie on a decision (Docket No. ER24-1313-000) involving award of incentives to Exelon Corp.:
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In today's order, the majority grants the Abandoned Plant Incentive - a transfer of wealth from consumers to transmission developers and risk from developers to consumers (one may ask whether this is exactly a fair exchange) - even though Exelon has
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FFLA to Honor Former Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince, Retired College President Lawrence W. Tyree, and Florida Justice Institute Founder Roderick N. Petrey
MAITLAND, Florida, April 27 -- Funding Florida Legal Aid (formerly the Florida Bar Foundation) issued the following news release:
Former Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince has been selected to receive FFLA's 2024 Medal of Honor Award for a Lawyer, and retired college president Lawrence W. Tyree will receive the Medal of Honor Award for a Non-Lawyer. The Medal of Honor is FFLA's highest honor. Roderick N. Petrey, founder of the Florida Justice Institute, will receive the 2024 Jane Eli
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Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis Highlights Investments to Strengthen Florida's Commitment to Conserving Our Natural Resources
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 27 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted investments to continue to strengthen Florida's natural resources, announcing his commitment to signing $1.5 billion for Everglades and water quality, making investments in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and strengthening Florida's infrastructure. Today, the Governor is announcing the award of $60 million in alternative water supply fu
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FLORIDA DEMOCRATS RELEASE LEADERSHIP BLUE PROGRAM SCHEDULE, ANNOUNCE SPECIAL GUESTS
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
Today, the Florida Democratic Party released its schedule of events and training opportunities and announced special guests Rick Wilson and Brandon Wolf as featured speakers at Leadership Blue Weekend in Orlando next month.
From May 3-5, over 1,000 Democrats are expected to join Florida Democrats at Disney's Contemporary Resort for Leadership Blue Weekend 2024. Ahead of the annual gala d
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Fox Rothschild: South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine Honors Carol Thorstad-Forsyth at Prestigious Women Awards
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
Fox Rothschild congratulates Carol E. Thorstad-Forsyth on being named to South Florida Business & Wealth magazine's 2024 class of Prestigious Women.
The annual award recognizes women in South Florida who "lead and inspire [the] regional business and philanthropic communities through their careers, mentorship, and generosity."
Thorstad-Forsyth, a partner in the firm's Intell
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Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Leading Organizations With Prestigious 2024 Best Practices Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 27 -- 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 on April 26, 2024:
The best in business gathered in Nashville, TN at the 2024 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards Gala held at the Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza. The gathering honored top business achievements of some of the most innovative and successful companies i
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Fulbright UK Summer Institute Award Goes to Hendrix College Art Student
CONWAY, Arkansas, April 27 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release:
Hendrix College art major Campbell Christensen '26 has received a place on the Fulbright UK Summer Institute to study at the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde in the UK at one of the most prestigious and selective summer scholarship programs operating worldwide.
Christensen, who is a Hendrix-Murphy Scholar in Literature and Language at Hendrix, has been selected by the US-UK Fulbright Comm
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GA-ASI Selected to Build CCA for AFLCMC
SAN DIEGO, California, April 25 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division. This option contract award by the Advanced Aircraft Division exercises the critical design, build, and flight test on the existing C
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GeoComply and Caf Ink Groundbreaking Partnership Creating Best in Class KYC Offering for Brazil's Igaming and Sports Betting Market
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25 -- GeoComply, a provider of geolocation compliance and location fraud detection solutions, issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
GeoComply, a global leader in geolocation compliance, fraud and identity technology, and Caf, a leading innovator of digital identity verification solutions today announced a new partnership in Brazil. With the country poised to implement its regulated igaming and sports betting market, this partnership comes at a critical
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Georgia Institute of Technology: Dimitri Mavris Receives 1934 Distinguished Professor Award
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Aerospace Engineering's Mavris is awarded the highest honor given to a Georgia Tech professor.
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By Brittany Aiello and Steven Gagliano
In 1980, Dimitri Mavris left his hometown of Athens, Greece, for Atlanta, Georgia, to pursue a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. He did not realize it at the time, but his first day of class at Georgia Tech would mark the beginning of a career that w
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Gov. Evers, Wis. Administration Dept. Announce $4.6 Million for Coastal Habitat Conservation and Restoration Projects From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 27 -- The Wisconsin Department of Administration issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is set to receive a total of $4.6 million through President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. These funds are part of a $75 million federal investment administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal
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Greenberg Traurig is a Finalist for Legal Media Group's 2024 Women in Business Law EMEA Awards
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a finalist for six Euromoney Legal Media Group 2024 Women in Business Law Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) awards. The firm is shortlisted for overall "Law Firm of the Year" awards in the Gender Diversity International Firm and Women In Business Law International Firm categories and for "Best Law Firm" awards in Israel, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom, fo
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Griffith Announces $4,830,688 HHS Grant to St. Charles Health Council Inc.
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $4,830,688 to St. Charles Health Council. Today U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"St. Charles Health Council is home to critical medical services for residents in Lee County."
"I congratulate the health center on this award for $4,830,688 to help them navigate the health demands of our rural comm
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Grove City College: Senior Christopher Bolland Wins a Best Paper Award
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
Grove City College senior Christopher Bolland of Sacramento, Calif., won the award for best paper at the Lycoming Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference (LUHRC) on April 6 at Lycoming College.
Bolland's paper, "Enslaved to the Cause: The Poor White Southerner's Support for Slavery and Secession," won in the category of History, Archaeology and Humanities-Focused Social Sciences. He and several
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Henkel Receives Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award, Featured as Exemplary Partner in New Video Series
DUSSELDORF, Germany, April 25 -- Henkel, a manufacturer of hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Henkel today announced that it has received a prestigious Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award based on its demonstrated sustainability leadership in its operations over the last year. Entrants were evaluated on several metrics, including their energy and digital
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Hope College: Kenneth Brown of Chemistry Faculty Receives Vanderbush-Weller Award
HOLLAND, Michigan, April 27 -- Hope College issued the following news:
Dr. Kenneth Brown, who is the John H. and Jeanne M. Professor of Chemistry at Hope College, has been named the 2024 recipient of the college's annual Vanderbush-Weller Award for having a strong, positive impact on students.
The Vanderbush-Weller Award recognizes and celebrates the work of Hope faculty and staff who make extraordinary contributions to the lives of students, exceeding normal expectations. The award is coordin
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IAFC Names Chief J. Robert Brown, Jr. (Ret.) Recipient of the 2024 James O. Page EMS Achievement Award
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 27 -- The International Association of Fire Chiefs issued the following news release:
Each year, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) awards the James O. Page Award to an exceptional leader in fire-service-based EMS. This year's awardee is Chief J. Robert Brown, Jr. (Ret.), a fire service veteran and prominent community member from McLean, Va.
Sponsored by ZOLL Medical Corporation, this annual award recognizes the professionalism, vision, and positive imp
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Idaho DEQ Announces Public Comment Period on Draft Fiscal Year 2025 State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan and Planning Grant Priority Lists
BOISE, Idaho, April 27 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news:
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a series of plans that will guide how DEQ prioritizes and awards funding for water infrastructure investments.
The documents include the following:
* State Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan (IUP), which includes the priority lists for loans, emerging contaminants, and lead service line i
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IHEP's Recommended Clarifications to ED's Financial Value Transparency Framework Data Reporting Elements
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Institute for Higher Education Policy issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
This week, the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) responded to the U.S. Department of Education's proposed information collection request related to the Financial Value Transparency framework and gainful employment regulations. IHEP seeks to support the framework's implementation by recommending the following specific clarifications on data reporting elements:
1. Cla
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Illinois National Guard Soldier Recognized for Valor in Stopping Multiple Murder Suspect
ROCKFORD, Illinois, April 27 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news:
Winnebago County presented Illinois Army National Guard Spc. Michael Gambino, a military policeman with the Freeport-based 333rd Military Police Company, with two awards for valor on April 25.
Gambino, a Winnebago County deputy sheriff, apprehended a man accused of killing four people and wounding several others. He was among the first law enforcement officers on the scene of the March 27 multiple murders an
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Inaugural Empire State University Student Awarded Norman R. McConney Jr. Award
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 27 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release:
A student at Empire State University has been awarded the prestigious Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award. Congratulations to Jo Young, the first student at SUNY Empire to receive this award.
The award recognizes students in SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) who demonstrate academic merit and perseverance, fulfilling the premise of Norman R. McConney, Jr.'s
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Influential Trailblazers Honored at Utah Tech University Presidential Awards
ST. GEORGE, Utah, April 27 -- Utah Tech University issued the following news:
Influential members of the Utah Tech University and Washington County communities were recently recognized at the university's Presidential Awards banquet for blazing new trails and making a difference in Southern Utah.
Utah Tech gave the category of Community Engaged Awards to individuals committed to service learning, community engagement and campus-community partnerships to promote civic responsibility, service, c
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Innovative Student Projects Highlight Ontario Tech's Engineering Capstone Competition
OSHAWA, Ontario, April 27 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release:
The hard work and ingenuity of more than 450 undergraduate students were on display at the recent Ontario Tech University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science's (FEAS) Engineering Capstone Exhibition and Design Competition.
The annual event marks a significant milestone in the academic journey of final-year Engineering students. Throughout the eight months they spend working on their 'capstone' pr
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International Recognition for Newcastle PhD Student
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 27 (TNSres) -- Newcastle University issued the following news:
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A Newcastle University doctoral student has received international recognition for the quality and originality of her research.
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Jaun Hwang, a PhD student in the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, has received the prestigious American Association of Geographers' 2024 prize for Best Dissertation Proposal, in th
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Iowa Secretary of State Pate: Secretary Pate Honors Black Hawk County Auditor Grant Veeder With NASS Medallion Award
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 27 -- Iowa Secretary of State Paul D. Pate issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate honored longtime Black Hawk County Auditor Grant Veeder with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Medallion Award this week. Veeder, who is retiring at the end of his ninth term, served as Black Hawk County Auditor for 36 years.
Secretary Pate surprised Auditor Veeder with the award during a ceremony in Waterloo on Tuesday.
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Johns Hopkins Professor of Equity Dr. Lisa Angeline Cooper to Give Keynote at the Annual NKF 2024 Spring Clinical Meetings
NEW YORK, April 27 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce that renowned health equity expert Dr. Lisa Angeline Cooper will be the keynote speaker at the annual NKF 2024 Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM) in Long Beach, CA, which takes place from May 14 -18. Lisa A. Cooper, MD, MPH, is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Equity in Health and Health Care at Johns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine, Nurs
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Lakeshore Technical College Spring Graduation Set for May 11
CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, April 27 -- Lakeshore Technical College issued the following news release:
The first graduates of Lakeshore Technical College's information technology-cybersecurity specialist associate degree program are ready to graduate. The seven students will be among more than 325 students set to celebrate their educational achievements on Saturday, May 11, during the college's spring graduation celebration taking place on the college's Cleveland campus.
A majority of the almost 500
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Lee University: Hill to Speak at May Commencement
CLEVELAND, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Lee University issued the following news on April 26, 2024:
Lee University will hold its 190th commencement ceremonies May 3-4. Dr. Nancy Hill, professor of education at Harvard University, returns to campus to deliver the commencement address on Saturday morning at 9:30. Hill also spoke at the university's 2016 graduation.
Hill is a nationally renowned developmental psychologist whose research focuses on parenting and adolescent development. She is t
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Library of Congress: National Recording Registry Inducts Sounds of ABBA, Blondie, The Cars, The Chicks, Juan Gabriel, Green Day, The Notorious B.I.G. & Lily Tomlin
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news:
ABBA's "Dancing Queen," Blondie's era-defining "Parallel Lines," The Notorious B.I.G.'s landmark "Ready to Die," Green Day's "Dookie," The Chicks' "Wide Open Spaces" and Lily Tomlin's comedy have been selected as some of the defining sounds of history and culture that will join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today named 25 recordings as audio treasures wort
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LLCC Professor Kirk Yenerall Honored
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 27 -- Lincoln Land Community College issued the following news:
Kirk Yenerall of Springfield, professor of mathematics at Lincoln Land Community College, was recently recognized as a 2024 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award winner by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) at their annual conference in Louisville.
The distinction, named for former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, was established to recognize individuals who demonstrate
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MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RECOGNIZES MORGAN LEWIS AT 2024 AMERICAS AWARDS
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Morgan Lewis was honored by Managing Intellectual Property at its 2024 Americas Awards as a US Firm of the Year for Patent Disputes in the Northeast Region and as a recipient of the Impact Deal of the Year award.
The firm was awarded US Firm of the Year for Patent Disputes in the Northeast Region for our collective strength in the region. The Impact Deal of the Year award was for our representa
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Manhattan College Model UN Delegation Awarded Distinguished Delegation Award
RIVERDALE, New York, April 27 -- Manhattan College issued the following news:
Manhattan College is pleased to announce that its Model UN team was honored with a Distinguished Delegation Award at the 2024 National Model United Nations Conference. Under the guidance of Dr. Pamela Chasek, a Manhattan College Political Science Professor and long-time Model UN mentor, the week-long conference held in midtown Manhattan saw over 2700 participants from over 60 countries.
Manhattan College's delegation
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Margaret Knotts, USCA's First Spanish Degree Graduate, Shares Her Experiences in Mastering Communication
AIKEN, South Carolina, April 27 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news:
Graduating senior Margaret Knotts will make history within the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department as the first student to graduate with a Spanish degree from the University of South Carolina Aiken.
"I believe this is a beautiful thing," Knotts said. "This is a testament that we still have success stories and students going on to graduate and go into different fields with
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Mass. Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs: Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Winning $156 Million in EPA's Solar for All Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 22 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release:
The Healey-Driscoll Administration today celebrated its selection by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to receive $156 million in funding under the Solar for All competition, a $7 billion program that is part of the Inflation Reduction Act's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. A coalition led by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and
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Mass. Gov. Healey: Massachusetts Organizations Awarded More Than $5 Million From Biden-Harris Administration for Decarbonizing Iron and Steel Production
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 27 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
The Healey-Driscoll administration is celebrating news that the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding more than $5 million to four Massachusetts organizations to advance the production of low and zero-emission steel and iron. Iron and steel production accounts for approximately 7 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, presenting a critical need for innovation to decarbonize the industr
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Mastercard Drops Exclusive, Personalized Music Pass as It Kicks Off Season 2 of Its Artist Accelerator
LOS ANGELES, California, April 27 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
Today, Mastercard unveils its limited-edition Mastercard Music Pass for music fans around the world, commencing the second season of its tech- and talent-driven Artist Accelerator program with an incredible roster of emerging artists. The personalized Music Pass allows collectors and fans to unlock a cutting-edge AI music studio, behind-the-scenes content, and the chance to access concert ticket
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McConnell Helps Secure $100K for Henderson City-County Airport
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $101,203 in federal funding to Henderson City-County Airport.
Today's award will help fund a project to extend a critical runway at Henderson City-County Airport in order to meet Federal Aviation Administration standards. This federal grant was funded through the A
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center: MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiologist Reginald Robinson, MD, is the American Heart Association's 2024 Physician of the Year
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a part of MedStar Health, issued the following news:
The American Heart Association has named Reginald Robinson, MD, its 2024 Physician of the Year. Dr. Robinson is a cardiologist with MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, where he sees patients at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and at the MedStar Health Cardiology Associates location in Bowie, Md.
Dr. Robinson has more than two decades of service and leadership with the American He
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Mercer University: Senior Awarded Lewis Scholars Position to Help Advance Health Equity
MACON, Georgia, April 27 -- Mercer University issued the following news:
Mercer University senior Jamyah Janise Combs has been awarded a CDC John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars (Lewis Scholars) position at the University of Pittsburgh this summer.
The Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program's (PHUSP) goal is to advance health equity by increasing public health workforce diversity. The eight-week residential program is designed to encourage historically underserved coll
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Mich. Environment Dept.: Michigan's First Earth Day Student Summit to Convene in East Lansing
LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on April 22, 2024:
In recognition of Earth Week, more than 200 Michigan middle- and high-schoolers will gather on Thursday, April 25, for the state's first-ever Earth Day Student Summit.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will host the day-long event on Michigan State University's East Lansing campus in partnership with the Michigan
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Minn. Senate Republican Caucus: Koran - OLA Report Uncovers Oversight Failures in State Grant Processes
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 26, 2024:
On Thursday, The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) released a report following an audit of state agencies' compliance with the Office of Grants Management (OGM) policies. The report, titled Grant Award Processes, shows that the Department of Human Services' (DHS') Behavioral Health Division (BHD) has failed to keep records regarding conflicts of interest
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Miss. Education Dept. Announces 2024 Mississippi Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year
JACKSON, Mississippi, April 27 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
The Mississippi Department of Education today announced the 2024 Mississippi Administrator of the Year (MAOY) is Anita Wansley, principal at Northeast Elementary School in the Lauderdale County School District (LCSD), and the 2024 Mississippi Teacher of the Year (MTOY) is Shauna Waters, teacher at West Lauderdale High School in the Lauderdale County School District.
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Morehouse College and Leading Tech Company Sage Launch Program to Help Prepare Next Generation of Tech Entrepreneurs
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release:
Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses, has contributed $100,000 to Morehouse College, the nation's only historically Black liberal arts institution dedicated to educating and developing men. The funds will support the launch of a new entrepreneurship course, which will train enterprising students how
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Morgan Stanley Names 10 Women and an Ally as Their MAKERS Class of 2024
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today named 11 outstanding professionals as part of its partnership with MAKERS - an initiative dedicated to celebrating the stories of leaders who are drivers and champions of women's achievements.
"At Morgan Stanley, we believe it's important to share and celebrate the stories of our leaders who are committed to advancing
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MSU Radio Station Best in Nation for Sports Talk Program
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 27 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news:
Mississippi State students' dynamic skills are known as "best in the country" after three broadcasters from WMSV--MSU's radio station--won first place in the nation for Best Sports Talk Program at the 2024 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System convention in New York City earlier this semester.
Senior communication major Elizabeth Keen of Vicksburg, communication graduate student Tanner Marlar of Corinth
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N.J. Association for Mental Health: IT Conference Features Experts With Critical Advice and Resources for All Healthcare Staff
MERCERVILLE, New Jersey, April 27 -- The New Jersey Association for Mental Health and Addiction Agencies issued the following news release:
As information technology (IT) continues to evolve and risks to data security continue to increase, it is critical for all healthcare staff - clinical, administrative, executive and of course, IT, as well - to be knowledgeable about IT and related tools to maximize the quality of care and protect their organizations and the individuals they serve. Healthcar
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N.J. Gov. Murphy Celebrates Earth Week by Laying Out New Landmark Solar Investments, Putting New Jersey One Step Closer to Achieving 100% Clean Electricity by 2035
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 27 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
Governor Phil Murphy today celebrated the culmination of Earth Week by unveiling a slew of new solar initiatives that will boost accessibility across the board and make solar more affordable for residents than ever before, bolstering New Jersey's momentum and reaffirming its commitment to achieve 100 percent clean electricity by 2035.
New Jersey already expects to surpass 200,0
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N.J. Gov. Murphy: New Jersey to Receive Over $156 Million Through U.S. EPA's Solar for All Program
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 27 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) President Christine Guhl-Sadovy today announced that New Jersey has been selected to receive $156.1 million in federal funding to make affordable clean energy more accessible across the Garden State.
Awarded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund:
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Nearly $25M in Capital Awards to Support Delivery of Critical Services to New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Additional Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program Grants to be Announced on a Rolling Basis
Builds on Governor's Previous Investments to Protect and Support Nonprofits, Including Funding for Nonprofit Colleges and Universities and Organizations Supporting Veterans and New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an initial round of nea
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Awards $10M Through New York's Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program
ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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North Country and Western New York Projects Awarded in Round One; Additional Rounds of the Program Will Reach all Regions of New York State in the Coming Years
Program Provides a Total of $50 Million Over Five Years to Help Improve Kitchens; Facilitates Preparation of Fresh, Scratch Made Meals for Students Using New York Farm Products
Builds on Governor's 2024 State of the State Priorities t
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NAIC Announces Gary Anderson as CEO
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) today announced the appointment of insurance veteran and current Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Gary D. Anderson as the organization's Chief Executive Officer. Anderson will begin leading the 153-year-old insurance standard-setting organization governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 state
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National Broadcast Historian Award Presented to MSU Communication Head
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 27 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news:
Terry Likes, head of Mississippi State's Department of Communication, is the winner of the national 2024 Broadcast Historian Award from the Library of American Broadcasting's Foundation, in conjunction with the Broadcast Education Association.
Established in 2015, LABF and BEA developed the annual award to recognize an educator who has produced a documentary or multimedia project specifically related t
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NAU to Recognize Four Arizona Leaders With Honorary Doctorate Degrees During Commencement Ceremonies
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 27 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news:
Paul Luna, president and CEO of Helios Education Foundation, Pam Kehaly, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Christy Farley, an NAU alumna who recently retired as senior vice president of engagement and public affairs, and Efrain Casillas, coordinator of music programs at Tolleson Elementary School District and 2024 Arizona Teacher of the Year, will be recognized with honorary doctorates f
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NBCU Academy Hosts Fifth Next Level Summit: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential
NEW YORK, April 23 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news:
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The free virtual summit brought together top executives and talent across NBCUniversal and Comcast's portfolio, as well as various external industry leaders, to participate in panels designed to expose students and professionals to a range of topics surrounding subjects of leadership.
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On April 11, NBCU Academy, a free, award-winning education program for developing new skills and advancing car
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Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration Honors Four at Annual Awards Dinner
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 27 -- Niagara University issued the following news:
Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration honored four individuals for their extraordinary leadership and commitment to their communities at its annual Business Awards Dinner on April 25 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
The AACSB-accredited college recognized Richard Gold, former M&T Bank president and chief operating officer; Thurman and Patti Thomas and the 34 Group; and alumni J
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NMSU Criminal Justice Department Partners With Tulsa Police Department
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 27 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
The Department of Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University is partnering with the Tulsa Police Department (TPD) for a student internship program. TPD also will be on campus later this month.
The paid internship offers students hands-on law enforcement experience while earning the final 15 credit hours needed for their bachelor's degrees in criminal justice.
"Being in the criminal justice
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Northern Arizona University: 2024 Presidential Achievement Awards
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 27 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news:
President's Achievement Awards are a special designation that recognizes the exceptional work of classified staff and service professionals. Winners are nominated by their peers for their strong relationships, how they work with others to create a sense of community in the workplace and how they actively support and advance NAU's mission. At a ceremony Tuesday, April 24, nine staff members were honored with t
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Notre Dame: School of Architecture's Krusche Wins Prestigious Rome Prize
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 27 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news:
The American Academy in Rome has awarded Krupali Krusche, an associate professor in the University of Notre Dame's School of Architecture, the 2024 Adele Chatfield-Taylor Rome Prize in Historic Preservation and Conservation.
Krusche was awarded the fellowship on Thursday (April 25) during the Janet and Arthur Ross Rome Prize Ceremony and Concert held in New York City at Carnegie Hall.
"Learning that I had
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Novelist Lauren Groff, Artist Jason Moran and Four Others To Be Honored at Amherst College's Commencement
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 27 -- Amherst College issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
A groundbreaking mathematician and physicist, an award-winning novelist, a pioneering Asian American studies scholar, a renowned environmental activist, an acclaimed musician and a fearless civil rights advocate will each receive an honorary degree from Amherst College during Commencement on Sunday, May 26, at 10 a.m. on the school's main quad. Amherst President Michael A. Elliott will deliv
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Oklahoma State University appoints Morgan dean of Graduate College
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Oklahoma State University has named Dr. Melanie Morgan as dean of the Graduate College following a national search.
Morgan has served as professor and associate dean of the Graduate School at Purdue University since 2018. The OSU/A&M Board of Regents approved her appointment during their April meeting Friday in Miami, Oklahoma.
"President Kayse Shrum and I are confident we succeeded in identifying the
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OSU welcomes alumnus Hinkle for 35th Paul Miller Lecture Series
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Students, faculty and staff of Oklahoma State University's School of Media and Strategic Communications gathered in the Student Union Theater on Wednesday for the 35th annual Paul Miller lecture series.
This year, 2003 OSU alumnus Josh Hinkle spoke to students about expanding audiences, accountability and investigative impact in journalism. Hinkle is the director of investigations and innovations
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OVPR Awards 3 Ford School Staff Members for Research, Leadership
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 27 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
The Office of the Vice President for Research will recognize three of the Ford School's research center staff--Jasmina Camo-Biogradlija (Education Policy Initiative), Molly Kleinman (Science, Technology and Public Policy program), and Kyle S. Kwaiser (Education Policy Initiative)--for their outstanding service and leadership in advancing research, scholarship, and creative pract
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Padilla, Federal and State Education Officials Encourage California Students to Apply for Financial Aid
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
WATCH: Padilla and officials encourage students to apply for financial aid ahead of California's priority deadline on May 2
CALIFORNIA -- Today, a week before the upcoming California priority deadline, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) hosted a webinar alongside representatives from the U.S. Department of Education and California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) officials to encourage all eligible stude
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PEN America: Iranian Dissident Rapper Toomaj Salehi Sentenced to Death
NEW YORK, April 27 -- PEN America issued the following news release:
Artists at Risk Connection (ARC), PEN America, and Index on Censorship strongly condemn the death sentence imposed on Iranian rapper and human rights defender Toomaj Salehi for "spreading corruption on Earth" issued by a revolutionary court in Tehran on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Salehi now faces possible execution, as his lawyer plans to appeal the sentence.
On 22 April 2024, Toomaj Salehi's lawyers were notified that Branch
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Penn State campuses to hold spring 2024 commencement ceremonies May 3-5
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
Penn State will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates during its spring 2024 commencement ceremonies, the majority of which will be held Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May 5.
This spring Penn State expects to award approximately 14,249 diplomas to students University-wide who are completing 177 associate, 11,461 baccalaureate, 1,793 master's, 410 law, 244 doctoral, 134 medical and 30 me
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R.I. Education Dept.: U.S. Department of Education Names Chariho, Cranston, Providence, and Westerly Schools as 2024 Green Ribbon Awardees
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education announced today that five Rhode Island school communities have been designated as 2024 Green Ribbon awardees by the U.S. Department of Education, representing the most Green Ribbon awards earned in one year in Rhode Island. The prestigious designation is awarded to schools for
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Raritan Valley Community College: Honor Society Receives Awards at Regional, International Conventions
NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, April 27 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release:
Raritan Valley Community College's chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has received several top honors at conventions held this spring. This year's PTK officer team included President Jordan Nussbaum, Executive Vice President Olivia O'Donnell, Vice President of Leadership & Fellowship Mikaela Lijo, and officer team members Andrew Demcher and Anna Quezada.
In March, RVCC's chapter
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Ravensbourne Student Wins Kopparberg Label Design Competition
CHISLEHURST, England, April 27 -- Ravensbourne University London issued the following news:
By David Millett
A Ravensbourne University London student has designed a fresh new look for the latest limited-edition Kopparberg bottles, which will be available across the UK this summer.
Paige Langan, a third-year BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Design student who has just completed her studies, won an exclusive competition held in collaboration between Ravensbourne University London and internation
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Renown Health Recognized for Excellence With American College of Cardiology Heartcare Center Designation
RENO, Nevada, April 27 -- Renown Health, a healthcare network, issued the following news release:
Renown provides world-class patient care through a sustainable quality improvement program.
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Renown Health for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Renown was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in 2024 based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoin
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Rep. Carbajal Highlights New $850,000 Award to San Luis Obispo County to Construct New Additions to the Edna Valley Trail
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) is highlighting $850,000 he secured in the 2024 federal budget to build a 1.2 mile bike and pedestrian path adjacent to State Route 227 in San Luis Obispo. The funding is set aside to help complete segments 6 and 7 of the Edna Valley Trail, a project overseen by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG). The new trail will connect neighborhoods along the cor
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Rep. Cuellar Announces $3,799,996 in Federal Grant Funding for the Zacate Creek Green District Corridor Project
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $3,799,996 in federal grant funding for the Zacate Creek Green District Corridor Project. The award was provided by the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnerships (ORLP) Program. Webb County and the City of Laredo will contribute a dollar-for-dollar local match of the ORLP Program award, bringing the total project amount to $7,599,
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Rep. Greg Casar Delivers $850,000 for Huston-Tillotson University Renovations
AUSTIN, Texas, April 27 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) joined Huston-Tillotson University leaders, students, and Black Austinites to celebrate his office securing $850,000 for the university in this year's Congressional budget.
The $850,000 grant will be used by Huston-Tillotson to renovate two residence halls and the 1960s student union.
PHOTOS from the event can be downloaded here (https://hustontillo
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Rep. Spanberger Congratulates Dale City Elementary School in Woodbridge on National Green Ribbon Award
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today celebrated a school in Virginia's Seventh District being recognized as a 2024 Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award annually recognizes schools, districts, postsecondary institutions, and early learning centers for reducing environmental impacts, improving heal
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Rimini Street Appoints Proven Senior Executive as New Chief Revenue Officer
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 25 -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, products, and services, the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software, and a Salesforce and AWS partner, today announced the appointment of Steve Hershkowitz as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
"Steve's leadersh
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RMU Announces Gateway Financial Chairman & CEO David J. Malone to Deliver Spring 2024 Graduate Commencement Address
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- Robert Morris University issued the following news:
Robert Morris University (RMU) is proud to announce that David J. Malone, Chairman & CEO of Gateway Financial will serve as the commencement speaker at the Spring 2024 Graduate Commencement Ceremony.
The ceremony will take place on May 10, 2024, at 4:00pm, at the UPMC Events Center on the RMU campus.
"We are tremendously fortunate to have someone as respected and accomplished as David Malone serving a
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Robotics championship prepares students for STEM success
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, commander, Air Force Recruiting Service, joined more than 5,000 attendees at the First Robotics Championship in Houston, Texas, on April 19, hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Alongside teachers, coaches, and students, Amrhein attended the "Employment & Enlistment: Leveraging your FIRST Experience for yo
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Rockefeller Foundation: New Scientific Resources Map Food Components To Improve Human and Environmental Health
NEW YORK, April 25 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release:
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 introduces two data interfaces-the PTFI MarkerLab interface an
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Ropes & Gray Honored With Managing IP Americas Award for U.S. Firm of the Year--Patent Trial and Appeal Board and 2 Impact Deals of the Year
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 27 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news on April 26, 2024:
At a ceremony on April 25, Ropes & Gray was honored with the Managing IP Americas Awards 2024 for "U.S. Firm of the Year--PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board)."
The firm was recognized for "Impact Deal of the Year for Novo Nordisk and Valo Health $2.7 Billion Collaboration Agreement" led by IP transactions partner Hannah England and IP transactions associate Ian Nilsen. We advised Novo N
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Rouser recipient of 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Dr. Kurt Rouser, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award, an award honoring faculty mentors for success and impact in supervising undergraduate research students.
He was recognized at the 2024 OSU Undergraduate Research Symposium held on April 16 i
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SAIT Debuts Canada's First 'FinTech' Major Within Bachelor of Business Administration Program
CALGARY, Alberta, April 27 -- SAIT Polytechnic issued the following news release:
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) has launched a unique new major, Financial Technology (FinTech) and Innovation, within its Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program. The first-of-its-kind business major in Canada will equip students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of FinTech.
"This program is unique across Canada so students will have the chance t
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SBU Honors Three Faculty Members With Awards of Excellence
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 27 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
Three St. Bonaventure University faculty members were presented with awards of excellence at the university's annual Staff & Faculty Excellence Awards celebration on Thursday, April 25.
Dr. Jose Manuel Medrano, assistant professor of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultural Studies, received the Junior Faculty Award; Dr. James Pientka, professor of Physics and department chair,
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Scout by Sutter Health Wins Prestigious Webby Award for Health, Wellness and Fitness App Excellence
SACRAMENTO, California, April 25 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release:
Scout by Sutter Health(TM), a digital wellness tool for teens and young adults, is named Best Apps and Software in Health, Wellness and Fitness at the 28th Annual Webby Awards. The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the internet.
"Receiving a Webby Award highlights our commitment to supportin
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Sen. Cramer: FAA Awards More Than $4 Million to Airports Across North Dakota
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
BISMARCK - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of $4,093,055 to three airports in North Dakota for the following projects and initiatives:
$2,918,323 to the Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority for the reconstruction of 4,206 feet of runway to maintain structural integrity of the pavement and minimize foreign object debris.
$1,014,732
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Sen. Ossoff Backing Bipartisan Bill to Award Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Senator Jon Ossoff is working to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King.
Sen. Ossoff is launching a push to pass the Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act, bipartisan legislation he co-sponsored to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King.
The bipartisan bill was introduced by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and is
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Sen. Ossoff Strengthening Automotive Workforce Development Programs in Atlanta
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Atlanta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new resources to strengthen workforce development programs in Atlanta.
Today, Sen. Ossoff announced he is delivering Federal funding to the Automotive Training Center, which serves low-income, at-risk youth and young adults ages 15-25 in metro Atlanta and offers students on-the-job training and experience in the automotive repair industry.
Since its foun
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Senate Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cantwell Leads Innovative Spectrum Legislation to Strengthen National Security, Keep Millions of Consumers Connected & Boost US Global Leadership
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, chairwoman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released the Spectrum and National Security Act, comprehensive legislation that will modernize the nation's spectrum policy to protect our communications networks against foreign adversaries, restore Federal Communications
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Senate Passes Stabenow & Peters Bills to Name Post Offices After Distinguished Michiganders
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Three bills authored by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, 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 Creek, Michigan as the "Sojourner Truth Post Office." Sojourner Tr
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Seven High Schools Earn Colo. Secretary of State's 2023-2024 Eliza Pickrell Routt Award
DENVER, Colorado, April 27 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
Secretary of State Jena Griswold recognized seven schools today who have achieved the 2023-2024 Eliza Pickrell Routt Award for registering 85% or more of eligible students to vote. This school year's winners to date are Denver East High School, Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning, Central High School (Grand Junction), St. Mary's Academy High School, KIPP Denver Collegia
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Shelagh Rogers Named Next Chancellor of Queen's University
KINGSTON, Ontario, April 27 -- Queen's University issued the following news release:
Queen's University is appointing award-winning broadcast journalist Shelagh Rogers (Artsci'77) as its 16th Chancellor. Chancellor-Designate Rogers will begin her term on July 1, 2024, succeeding current Chancellor, The Honourable Murray Sinclair.
"I am very pleased to share that Shelagh Rogers will be joining us as the 16th Chancellor of our university," says Principal Deane. "Shelagh's remarkable career, wide
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Sigma Xi and NAAS Form Coalition to Advance Scientific Research and STEM Education
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, April 27 -- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, issued the following news release:
Two leading science organizations have entered into collaboration to promote scientific research, advance STEM education, and improve ethics and overall quality in all aspects of science.
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Association of Academies of Science (NAAS), establishing a partners
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Skigin Recognized for Contributions to Kellogg
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 27 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news:
The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, part of the Keough School for Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, is proud to announce that Natan Skigin has won the 2024 Kellogg Institute Award for Outstanding Doctoral Student Contributions. The honor was given at the Institute's year-end reception yesterday.
Inau
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Smithsonian Institution: New Date - 'OSGEMEOS - Endless Story' To Open Sept. 29
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will open "OSGEMEOS: Endless Story" Sept. 29 rather than May 18 as originally scheduled. Given the complexity and scale of the installation of almost 1,000 artworks including large, site-specific paintings, the museum and the artists have decided to grant themselves more to time to realize the exhibition.
"OSGEMEOS: Endless Story" is t
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Solving the riddle of sphingolipids in coronary artery disease
ITHACA, New York, April 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have uncovered a way to unleash in blood vessels the protective effects of a type of fat-related molecule known as a sphingolipid, suggesting a promising new strategy for the treatment of coronary artery disease.
In the study, published March 8 in Circulation Research, the researchers showed that boosting levels of a sphingolipid called S1P in artery-lining endothelial cells slows
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Squire Patton Boggs Wins Regulatory, Investigations Team of the Year at Middle East Legal Awards
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 27 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news on April 26, 2024:
Squire Patton Boggs has won at the Middle East Legal Awards, which took place at the Conrad Dubai on April 25.
The firm won the award for Regulatory and Investigations Team of the Year for securing a victory for one of UAE's biggest banks in a multi-year money laundering and sanctions investigation.
Rich Gibbon, partner in the global Government Investigations & White Coll
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State Organization Recognizes Givan for Her Outstanding Leadership at Indiana Institute of Technology
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, April 27 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news:
Indiana Tech Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Belonging Lisa Givan was recognized as a Distinguished Woman Leader by the American Council on Education Women's Indiana Network (ACE-WIN).
This award represents women who:
* Advocate for women and have pioneered change.
* Champion the advancement of women in leadership roles and have been a voice for all women in higher education.
* Are celebrated
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Student Veteran Organization Hosts Gatsby-Themed Gala for Annual Awards Banquet
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Members of Syracuse University's military-connected community pose for a group photo with Otto before the 2024 SVO Ball & Awards Banquet.
Syracuse University's military-connected community came together for an evening of celebration during the annual Student Veterans Organization (SVO) Ball & Awards Banquet. The formal event, held each year during the Spring semester, acknowledges the accomplishments within the vete
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Swarthmore College: 'A Swat Superhero' - Associate Dean and Director of Student Engagement Rachel Head Honored With Welsh Award
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- Swarthmore College issued the following news:
In recognition of exemplary service to Swarthmore, the College awarded the 2024 Suzanne P. Welsh Award to Rachel Head, associate dean and director of student engagement, at an all-staff meeting on Wednesday.
Head, who was one of more than 30 nominees from all across the College, was lauded for her unwavering dedication to the College community. In particular, colleagues highlighted Head's ability to deftly and
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TAMIU Students Win Top Awards at 28th Annual Western Hemispheric Trade Conference
LAREDO, Texas, April 26 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
Two Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) International Business Administration doctoral students and an undergraduate Business student won cash prizes for the Best Student Paper Award and Honorable Mentions at the 28th Annual Western Hemispheric Trade (WHT) Conference, hosted both virtually and in person recently by TAMIU's A. R. Sanchez, Jr. Schoo
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Television Academy: Conan O'Brien Talks Returning to Television for Max's Travel Series Conan O'Brien Must Go in May 1 Issue of Emmy Magazine
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Television Academy issued the following news release:
Writer-turned-talk-show-host-turned-podcaster Conan O'Brien returns to television with the new Max travel series Conan O'Brien Must Go, in which he travels the globe meeting friends he made through his wildly popular podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend. The four-time Emmy winner talks with emmy about his new show and doing what he loves most: engaging with people. The award-winning official publication of the Te
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Texas A&M Engineer Receives Research.com's 2024 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Leader Award
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 27 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
Dr. J.N. Reddy (J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering) has been recognized by Research.com with their 2024 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Leader Award, along with no. 5 and no. 8 rankings among national and worldwide mechanical engineers, respectively.
Dr. Reddy is a Regents and University Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering.
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Texas A&M University: Benika Dixon Named Kavli Fellow for Cutting-Edge Public Health Research on Vulnerable Populations
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 27 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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This National Academy of Sciences award recognizes the brightest young scientists
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Benika Dixon, DrPH, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University School of Public Health, has been named a Kavli Fellow. This prestigious fellowship, awarded annually by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), recognizes the brightest young scientists who are 45 years old or younger
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Texas A&M: Vertical Flight Team Wins Design-Build-Vertical Flight Competition
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 27 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
The Vertical Flight Design Team, a group of undergraduate students from the Department of Aerospace Engineering, won first place overall and first place for fly-off at the 2024 Vertical Flight Society Design-Build-Vertical Flight competition.
This is the first time a Texas A&M team has participated in this competition. After carefully considering the competition's requirements and miss
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The College of Saint Rose Will Celebrate Final Graduation Ceremony, Marking 100 Years Since First Graduation Ceremony in 1924
ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- The College of St. Rose issued the following news:
The College of Saint Rose will celebrate its 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 11. The ceremony will occur at 10 a.m. at the MVP Arena in Albany, where 1,736 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study will be conferred. This will be the College's final commencement ceremony, marking 100 years since the College's first graduation ceremony in 1924. More than 5,000 graduates and their famili
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Thomas College: Chris Santiago Receives Several Awards for Contribution to Community MacKenzie
WATERVILLE, Maine, April 27 -- Thomas College issued the following news release:
Thomas College community members are known for their giving and collaborative nature. Staff member Christopher Santiago sets the standard high for his contributions to the local community and was recently recognized for his tireless efforts.
Chris, who is the Director of Safety and Security at Thomas, was recently recognized for his work as an adult volunteer (Scouter) by the Kennebec Valley District of Pine Tree
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Three Brown scholars elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 25 -- Brown University issued the following news:
With their election to the prestigious honor society, Francis J. Doyle III, Prudence Carter and Greg Hirth join the nation's leading scholars in science, public affairs, business, arts and the humanities.
Photo by Nick Dentamaro/Brown University
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Three Brown University scholars have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's most
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Three Rutgers Professors Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 27 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
Three Rutgers professors were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a distinguished honor that recognizes their work to promote African American voices in poetry, preserve the history of Chinese operatic performers in America, and lead groundbreaking cancer research.
The academy announced its class of 2024 this week - a group of 250 inductees in 31 areas of expertise, divided into five categor
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Trinity University: Teaching, Research Drive Chemistry Professor
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 26 (TNSres) -- Trinity University issued the following news:
By Jeremiah Gerlach
As a scientist at a liberal arts university, Adam Urbach, Ph.D., walks a fine line between gathering new knowledge and sharing that knowledge with undergraduates.
That's an important designation to make, because not every university gives professors the chance to conduct high-level research at the same time as making a high-level impact on their students' lives.
But that's why Urbach,
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U of T Initiative Encourages Computer Science Students to Incorporate Ethics Into Their Work
TORONTO, Ontario, April 27 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news:
By Krystle Hewitt
Computer science students at the University of Toronto are learning how to incorporate ethical considerations into the design and development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence with the help of a unique undergraduate initiative.
The Embedded Ethics Education Initiative (E3I) aims to provide students with the ability to critically assess the societal impacts of the technologies
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UB President Tripathi Named Fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
BUFFALO, New York, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Founded in 1780 by John Adams, John Hancock and other revolutionary leaders, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of the oldest scholarly societies in the United States. Current members represent innovative thinkers across various fi
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UChicago Scholar Wins National Book Critics Circle Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news:
By Sara Patterson
Asst. Prof. Tina Post's scholarship delves into racial performativity, especially the ways that Black Americans present their racial identity. For her distinctive perspectives about blackness and expressionlessness, Post recently received the National Book Critics Circle Award in the category of Criticism for her first book, Deadpan: The Aesthetics of Black Inexpression (2022). The Na
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UH Hilo Honors Employees, Student at Annual Awards Celebration
MANOA, Hawaii, April 27 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
The University of Hawaii at Hilo recently recognized recipients of various UH Hilo and UH System awards at its 2024 End of Year Awards Celebration April 24 on campus. The event also recognized retired employees and faculty and staff for various years of service.
Award recipients include:
* Kerri Inglis, Professor of History, UH System Board of Regents Excellence in Teaching Award
* Jennifer Tu
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UM Miller School of Medicine: Class of 2024 Displays Research Excellence at Scholarly Concentration Capstone Symposium
MIAMI, Florida, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
By Joey Garcia
The Class of 2024 put their NextGenMD scholarly and research skills on display at the inaugural Scholarly Concentration Capstone Poster Symposium that concluded their University of Miami Miller School of Medicine academic year.
Nearly 150 digital posters were submitted, with 40 selected by the dual-degree program directors and the pathway directors for full displa
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UM-Flint's Albin Overcomes Traumatic Brain Injury to Earn Maize & Blue Scholar Award
FLINT, Michigan, April 27 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news:
By Kat Oak
Eleven days before Nicole Albin, a senior University of Michigan-Flint elementary education major, was set to graduate from Chesaning Union High School, she was involved in a severe car accident. She sustained a traumatic brain injury, among other life-threatening injuries. Albin had previously been accepted to Wayne State University, had merit scholarships lined up, and planned to pursue a medi
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United States Society on Dams Honors GEI Consultants With Two Awards
SEATTLE, Washington, April 27 -- GEI Consultants issued the following news release:
GEI Consultants received two awards from the United States Society on Dams (USSD) at the organization's annual conference on April 24.
USSD recognized GEI and its project partners with the 2024 Excellence in Constructed Project award for Tuolumne Log Pond Dam Spillway Upgrade. The award honors a team making significant contributions through the construction, remediation, or removal of a dam or water resource st
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University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business: Celebrating Excellence - Honoring Rising Stars in Teaching and Research
BOULDER, Colorado, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news:
By Anneli Gray
Up-and-coming faculty receive ringing endorsements by way of the new Faculty Scholars initiative.
When Vijay Khatri became the Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean of the Leeds School of Business, he was already well aware of the caliber of Leeds' faculty. But as he began to learn more about the teaching innovations of the non-tenure track faculty and needle
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University of London: Professor Tim Newburn - British Society of Criminology Outstanding Achievement Award 2024
LONDON, England, April 27 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release:
Professor Tim Newburn, Professor of Criminology and Social Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science, has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award 2024 by the British Society of Criminology.
Professor Newburn's research has spanned a wide range of areas including policing and security, restorative justice, youth offending, drugs
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University of Louisville: 2024 Grawemeyer Awardee in World Order Calls on Military to Reduce Carbon Emissions
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, April 26 -- The University of Louisville issued the following news release:
By Betty Coffman
What began as a simple search for data to support a presentation on climate change turned into an extensive project and a book calling for a shift in grand strategy by the U.S. military to reduce carbon emissions.
In her on-campus lecture April 11, Neta Crawford, winner of the 2024 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order, described how in 2018, s
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University of Richmond Anthropology Professor Miguel Diaz-Barriga Named AAAS Fellow for Research on Borders
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
University of Richmond anthropology professor Miguel Diaz-Barriga has been named a 2023 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
The AAAS Fellows program honors AAAS members whose research has contributed significantly to the advancement of their field. Election as an AAAS Fellow is a lifetime honor.
Diaz-Barriga has been recognized for "his distinguished contributi
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University of Richmond Recognized Nationally for Health & Well-Being Efforts, Creating a Culture of Wellness on Campus
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 26 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
The University of Richmond has received a gold-level award from Exercise is Medicine(R) for its efforts to foster health and well-being for students and employees.
Exercise is Medicine(R) launched its recognition program in 2014 to honor campuses for creating a culture of wellness. Schools earn gold, silver, or bronze status based on their activities. UR, which has worked with Exercise is Medicine(R)
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UNT Emeritus Professor Recognized Internationally for Project 12 Years in the Making
DENTON, Texas, April 27 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
A project that took 12 years to complete by University of North Texas College of Science Emeritus Professor James Marshall and his late wife, Virginia "Jenny" Marshall, is now getting international recognition.
The Marshalls earned the HIST Award from the American Chemical Society's Division of the History of Chemistry for their "Rediscovery of the Chemical Elements" research project. The award is inter
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UofM Honors 2024 Faculty Award Recipients
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 27 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release:
The University of Memphis recognized its 2024 Faculty Award recipients on Thursday in the Maxine A. Smith University Center. Dr. Sanjay R. Mishra received the Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award -- the highest distinction given to a faculty member by the UofM.
Since joining the Department of Physics and Materials Science at the UofM in 1999, Mishra has been consistently productive in research, inst
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UPEI Co-Operative Education Program Announces Award Winners for 2023
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 27 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release:
Each year, the UPEI Co-operative Education Program recognizes its exceptional students and employers with the UPEI Co-op Awards. Winners of the 2023 awards were Roshna Roby, UPEI Science Co-op Student of the Year; Ruth Cano, UPEI Arts Co-op Student of the Year; Sev Thi, UPEI Business Co-op Student of the Year; and Pamela MacEachern, Pensions and Capital Management Division
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UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: Humanizing the Hospital Experience for People With Substance Use Disorders
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news:
By Erica Moser
Every Wednesday evening for three hours, fourth-year students Anooshey Ikhlas and Brianna Aguilar head to Love Park to volunteer with The Everywhere Project, a Philadelphia-based harm reduction organization that works to decrease the stigma against people with substance use disorders. At different stations, volunteers hand out a variety of food options; t
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USDA's Agricultural Research Service Honors Scientists of Year
BELTSVILLE, Maryland, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
For pioneering studies on Influenza A Viruses in swine, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist Amy L. Baker is the agency's Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of the Year for 2024. Baker, a research veterinary medical officer at the ARS National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa, is one of 12 total ARS researchers who were
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USU College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences Recognizes Top Scholars of 2023-24
LOGAN, Utah, April 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
By Madison McGrath
Utah State University's College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences hosted an awards reception to wrap up a great academic year and recognize students, faculty and staff for outstanding achievements.
"To our amazing students, you are the heart and soul of our college," CAAS Dean Ken White said in his welcome remarks. "Even in this complex and sometimes daunting world, you give us such hope for the fut
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Utah State University Awards 2024 Community Engagement Champions
LOGAN, Utah, April 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
The USU Center for Community Engagement recognized the work of outstanding faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners as part of the Annual Community Engagement Awards Ceremony and Poster Session on April 17.
The individuals and organizations recognized exemplify collaboration between USU and the greater community and demonstrate ongoing commitment to community engagement and positive change.
In her opening
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UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Opens Newly Renovated Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
UVA Health today announced the completion of a long-awaited, two-year renovation to one of two cardiac catheterization labs at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center. The lab will now be a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology (EP) lab. This transformation includes updating and replacing essential equipment, as well as introducing new technology th
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UWF Students Earn Award From NASA at Human Exploration Rover Challenge
PENSACOLA, Florida, April 27 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering students were recognized with the Ingenuity Award at the 30th NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge. The Ingenuity Award, judged by NASA engineers, is given to a team that shows the most creative design and problem-solving process. The competition, which concluded on
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Va. Board of Education Announces 2023-2024 Exemplar Performance School Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
The Virginia Board of Education today recognized 64 schools for their high achievement and continued improvement as part of its Exemplar Performance School Recognition Program.
The Exemplar School Recognition Program and its Exemplar Performance Awards recognizes schools that exceed board-established performance requirements or show continuous improvement on academic and sc
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Variety Names School of Filmmaking at UNCSA a Top Film Program in North America for 2024
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 27 -- The University of North Carolina's School of the Arts issued the following news release:
The School of Filmmaking at UNCSA has been recognized by Variety in its annual list of "Top Film Schools in North America."
The widely read industry publication noted the School of Filmmaking's 30th anniversary, the soon-to-be-launched Story Art Studio, and the new Dean's Advisory Council.
The article quotes Deborah LaVine, dean of the School of Filmmaking, sayin
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Vietnam War 'Atheist in a Foxhole' Guest on FFRF Sunday TV Show
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 27 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
A freethinking Vietnam War veteran who is astonishingly multitalented is the guest on Freedom From Religion Foundation's "Freethought Matters" show this week.
Robert Richert was an "atheist in a foxhole," serving in the Army infantry in the Vietnam War, where he earned an Army Commendation Medal for valor. His book, Open Wound: My Physical, Psychological and Philosophical Journey Through the
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VUSN Faculty Honored With Advocacy Award, Fellowships
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news:
Three Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty members were recently recognized for excellence across various nursing disciplines with fellow designations and major awards. Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing Education Ruth Kleinpell, PhD, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP, MCCM, was honored for nurse practitioner advocacy. Assistant Professor Michael Gooch, DNP, MSN'05, and Assistant Professor Mulubrhan M
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W&M Board of Visitors Confirms Leadership
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 27 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news:
The William & Mary Board of Visitors unanimously voted Friday to confirm its current leadership: Charles Poston J.D. '74 P '02, '06, Barbara L. Johnson J.D. '84 and Ardine Williams were elected to new terms as rector, vice rector and secretary, respectively.
"I am honored to continue in this role during such an important time in the university's history," Poston said. "I very much appreciate the con
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W&M Classical Studies Professor Receives Highly Selective Rome Prize
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 27 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news:
By Erin Jay
The American Academy in Rome has named Chancellor Professor of Classical Studies Vassiliki Panoussi among this year's recipients of the prestigious and highly selective Rome Prize.
The fellowships support advanced independent work and research in the arts and humanities by providing the "gift of time and space to think and work," according to a press release.
Panoussi, chair of the Depa
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Wake Forest University School of Medicine April Awards and Recognitions
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 25 -- Wake Forest School of Medicine issued the following news release:
Dr. Julie Freischlag, CEO and chief academic officer at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, chief academic officer and executive vice president at Advocate Health and executive vice president for Health Affairs at Wake Forest University, has been recognized on Becker's Hospital Review's "Women Hospital CEOs to Know" list for 2024.
Freischlag has more than 30 years of experience leading p
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WarnerMedia: Real Time With Bill Maher April 26 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, April 26 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, APRIL 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules." The series airs on HBO and is available to stream o
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WarnerMedia: TNT's 2024 NBA Playoffs Presented by Google Pixel Coverage to Continue With Saturday Tripleheader
NEW YORK, April 27 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
NBA on TNT will continue its 2024 NBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel game coverage this weekend with five pivotal games on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday will begin with NBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax pregame coverage at 12:30 p.m. ET, featuring the Inside the NBA presented by Kia team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and guest analyst Vince Carter.
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Waynesburg University: On-Demand Ride Sharing Program to Launch in Greene County
WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news on April 25, 2024:
The Rural County Mobility Platform (RAMP), a pilot program testing the concept of on-demand shared mobility in rural areas, will launch in Greene County Wednesday, May 1.
Managed by Blueprints and developed by Carnegie Mellon University, the program will offer free, on-demand transportation in Greene County for essential services including healthcare, work, grocery shopping and conducting g
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Wellmark Receives Keep Iowa Beautiful Corporate Award for Excellence
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 25 -- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield issued the following news release:
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield was honored on April 15, 2024, with the Keep Iowa Beautiful(R) Corporate Award for Excellence. The award recognizes Wellmark's commitment to community development and its efforts to address the challenges and opportunities in rural Iowa areas through collaboration.
Governor Kim Reynolds presented the award to Wellmark CEO Cory Harris and Executive Vice Presi
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Western Kentucky University: Graduate Student in Biology Receives Minton Award
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 27 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news:
Matthew J. Bowers, a Biology graduate student from Kenhorst, Pennsylvania, is the 2023-24 recipient of WKU's John D. Minton Graduate Student Award.
Bowers is completing his master's thesis, Climate-Smart Agriculture in Southern Kenya: An Assessment of Factors Influencing Crop Development and Productivity, as part of Dr. Bruce Schulte's Elephants and Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya (ESAK) research progr
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Whitworth Student Makenna Falkenstein-Barker Receives Governor's Student Civic Leadership Award
SPOKANE, Washington, April 27 -- Whitworth University issued the following news:
Whitworth University is proud to announce Makenna Falkenstein-Barker '24, a community engagement advocate for Whitworth's Dornsife Center for Community Engagement, is a recipient of the 2024 Governor's Student Civic Leadership Award.
Each year, the Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good asks its member institutions to select two students to receive the President's and Chancellor's Student Civic Leadership
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Wis. Administration Dept. Announces Flexible Facilities Program Open Application Period
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 27 -- The Wisconsin Department of Administration issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) today announced the opening of the application period for the Flexible Facility Program (FFP). Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the U.S. Department of Treasury awarded Wisconsin $107 million through the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to construct or improve buildings and purchase digital connectivity equipment.
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Wis. Health Services Dept. Honors Wisconsin Health Care Providers With the Wisconsin BigShot Awards
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 27 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the following news release:
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded its annual Wisconsin BigShot awards to 208 Wisconsin health care providers for their efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and pertussis. The BigShot award recognizes and celebrates providers who are leading the way in protecting children's health by ensuring their
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Wis. Public Instruction Dept.: Wisconsin Local Education Agencies Honored Nationally for Commitment to Sustainability, Environmental Education
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 27 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced two Milwaukee schools, an early learning center in Madison, and a school district in Eagle River have been named 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. The honor was presented to the local education agencies for having a dedication to sustainability and environmental education among stu
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Wondery Outdoors Recognized by National Parks Conservation Association With National Park Defender Award
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
Today, in recognition of their commitment to empowering people of all backgrounds in the outdoors and national parks, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has named Wondery Outdoors the recipient of its fourth annual National Park Defender award. This award, given out each April during National Park Week, recognizes and honors a partner who shows exceptional dedicat
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WPSU, journalism student, alumni win Excellence in Broadcasting Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
WPSU, a Penn State student and several recent graduates will receive a Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) Excellence in Broadcasting Award for a series of stories they produced in 2023 as part of a collaborative project between WPSU and the News Lab at Penn State, housed in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications.
The Judges' Merit Award will go to WPSU's "Navigating Infla
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