LONG BEACH, California, May 30 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Funding will enhance culturally responsive support for underserved students, including Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations in the CSU. * * * The California State University (CSU) is pleased to announce the allocation of $6.4 million to support Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program campus activities. The awards   more

BURBANK, California, May 30 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Disney Entertainment Television/Lorenzo Bevilaqua* Photos are available here. "Live with Kelly and Mark" was the 1 daytime talk show (network or syndicated) in Total Viewers (2.228 million) and in key demographics including Women 18-49 (0.27 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.46 rating) for the week of May 6, 2024. Versus the same week a year ago, "Live with Kelly and Mark" was up in Total Viewers (+1%   more

PASADENA, California, May 30 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: For the first time, ultrasound imaging has been used to image a patient's brain outside a hospital setting while the subject performs tasks such as video gaming and guitar playing. Using a cranial prosthetic that provides a literal window onto the brain through which ultrasound can pass unhindered, the Caltech-led proof-of-concept study opens the door to a better understanding of the brain, improve  more

BURBANK, California, May 30 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of June 3-7. Monday, June 3 - Tony(r) Award Winner LESLIE ODOM JR. returns to "Live," ERIC DANE talks about the latest "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," and the SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE CHAMPION. Tuesday, June 4 - Kelly and Mark speak with actor and comedian MARLON WAYANS,   more

BURBANK, California, May 29 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy!: "Quarterfinal #5: Mira Sorvino, Adam Rodriguez and Peter Schrager" (203) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/25/23) Logline: This week, Academy Award(r) winner Mira Sorvino (ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"), actor Adam Rodriguez ("Criminal Minds") and sports commentator Peter Schrager take their places at the podiums. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next d  more

BURBANK, California, May 29 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: "Rashad Jennings, Marcellus Wiley, and Jared Allen" (406) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/18/23) Logline: NFL Veterans Rashad Jennings (The Rashad Jennings Foundation), Marcellus Wiley (Make-A-Wish Foundation) and Jared Allen (Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors) spin to win for their charities. Pat Sajak and Vanna White host. (TV-PG)  more

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 31 -- 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 awarded $53 million to fund various projects from its Clinical and Translation programs aimed at preventing heart failure to the advancement of cell therapy for Parkinson's disease and the targeting of numerous cancers. Among the   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 31 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: * * * * Three straight Saturday tripleheaders to kick off season * Appearances by No. 18 NC State, No. 19 Clemson, No. 24 Miami & first-year ACC member California * ACC Network Primetime Football and ACC Huddle at Georgia Tech, Clemson & Virginia during first three weeks * * * The countdown to kickoff of a new era of college football on ACC Network is officially underway, as the  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 31 -- High Point University issued the following news release: High Point University students pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges and earned thousands of dollars in start-up funds during HPU's annual Business Plan Competition. Students competed for funding to launch their companies or continue developing their business plans. Four student-run businesses were recognized and awarded start-up funds at the competition. Vivian Love, a Class of 2024 ent  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 30 -- Occidental College issued the following news: Five Occidental College alumni, many from the Class of 2024, received awards from the prestigious Fulbright US Student Program, which facilitates cultural exchange by supporting research, graduate study, and English language instruction abroad. The program, administered by the US Department of State, grants two primary awards: the open study/research awards, which support projects proposed in specific countries, a  more

THOUSAND OAKS, California, May 31 (TNSres) -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release: Sage has launched a free-to-read hub of social and behavioral science resources to foster evidence-based discussions about democracy and the 2024 elections inside and outside the classroom. The democracy and elections hub contains a curated selection of freely available resources, making evidence-based research accessible to students, librarians, faculty, researchers, and policymakers. "In a year  more

BURBANK, California, May 29 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1504" (1504) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/17/23) Logline: A new group of hopeful entrepreneurs appear in front of the Sharks to pitch tilt-able and flippable reading glasses, an exciting educational game for kids, a pair of high-tech ski goggles and a line of delicious dessert toppings. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. Extended Logline:   more

LA VERNE, California, May 31 -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: The University of La Verne is expanding opportunities for educational leaders to network and gain tools for professional growth at any stage of their career. The LaFetra College of Education college is hosting this year's Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) Emerging Leaders Institute, which is focused on "The Generations from Boom to Z: How to collaborate, cooperate, manage, lead, and understan  more

BURBANK, California, May 30 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: An all-new series will investigate the veracity behind personal accounts of otherworldly experiences when ALIEN ENCOUNTERS: FACT OR FICTION premieres Wednesday, June 19 at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel and Max. With reports of UAPs (unexplained aerial phenomena) on the rise, UFO experts Mitch Horowitz and Chrissy Newton use scientific data and research to dissect r  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 30 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: A brand-new season of TLC's hit series 90 DAY FIANCE: THE OTHER WAY returns on Monday nights as viewers follow six couples who have fallen in love with partners from foreign lands and decide to move abroad to live with them. This season, exciting countries are featured including China, Iceland, Ireland, Turkey, Indonesia, and England. One couple is packed and rea  more