ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Aluminum nitride is a promising next-generation semiconductor material, but its widespread adoption has been limited by technical challenges. Cornell researchers, collaborating with the Florida-based technology company Lit Thinking, are working to overcome some of these key limitations with a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Aluminum nitride is an ultrawide-bandgap semiconductor material  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Researchers at Tulane University are leading a groundbreaking study to seek a more effective treatment for trichomoniasis, an infection that, despite being the most common curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide, continues to fly under the radar. The five-year, multi-center study is funded by a $9.2 million National Institutes of Health grant and will compare the effectiveness of a   more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The city of Miami issued the following statement on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * On April 12, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed House Bill No. 601 into law. The new law adopted by the Florida Legislature, with an effective date of July 1, 2024, proscribes the City from adopting or attempting to enforce any ordinance relating to either of the following: (a) The receipt, processing, or investigation by any political subdivision of this state of complaints of misconduct by law enf  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * United States Championship Game on ABC Also Most-Watched Since 2015 with Average Audience of 3,016,000 Viewers * * * The 2024 Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game, which aired exclusively on ABC, was the most watched since 2015, according to Nielsen. The game broadcast averaged 3,535,000 viewers and was up 20 percent from last year. It peaked with 5,496,000 viewers at 6:15  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 29 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will be the keynote speaker for the 2024 Human Trafficking Summit. Sheriff Judd has served as Polk County's sheriff for nearly 20 years, leading several successful sting operations to take down human trafficking rings and rescue victims. In the span of just one year, Sheriff Judd's operations   more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 29 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight Partner Frances Guasch De La Guardia has received the Regional President of the Year Award from the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). The award recognizes regional presidents for their remarkable leadership, innovative vision and steadfast commitment to advancing the Hispanic legal profession and community. Ms. Guasch De La Guardia will be honored at the 2024 HNBA and "Vision i  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Suzan Kurdak Thirty Florida State University Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations have won 122 awards recognizing their leadership, scholarship and service. Several chapters received the highest honors from regional and national organizations, showcasing their commitment to excellence and significant contributions to their communities. FSU is home to over 50 fraternity and sorority chapters across fo  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 29 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Aug. 28, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named a finalist in two categories for the 2024 National Law Journal Legal Awards. The categories the firm was shortlisted in were "D.C. Diversity Initiative of the Year" and "Government Relations/Lobbying." The National Law Journal said that this year's finalists are recognized "for their work guiding clients through high-s  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 28 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College (MDC) is accepting applications for the next Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program set to begin on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at MDC Wolfson Campus. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15, 2024. The 10KSB program is a classroom-based practical business education program that provides entrepreneurs valuable skills for growing their businesses, the opportunity to access financial capital and  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: On August 26, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Commanding General and 55th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, signed the Chief's Report for the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Feasibility Study, propelling the study to the next phase of Congressional authorization and funding. The Miami-Dade Back Bay CSRM Feasibility Study is an eight-year, $1  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * Graduate students in the joint college's systems engineering master's program can now graduate with valuable INCOSE certification * * * The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering's Master of Systems Engineering (MSSE) program has a new benefit for engineers seeking career-boosting certifications and advanced degrees. The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)announced today th  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bill Wellock A new, biomass-based material developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers can be used to repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide. The material is primarily made from lignin, an organic molecule that is a main component of wood and other plants, and it can take up carbon dioxide (CO2) from concentrated sources or directly from the air. The research was published by A  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 29 -- The city of Spartanburg issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2024: Spartanburg City Council unanimously approved a development agreement at their meeting on Monday that paves the way for a new 95-unit townhome development near the city's northern boundary. Located along Florida Ave., near Spartanburg Medical Center, the $23 million development will have ten of its units set aside for tenants at or below 80 percent of area median income as part of the de  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 29 -- The University of Miami's School of Architecture issued the following news: * * * Demar Matthews brings his community project to UM as the Center for Global Black Studies Social Justice in Design Fellow and U-SoA Teaching Fellow. * * * By Madison Brinnon As an undergraduate, Demar Matthews initially focused on biology and religion. However, inspired by others who used creativity to uplift their neighborhoods, he redirected his focus to constructing somethin  more