DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Generosity of Dallas-based foundation will help transform care for children in North Texas and beyond * * * UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's HealthSM announced a $25 million gift from the Hamon Charitable Foundation in support of the $5 billion transformative pediatric campus to be built in Dallas' Southwestern Medical District across from UTSW's William P. Clem  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 6 -- American Airlines issued the following news on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * * American will offer customers five new routes to Europe starting in summer 2025. * For the first time since 2019, American will offer nonstop flights to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI). * American continues to grow its comprehensive global network, connecting more unique origin and destination pairs than any other U.S. carrier. * * * While autumn is on the horizon, American Airlines is gearing up   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Heading into the fall and winter months, we are likely to see an increase in illnesses from respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID, as well as influenza and respiratory syncytial (RSV). Dr. Pedro Piedra, professor of molecular virology and microbiology and pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, provides insight on how vaccines for these three common respiratory viruses can protec  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital have uncovered a new cell type in the human brain. The study published in Cancer Cell reveals that a third of the cells in glioma, a type of brain tumor, fire electrical impulses. Interestingly, the impulses, also called action potentials, originate from tumor cells that ar  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Michigan and collaborating institutions have discovered that inflammation in the gut leaves long-term marks on intestinal stem cells (ISCs) that reduce their ability to heal the intestine, even after inflammation has receded. This is important because it affects ISCs' response to future challenges. The study appeared in Cell Stem Cell. "We s  more

DENTON, Texas, Sept. 5 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: At the University of North Texas, the First in Business program within the G. Brint Ryan College of Business supports first-generation students with tailored mentorships and hands-on learning, helping them become impactful business leaders. "The First in Business program is more than just an academic initiative -- it's a lifeline for first-generation college students who are paving the way for themselves  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Cherrie Moraga, a renowned writer, feminist activist, poet, essayist and playwright, will present her lecture titled "They Are Falling All Around Me A Borderless America Reimagined" for Rice University's Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality's (CSWGS) Gray/Wawro Lecture in Gender, Health and Wellbeing beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18. The center will also hold a reception and book signing with Moraga at 5  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 6 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: Whether they know it or not, fathers have a superpower to make a positive difference in the education and social development of their children, says Partnership and Volunteer Coordinator Thomas Garner. His belief is so strong that Garner is on a mission to recruit as many fathers and father figures as he can to support Dallas ISD's All Pro Dad program. With that goal in mind, Thomas is gearing u  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Aggie veterinary students in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences' (VMBS) 2+2 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program now have the opportunity to learn from an experienced equine surgeon who has joined the VMBS' Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) program in Canyon, Texas. As VERO's newest surgical ed  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 6 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Patricia Pittman Lee, 83, succumbing to Alzheimer's and related illnesses, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at The Traditions, a senior living community in Houston, Texas. She will forever be known for her joyful energy, hospitality and caring for others. A dedicated mom, who sacrificed for her children without regret, she was also fierce and relentless in d  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 518,900 illegal immigrant apprehe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant totaling more than $331,400 has been awarded to Western Texas College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grant will support career and technical education (CTE) training by helping the school purchase and install equipment to train students for high-demand occupations. "Texas remains the Best Stat  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced 17 Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants totaling over $4.3 million were awarded to 12 organizations in South Texas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas. Presented by TVC today, the funding will provide services to more than 3,400 veterans and their families across 27 counties in the FVA South Texas region. "Texans ar  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Rockwall has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas c  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office (TMO) today announced the opening of applications for the second year of the Texas Music Incubator Rebate (TMIR) Program. As first announced by Governor Abbott in 2023, the TMIR Program provides qualifying Texas music venues and festival promoters a full or partial rebate of certain taxes to help support the live music industry in communities a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Sept. 3, 2024: * * * Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Constable Maher Husseini was shot to death on his way to work this afternoon. "The hearts of Texans are breaking today with the news that Harris County Deputy Constable Maher Husseini was shot and killed while on his way to work," said Governor Abbott. "The dangerous criminal who ambushed and murdered De  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP is proud to announce its representation of BlockFi in bankruptcy proceedings is resulting in a 100 percent recovery for all allowed claims. The firm served as both legal counsel to BlockFi as a debtor-in-possession and then counsel to its plan administrator, a rare and notable status in restructuring proceedings. In total, the firm's dual role helped lead to the recovery of more tha  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University recently began renovations on Veda Hodge Hall, the female residence hall on campus. The renovation project is estimated to cost a total of $4 million and will include new bathrooms, featuring a bathtub in each suite, fresh paint and new flooring. "We are excited about the opportunity to renovate this pivotal building on our campus," said Dr. Cory Hines, university president. "Students spend   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Nicole Luna The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and Hill College on Thursday announced a new partnership aimed at creating pathways to success for students in the region. Hill College is a comprehensive community college with campuses in Hillsboro, Cleburne and Burleson, with a strong online presence. This collaboration is to build programs that support  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 5 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Husch Blackwell secured summary judgment in the Central District of California on behalf of Best Bay Logistics in an international transportation dispute over stolen cargo during the domestic leg of the shipment. In February 2023, a Chinese manufacturer shipped several pallets of microinverters from Shanghai, China, to its distributor in Texas. After clearing customs in Los Angeles, the cargo was   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: * * * WHAT: iHeartMedia and LinkedIn today announced, "Let's Talk Offline," the first podcast to launch in their co-produced slate of shows on the LinkedIn Podcast Network powered by iHeartPodcasts. "Let's Talk Offline" will help Gen Z job hunters navigate the job market and feel comfortable in their new careers. This podcast comes at a time when Gen Z is seeking guidance - according to a recent Link  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 5 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: The University of Texas Medical Branch Office of Faculty Affairs has announced the inaugural UTMB Faculty Excellence Award winners. Created to support the office's mission to increase faculty engagement and satisfaction, the awards program aims to highlight and celebrate notable faculty members in categories including, Excellence in Clinical Service, Excellence in Education, Excellence in Me  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 6 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown advised POSCO International on its long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Mexico Pacific. Under this LNG SPA, POSCO International has agreed to purchase 0.7 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG over a 20-year period on an FOB basis, to be supplied from the proposed Saguaro Energia LNG export facility in Puerto Libertad, Sonora, Mexico. The Saguaro Energia LNG export facility will take n  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight: * * * Featuring markers of immunotherapy response, spatial biology advances, new epigenetic targets and novel treatment approaches * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Ander  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: It is believed that there are broad and active dialogues between the nervous system and metabolic tissues and organs. The neural sensing and regulation of metabolism, a process called neuromodulation, plays a significant role in physiological processes. This area of research is the focus of Dr. Qiancheng Zhao, the newest McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine. Established by The Robert and Jani  more

ROSENBERG, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: (RED OAK, Texas) - Some employees of Indiana-based Lippert Components Inc., which has locations in Texas, recently finished four weeks of workforce training at Texas State Technical College's North Texas campus. The 10-member cohort learned how to perform metal inert gas welding and flux core arc welding to test for 1G plate certification endorsed by the American Welding Society. Students also earned OSHA 10   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release: NPR welcomes the election of several board members, including four Member Directors, two Public Directors and one Non-Board Distribution/Interconnection Committee member. Debbie Hiott, KUT News, Austin, Texas, Maria O'Mara (incumbent), KUER, Salt Lake City, Utah, Tina Pamintuan (incumbent), St. Louis Public Radio, Shawn Turner (incumbent), WKAR Public Media, East Lansing, Michigan were elected as Member Direc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: One year after passage, New York City's unprecedented short-term rental regulations have failed to deliver on their promise to combat the housing crisis. In the wake of stringent measures, consumers are instead facing all-time high hotel prices and residents facing all-time high rents. New data underscores the consequences of Local Law 18 (LL18), an outlier when it comes to short-term r  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP is excited to welcome Partner Chelsea Corey as the firm's first addition to the Litigation Practice Group in the Charlotte office. She joins from King & Spalding, where she spent the last decade in the Trial and Global Disputes Group. The North Carolina native's practice focuses on high-stakes, complex commercial litigation, and she has a depth of experience handling bankruptcy, sec  more

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $370,347 in grant funding for Texas A&M International University Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Colonnade. Joining Cong. Cuellar were TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz and members of TAMIU's faculty and administration. This National Science Foundation (  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A new study led by Rice University's Qimiao Si has unveiled a new class of quantum critical metal, shedding light on the intricate interactions of electrons within quantum materials. Published in Physical Review Letters on Sept. 6, the research explores the effects of Kondo coupling and chiral spin liquids within specific lattice structures. Physicists Silke Paschen (left) of Vienna University of Technology and Q  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * For the first time, researchers show sustained exertions could disturb the neck's mechanical structure and increase the risk of neck pain. * * * Learning new languages, sending emails, attending a virtual class, or speaking to loved ones halfway around the world are just some of the tasks accomplished by touching a button on a smartphone. Unfortunately, the ease and convenience of modern devices  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared mpox, a viral illness previously known as monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern following a significant outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring African countries. Rice University experts are available to discuss the mpox global health emergency as the world grapples with the ongoing outbreak.The announcement made   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Rice University issued the following news release: As far as water gear goes, floaties are not exactly high tech. But the tiny air-filled bubbles some microorganisms use as flotation devices when they compete for light on the water surface are a different story. The study by Rice University bioengineer George Lu and his team will be featured on the cover issue number 43:19 of The EMBO Journal, which will be published Oct. 1. ( courtesy of The EMBO Journal)Known as ga  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Researchers at Rice University are working to understand how a single cell evolves into the complex network of specialized cells that form the human body. Funded by a $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, the research team's new study could advance our knowledge of developmental disorders and contribute to the future of regenerative medicine. Researchers at Rice are working to understand how a si  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Rice University issued the following news release: In a first for Rice University's Shepherd School of Music, Grammy Award(r)-winning soprano Ana Maria Martinez will host a Spanish-language recital in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. "Noche Espanola" will feature performances by Martinez, who is a professor of voice at the Shepherd School, as well as six opera studies students and surprise guests. The production will also include projected images in  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * School recognized for supporting educational outreach and community vaccination events in underserved, under-vaccinated communities * * * By Dorian Martin The Texas A&M University School of Public Health and USAging have been awarded the 2024 Immunization Neighborhood Champion Award by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control's National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit. Matthe  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 4 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT Shark Tank: "1507" (1507) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/3/23) Logline: Entrepreneurs enter the Tank to present a handy accessory for using the bathroom outdoors, a collection of tiny building materials for hobbyists, a stickable guitar pick and a line of customizable children's clothing. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. Extended Logline: First into the Tank are  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Alexander Chase and colleagues collect samples from Earth's oceans using SMIRC, which could be the first step in uncovering compounds that lead to next-generation antibiotics. * * * When SMU researcher Alexander Chase was a young boy, the sheer diversity of plants in Earth's tropical rainforests fascinated him. He found himself wondering, what new species were out there, waiting to be unearthed?  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The Energy Tech Venture Forum (ETVF), hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, will convene innovators and investors at a Sept. 12 conference to connect ventures with Houston's energy ecosystem. The forum is an anchor event for the inaugural Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week, happening Sept. 9-13. This week is a citywide initiative to bring together and celebrate the momentum in Houston d  more

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) College of Education will once again host the annual "Unidos Para Texas" Bilingual Education Conference on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Conference focuses on bilingual education and biliteracy while also promoting advocacy for bilingual/multilingual students. The conference offers high-quality profe  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: PARIS (Sept. 4, 2024) - For the second time in three days, Ezra Frech won a gold medal at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, this time in the Men's T63 High Jump Tuesday evening at Stade de France. Frech cleared the 1.94m bar in the final round, breaking the Paralympic record of 1.88m and nearly his world record of 1.97m to claim his second Paralympic gold in these games. "Getting to win this gold in front of my family an  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: PARIS (Sept. 5, 2024) - Thirty-four-year-old Jarryd Wallace has medaled in consecutive Paralympic Games, earning a bronze medal in the Men's Long Jump T64 at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Wallace jumped 7.49m in the finals to take home the bronze Wednesday night at Stade de France. "It's crazy. It's my fourth Games, and I was able to get onto the podium," Wallace said. "It was a hard day on the track today. I had tr  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: PARIS (Sept. 5, 2024) - Thirty-two-year-old Jessica Long earned her 30th Paralympic Games medal, winning the gold medal in the Women's Swimming 400m freestyle S8 event at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024. In the final at Paris La Defense Area on Tuesday, Long posted a time of 4:48.74 to capture the gold medal, beating her competition by nearly four seconds. "I wanted to get to 30. That's the goal," said Long. "It's so ha  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: PARIS (Sept. 5, 2024) - Thirty-five-year-old Oksana Masters claimed a gold medal in the Women's Para Cycling H4-5 Individual Time Trials at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, her eighth gold medal and 18th overall Paralympic medal. Masters finished the race at Clichy-sous-bois in 23:45.20, winning the event by 6.24 seconds. "Oh my goodness, it's just so special!" said Masters. "It just feels great every single time, ever  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2024: * * * Program nurtures future leaders for the Texas A&M research enterprise while encouraging the development of interdisciplinary grant proposals. * * * Texas A&M University announced today its second cohort of Research Leadership Fellows, underscoring its ongoing dedication to cultivating the next generation of research leaders. This year's cohort features 13 outstanding faculty mem  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service issued the following news: After 43 years of leadership and dedication to Texas A&M Forest Service, Bill Oates, Associate Director and private landowner rights champion, retires. Oates--known in the agency and around the state as an outspoken personality--might surprise you. His ceiling-high collection of 1970s soft and acid rock vinyl records ring through the halls from the stereo speakers almost every day of the week. The era and artist   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service issued the following news: COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Texas A&M Forest Service is offering more than $800,000 in grants to help East Texas landowners offset the cost of prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risks and restore ecosystems. The grant application is now available for eligible landowners conducting prescribed burns on their property by certified and insured prescribed burn managers. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30. Eligible landow  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Approach developed at the Texas A&M School of Public Health offers promising new knowledge on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis pathways * * * A new statistical technique developed by a researcher at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health and colleagues elsewhere offers fresh insights into how diseases affect individual cells. This innovative method, known as hybrid  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Approach developed at the Texas A&M School of Public Health offers promising new knowledge on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis pathways * * * A new statistical technique developed by a researcher at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health and colleagues elsewhere offers fresh insights into how diseases affect individual cells. This innovative method, known as hybrid  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * The geomagnetic disturbances behind the northern lights can also hurt communication and power systems, but Texas A&M researchers are studying ways to mitigate their impact. * * * By Katie Satterlee During a thunderstorm, you can feel rain pouring, see lightning flashing and hear wind howling. Unlike these phenomena, the Aurora Borealis cannot be heard or felt because it occurs through the earth  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Bexar County Commissioners Court after it voted to enact an unlawful program that would mass-mail voter registration applications to residents regardless of whether those residents have requested such an application or are even eligible to vote. On September 3, the Bexar County Commissioners Court voted in favor of a new program that would hire a third-party  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"), HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other Biden Administration officials to stop a new rule that would unlawfully restrict state law enforcement investigations. This change directly contradicts Congress's intent, as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") includes provisions designe  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 6 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman is proud to share that Litigation Partner Kristen McDanald is the recipient of Texas Lawyer's Texas Legal Award: 2024 On the Rise. This week, the publication also named Litigation Partner Xakema Henderson and Austin's Office Managing Partner Todd Reed as finalists in two award categories, the winners of which will be announced on October 15. Based in Akerman's Houston office, McDanald was recognized by T  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Texas State University and San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) have partnered for a dual credit program that allows high school students to be awarded both high school and college credit for courses offered by TXST applicable toward a TXST degree. During the pilot program, effective this academic year with waived tuition and fees, eligible juniors and seniors are taking a variety of E  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * Toyota and Lexus dealerships can now provide an extended subscription to SiriusXM on select new vehicles * * * SiriusXM today announced that Toyota is now participating in its new three-year Extended Service Subscription program designed to empower automakers and dealerships in the United States to deliver even more value to new-vehicle buyers. Through this program, participating Toyota and Lexu  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: * * * The "Official Automotive Partner of the NFL" celebrates every team, every fan, every season with a campaign featuring Team Toyota Athletes Eli Manning, Brock Purdy, Puka Nacua, Christian Gonzalez, Michael Pittman Jr. and Kyle Hamilton * * * Toyota Motor North America today unveiled an NFL-themed campaign that highlights Toyota's deep connection to the NFL and its support of football fans across the country. The  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced an executive leadership change designed to drive continued growth, advance our commitment to vehicle electrification, and prepare for the future of mobility. The following change is effective immediately. New Assignment: Eliel Cole, vice president of manufacturing at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Guanajuato (TMMGT) is appointed president, TABC. In his new role, Cole will o  more

ROSENBERG, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: (HARLINGEN, Texas) - Texas State Technical College's Workforce Training and Continuing Education department will offer four new certification courses at the Harlingen campus this fall, including Fiber Optics - Broadband Technician, NCCER Basic Rigger, Phlebotomy Technician, and Remote Drone Pilot. "The four programs we're offering are short-term training that can lead to a high-paying job," said Myra De Leon,  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2024: By Bethany Bump Alejandro Mundo, a high school science educator and doctoral student in UAlbany's School of Education, was selected to participate in NASA's LiftOff Summer Institute, a weeklong professional development training for teachers interested in space science. The training took place at the end of June at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, and inc  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Steven Bartolotta The emergence of artificial intelligence is undeniable and the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is receiving a grant from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine to study an innovative way of merging AI into a medical school curriculum. Led by primary investigato  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Advanced Computing Center issued the following news release: * * * NSF-funded system expands TACC's capacity for AI with Arm-based NVIDIA technology * * * The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas today announced that Vista, a new artificial intelligence (AI)-centric system, is in full production for the open science community. "Vista serves as a bridge between Frontera, the current NSF   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing has once again been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024-2027 program term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction by Apple based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning. The School of Nursing was first recog  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Researchers have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as distantly related SARS-like coronaviruses that infect other animals. As part of a new study on hybrid immunity to the virus, the large, multi-institution research team led by The University of Texas at Austin discovered and isolated a broadly neutralizing plasma antib  more

DENTON, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas offers training, programming and events to support Texans with disabilities in securing meaningful employment. Through Texas Beacons of Excellence, which is part of UNT's Workplace Inclusion and Sustainable Employment (WISE) initiative, Texans with disabilities have access to pathways toward fair and equitable wages. Federally, the project is known as the Disability Innovati  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 6 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: The University of St. Thomas celebrated the outstanding achievements of its faculty at the annual Opening Day Ceremony, recognizing three distinguished professors for their exceptional contributions in teaching, research, and service. The awards presented were the Saint Thomas Aquinas Excellence in Teaching Award, the Saint Edith Stein Excellence in Research Award, and the Joseph M. McFadden Excell  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: A team of researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) are among four teams from across the United States that have been selected to launch community engagement centers thanks to a generous contribution from the American Heart Association and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. A total gift of $20 million   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Austin has introduced what is believed to be the first undergraduate robotics program in the country that allows high school students to apply directly as part of their freshman admissions application. The honors program will integrate students as soon as they arrive on campus into the immersive and interdisciplinary curriculum, which includes hands-on research, engineering and comput  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Spacia, developed by UTSW researchers, could speed numerous biomedical advances * * * A computer model developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers significantly enhances the ability of scientists to detect communication between cells, according to a new study published in Nature Methods. The model, called Spacia, could help advance understanding of a wid  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 6 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * University one of 24 to earn Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award * * * The University of Texas at Arlington is known for the intentional emphasis it places on military members and their families achieving their higher education goals. Once again, UTA has earned statewide recognition for those efforts. UTA is one of just 24 public colleges and universities to be honored w  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Physics major recognized for neutrino research * * * A physics student at The University of Texas at Arlington studying ways to measure the mass of tiny particles called neutrinos has earned a prestigious national award for her research. Senior Kara Stogsdill received the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award from the Society of Physics Students, an organization of the   more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Grants from Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to advance cancer prevention and cures * * * Eight scientists and physicians in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern have been awarded more than $11.5 million in grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support the state's fight against cancer.   more