DENTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas is proud to announce a $3 million gift from Vikas and Anuradha Sinha to support the creation of the new Department of Data Science in UNT's College of Information. The department, set to open in January 2025, will be named the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha Department of Data Science in recognition of their generous support, which will fund scholarships, professorships, research and  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Rice University issued the following news release: HOUSTON (Oct. 1, 2024) Under the leadership of President Reginald DesRoches, Rice University has unveiled a new strategic plan to become the world's premier teaching and research university by delivering unparalleled personalized education and propelling breakthrough discoveries to transform lives and better humanity. "Momentous: Personalized Scale for Global Impact" serves as a road map for the next decade and reflect  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Particles larger than ordinary molecules or atoms yet still small enough to be invisible to the naked eye can give rise to many different kinds of useful structures such as tiny propellers for microrobots, cellular probes and steerable microwheels for targeted drug delivery. Dana Lobmeyer (from left), Lisa Biswal and Aldo Spatafora-Salazar (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University)A team of Rice University chemical engine  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The American College of Healthcare Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Santiago Lorenzo Receives 2024 Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Innovations Research Award at OMED Conference * * * American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) proudly announces that Professor Santiago Lorenzo, BA, MS, PhD, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Innovations Research Award. The award was presented during the Keynote Pre  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- AT&T issued the following news release: AT&T (NYSE:T) ("the Company") reached an agreement to sell its remaining stake in DIRECTV to TPG. Under the agreement, the Company will sell its entire 70% stake in a non-contingent transaction subject only to customary closing conditions. Over the past three years, the Company achieved financial outcomes consistent with its expectations that underpinned its decision to retain a 70% financial interest in DIRECTV. Reported cash di  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- AT&T issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: * * * We will host our 2024 AT&T Analyst & Investor Day in-person in Dallas on Tuesday, December 3. * * * Key Takeaways: * AT&T to host Analyst & Investor Day on December 3 * AT&T will simultaneously webcast the event live * * * AT&T (NYSE:T) announced today that the company will host a 2024 Analyst & Investor Day in Dallas on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, beginning at 2 p.m. EST. The event will include presen  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 4 -- BNSF Railway, a freight transportation company, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: * * * News marks third union ratification agreement in recent weeks * * * BNSF Railway announced today members of The American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) voted to ratify a new agreement with the Class I railroad to increase wages, accelerate paid vacation accrual and add other contractual improvements. The news comes a month ahead of the opening of the ne  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: In August, Axiom Space welcomed a diverse group of astronauts as they arrived to begin preparations and training for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). This mission, set to launch no earlier than spring 2025, marks another significant step in commercial human spaceflight, bringing together astronauts from different corne  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Estrogen, the major female ovarian hormone, can trigger nerve impulses within milliseconds to regulate a variety of physiological processes. At Baylor College of Medicine, Louisiana State University and collaborating institutions, researchers discovered that estrogen's fast actions are mediated by the coupling of the estrogen receptor-alpha (ER-alpha) with an ion channel protein called Clic1. Clic1 con  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered a mechanism that drives the long-term decline in immune response that is observed after tuberculosis (TB) has been successfully treated. Their findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggest a potential new way to restore immune responsiveness and reduce mortality risk after sever  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Lamar University issued the following news on Oct. 3, 2024: By April Thompson The Beaumont City Council honored Lamar University's athletics program Tuesday, recognizing its recent success and designating Oct. 1 as "Lamar Athletics Day." During the ceremony, Mayor Roy West and council members presented Lamar University Director of Athletics Jeff O'Malley with a proclamation celebrating the school's recent win of the Commissioner's Cup. The award, given annually to t  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 1 -- BNSF Railway, a freight transportation company, issued the following news release: BNSF Railway, one of North America's leading transportation companies, announces the launch of its new express carload service from the Pacific Northwest to the fast-growing Denver and Salt Lake City markets, with speeds comparable to over-the-road options. The new service will enable BNSF customers to ship high-consumption products to key markets, including items like food and bevera  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 3, 2024) - Since 1983, the Bridgestone Winter Driving School has been the longest continually running winter driver education program anywhere in the world. For 2025, the school's performance education classes are being recast with an exclusive fleet of Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) vehicles - the turbocharged GR Supra, the boxer engine GR86, and the 3-cylinder, turbocharged all-wheel drive GR C  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - Caitlin Sickles, a senior principal in Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group, has been elected president of Calvary Women's Services' Board of Directors. Sickles previously served as vice president since 2022 and on Calvary's Development Committee since 2019. Calvary Women's Services has offered housing, health, education, and employment programs to women experiencing homelessness in Washington,  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter turns 100 Tuesday, and Rice University is taking a look back at the 39th commander-in-chief's connection to the university. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Rice's 80th commencement. Photo by Tommy LaVergne/Rice University. Carter has visited Rice on three separate occasions. The first was as the university's commencement speaker May 8, 1993. "Within us individually there shou  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking and donation for the $5 billion campus mark new era of transformative pediatric care in North Texas and beyond * * * Children's HealthSM and UT Southwestern Medical Center broke ground today on a $5 billion pediatric health campus to replace the existing Children's Medical Center Dallas. The new campus will encompass more than 4.7 million square feet of constru  more

BAR HARBOR, Maine, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- College of the Atlantic issued the following news: * * * Three million people are at risk of exposure to vinyl chloride on a daily basis as it is transported by rail from Texas to New Jersey, according to the work of Selena Sillari '23, which has been cited in The Washington Post. * * * After the widely-covered East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and vinyl chloride leak, The Washington Post looked into the racial and economic disparities of proximity   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: New study is believed to be the first to ask construction workers about their knowledge and use of nonpharmacological pain management approaches Construction work is physically demanding and dangerous, with some of the highest injury, illness and fatality rates across all occupations. In 2020, for example, 41,400 of the 10.3 million construction workers in the United States experi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Dallas College issued the following news release: Dallas College has long focused on providing an environment where everyone feels welcomed and supported. Through its Accessibility Services Department, the college coordinates accommodations and support for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to programs and services. During National Disability Awareness Month this October, the college is celebrating the launch of three new programs specifically for adults  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: WESLACO - As part of Operation Lone Star, the Texas Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Brush Team arrested multiple people--including a man wanted for homicide--following a vehicle pursuit involving human smugglers in Hidalgo County. On Oct. 1, 2024, just after 5 p.m., a DPS Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet Tahoe on Leeve Road and Military Road in Mission. The driv  more

ALPINE, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Dual credit and transfer students are driving an enrollment surge at Sul Ross State University's Alpine campus this fall. Total enrollment in Alpine is 1,934 compared to 1,481 in Fall 2023, an increase of over 30 percent, based on data that will be reported to legislators and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This fall, there are 497 dual credit students enrolled at the Alpine campus, up from 369 studen  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Jordan Carleo-Evangelist A well-regarded computer scientist and expert on human-computer interaction has been named the inaugural permanent director of the University at Albany's AI Plus Institute. Prabha (Balakrishnan) Prabhakaran will join the Institute in January after more than two decades on the computer science faculty at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he al  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Rice University issued the following news release: French Ambassador to the U.S. Laurent Bili will discuss the evolving roles of diplomacy, strategic alliances, global economics and climate change at an Oct. 9 event at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy co-hosted by Rice Global. Bili will sit down with Baker Institute Director and Former U.S. Ambassador David Satterfield to highlight the European Union's influence and the importance of the partnership  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: In a landmark ruling on September 28, 2024, the US District Court for the Western District of Texas declared a key provision of Texas's Election Protection and Integrity Act of 2021 (Senate Bill 1, or SB1) unconstitutional. The court's decision specifically targets Section 7.04 of SB1, the Canvassing Restriction, granting a permanent injunction that halts the enforcement of this pr  more

FORT DAVIS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: The Giant Magellan Telescope, for which The University of Texas in Austin is a founding partner, today announced the launch of Universo Expansivo, a new education program designed to increase accessibility in astronomy education, particularly for students with vision loss, through tactile astronomy kits and accompanying lesson plans. Materials for Universo   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP advised Satcom Direct in connection with its sale to Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO). The transaction includes $375 million in cash and five million shares of Gogo stock. Satcom Direct could also receive up to an additional $225 million based on performance milestones through 2028. The combination of Satcom's GEO satellite services with Gogo's LEO satellite offerings is a significant step   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP has again been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership, achieving Mansfield Certification Plus for another year. Mansfield is a year-long, structured certification process that the firm has committed to since 2019 to ensure all talent has a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership. The focus is on opening the door wider and ensuring that o  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Clients Have Exclusive Access to On-Demand Office, Collaboration and Event Spaces * * * Hines, the global real estate investment manager, today announced that it has launched The SQ Collection, an exclusive offering that redefines the client experience through a global network of office, collaboration, outdoor and amenity spaces located in key cities within the Hines po  more

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: EL PASO, Texas and BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - The Hospitals of Providence and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, recently announced a joint venture agreement to operate El Paso Rehabilitation Hospital, located in East El Paso at 2230 Joe Battle Boulevard, El Paso, Texas 79938. "We are excited about this collaboration and are committed to expanding access to high-quality care a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: House Majority PAC is launching new television ads across 5 districts in California, Michigan, Montana, New York, and Texas. * * * CA-47 HMP is launching two new television ads, "Total" and "Breaker", highlighting Scott Baugh's extremist anti-abortion agenda and crime record. * * * MI-10 HMP is launching a new television a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Houston Christian University issued the following news release: Houston Christian University (HCU) is proud to announce a new collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center (NCyTE), aimed at enhancing cybersecurity education and preparing students to address the challenges of today's dynamic digital environment. This partnership aligns with HCU's mission to provide students with cutting-edge tools and techniques to tackle evolving cyberse  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University's Division of Engineering has seen recent successes with several of its graduates and a current student. Recent graduates Ryan Robertson and Joseph Burcham have had exciting opportunities available immediately after graduating from HPU's Engineering Science program. Additionally, senior Layton Pratt presented at the 15th International Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference this summer  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Research led by atmospheric scientist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon found that climate change has intensified storm-related rainfall by nearly 20%. * * * The heavy rain that recently hit much of the southeastern U.S. is part of a bigger, long-term trend, according to research led by Texas A&M University Regents Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Texas State Climatologist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon. Th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2024: Last week, John Lujan, the MAGA Republican incumbent in one of Texas' most competitive state house districts, HD-118, signaled support for the state's abortion ban without exceptions for rape or incest. Despite not having daughters, Lujan gave a glimpse into the extent of his anti-women stance on assault and reproductive healthcare, even within his own family. San Antonio Express-News: Thank goodness  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * Commemorating the 50th anniversary, this original podcast will go behind the scenes of the historic 'Rumble in the Jungle' fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman and the Zaire '74 music festival. * * * NEW YORK - October 2, 2024 - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and School of Humans announced today "Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of '74." The original narrati  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Farming is a notoriously hard profession with long hours spent operating dangerous equipment and performing other arduous tasks. New Rice University research finds that indigenous farm employees many of whom have legal status in the U.S. after moving from Latin America may experience more physical pain on the job than undocumented workers. Photo credit: 123rf.comResearchers Christina Diaz , associate professor of   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Unique investment opportunity in Houston's Near North submarket of an essential shopping center located in a heavily underserved retail market * * * HOUSTON, Oct. 2, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets has successfully facilitated the sale of Little York Plaza, a 114,982-square-foot Hispanic grocery-anchored shopping center in the Near North submarket of Houston,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL arranges sale of single-tenant retail building in Spring, Texas across from Exxon Mobil Global Headquarters * * * HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the sale of 24 Hour Fitness - Spring, a fee-simple interest single tenant retail property in Spring, Texas. JLL worked on behalf of the seller, in procuring   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Dr. Paul Klotman Sunday received the Botswana Presidential Order of Honour from His Excellency President Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi on behalf of Baylor College of Medicine for its longstanding service to the Republic of Botswana. The awards ceremony was part of the Republic of Botswana Independence Day Celebration, which included events over several weeks and culminated Monday in celebration of 58-yea  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Lamar University issued the following news: By April Thompson Lamar University reported a 12% increase in freshman enrollment for the fall of 2024, marking one of the largest freshman classes in recent years, and an overall headcount increase of 4-5%. According to Diedra Mayer, the university's Associate Vice President for Admissions & Aid, this surge is attributed to a combination of factors, including enhanced campus engagement and strategic outreach. "We've seen   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * Gerry Grogin '47 shares his journey through his years at Texas A&M, World War II, and mechanical engineering. * * * By Maddi Busby On Easter Sunday, April 21, 1946, a group of Aggies assembled at the mouth of the Malinta Tunnel on Corregidor Island for an Aggie Muster to honor their fellow Aggies who had fallen during World War II. With a bed sheet serving as an  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Lamar University issued the following news: By Kristen Baker Eighty senior engineering students from the College of Engineering will have the opportunity to earn a leadership certificate from CAVU through a newly introduced program. Sponsored by the college, the students can participate in CAVU's online leadership training, Leadership Pro, beginning in the 2024/2025 academic year. CAVU is a company formed from retired U.S. military personnel with leadership expertis  more

ENCINO, California, Oct. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: NIXON, Texas, Oct. 3, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased Tractor Supply Co. __cpLocation in Nixon, Texas. "We were pleased to work with the seller and buyer on another successful transaction," said Zack House, first vice president investment  more

ENCINO, California, Oct. 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: DALLAS, Sept. 30, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Prestonwood Court I, a 39,688-square-foot, multi-tenant retail center in Dallas, Texas. Philip Levy, executive managing director in the Dallas office exclusively marketed the property on behalf of the s  more

ENCINO, California, Oct. 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 1, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of The Storage Center, a three-property, 3,380-unit self-storage portfolio consisting of multiple multi-story assets located in Austin and San Antonio, Texas and Glendale, Arizona. "The exceptional qual  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Collaboration with Intel and NVIDIA Sets a New Industry Benchmark * * * Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, has won the Leading Lights Network Energy Efficiency Award for its Energy-Efficient 5G User Plane Function (UPF) solution. Delivering substantial energy savings, ope  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * While bats spread a number of zoonotic diseases that affect both people and animals, researchers found no indication of T. cruzi in 300 Mexican free-tailed bats, making it unlikely that bats contribute significantly to the spread of Chagas disease in Texas. * * * Bats are widely known around the world for their role in the spread of  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Bryan Luhn NASA is awarding the University of Houston $1.2 million to grow diversity initiatives in STEM and aerospace-related engineering fields and address barriers to access and success for historically underserved and underrepresented students. The award is for a project called the Partnership for Inclusivity in Engineering Education and Research for Space, also known as PIE 2RS, a synergistic colla  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Democrats across South Texas should be shaking in their boots -- Hispanic voters are heading to the Republican party. * * * In South Texas, three congressional districts are up for grabs, and Hispanic voters will be the deciding factor in every one of these races. "Across South Texas, there's a movement away from Democrats' weak border security and high inflation. Voters ar  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Dallas issued the following news release: Jodi Hunt, PhD, executive director of the Ann & Joe O. Neuhoff Institute for Ministry and Evangelization at the University of Dallas, has been selected to join the Grefenstette Faculty Scholars Program. The Carl G. Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology and Law at Duquesne University aims to investigate modern technologies through the lens of the Catholic faith tradition. The Grefenstette Facult  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 2 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * AI-powered translations for 30 languages help pharmacovigilance teams to eliminate manual work to more quickly meet reporting requirements * * * Austin, Texas -- Oracle today announced a new AI-powered feature in Oracle Argus for automatically translating free text safety case information into 30 languages. With this enhancement, pharmacovigilance teams can he  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University engineers have developed an innovative way to make covalent organic frameworks (COFs), special materials that can be used to trap gases, filter water and speed up chemical reactions. COFs have the potential to address significant environmental challenges, including energy storage and pollution control. An example of that is their potential use in the decontamination of "forever chemicals" or per and p  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Dallas, TX, September 30, 2024 - Omni Hotels & Resorts has officially broken ground and construction is well underway on Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita, the brand's first luxury resort in Mexico. Set to open in late 2026, Omni has assembled a seasoned design team to bring this dynamic concept to life, including Bob Glazier, HKS Architects, Farouki Farouki, Girvin Associates, and Waldrop + Nichols, with Th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Rice University issued the following news release: New research from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research finds that nearly 50% of Harris County residents said they have been a victim of a crime or legal incident at some point in their lifetime, and one in three individuals in the county feel they were targeted due to their race, ethnicity, gender or other protected class. However, most of these individuals said they never reported these cases to the p  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release: * * * Transaction provides geographic diversification and exposure to a key and growing market for multi-family assets * * * (BRISBANE) - Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan ("Ontario Teachers'") and Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, have completed the acquisition of two Build-to-Rent ("BTR") assets in Brisbane totaling 354 units. The acquisition aligns with Ontario Teacher  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 2 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle plans to open a cloud region in Malaysia, including 150+ infrastructure and SaaS services, to help boost the country's digital economy and drive AI-fueled innovation Organizations across Malaysia can accelerate AI innovation with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's high performance and built-in security, powerful data, and distributed cloud capabilities Upcom  more

ALPINE, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: Missy Testerman, the National Teacher of the Year, will speak at Sul Ross State University on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 4:30 p.m. as part of the Poindexter Lecture Series. The public is invited to the free event, hosted by the College of Education and Professional Studies. The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) chooses the annual recipient, which is announced in April each year. Testerman is  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 2 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The first cohort of UW Tome Scholars is set to graduate in spring 2025. From left are Addison Potts, of Cheyenne; Iris Kurz, of Wylie, Texas; Jennifer Bautz, of Lander; and Benjamin Pina, of Houston. (UW Photo) The University of Wyoming has received support that will further enhance the Tome Scholars to Fellows Program one of the university's premier scholarship opportunities. The gift grows the program  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chair Sen. Gary Peters joined MSNBC's The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart to discuss the DSCC's new multi-million dollar TV investment in Texas and Florida, highlighting how Senate Democrats are "playing offense" in these states and building "momentum" with "very strong Democratic challengers against weak [Republican] incumbents." Chair Peters   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chair Sen. Gary Peters joined MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the DSCC's new multi-million dollar TV investment in Texas and Florida, highlighting how Cruz and Scott's record opposing "reproductive freedom is a major dynamic" in both races. * * * MSNBC: The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell * * * Lawrence O'Donnell: T  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 2 -- American Airlines issued the following news: Parts of the U.S. are still feeling nearly triple-digit temperatures, but the American team is well underway with training to prepare for deicing season, which officially starts Oct. 1. Because every minute counts when it comes to getting an aircraft out on time, American's specially trained deicing teams work to free aircraft of snow, ice or frost in an average of nine minutes. Each year, long before the first leaves st  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Trinity University issued the following news on Oct. 3, 2024: * * * Robin Wall Kimmerer will speak of her work in restoration ecology * * * Trinity University is thrilled to announce Robin Wall Kimmerer, Ph.D., as this year's DeCoursey Lecturer. Kimmerer, a renowned plant biologist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass, will present on Monday, November 4, at 7 p.m. in Trinity's Laurie Auditorium. Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled me  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Two of America's most esteemed historians will offer unique insights into the 2024 presidential election at Rice University's School of Humanities just two weeks before voters cast their ballots. Douglas Brinkley, nationally recognized presidential historian and the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor of Humanities, and Caleb McDaniel, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and the Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Humanities,   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University is part of a multiuniversity research team that has secured an award of up to $34.9 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to accelerate the development of a bioelectronic implant designed to improve adherence for obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatment while reducing development and manufacturing costs. Omid Veiseh is a professor of bioengineering at Rice Universit  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: * * * The multi-year agreement will allow the airline to strengthen the distribution of its flight inventory through Sabre's global network of travel buyers. * * * Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading provider of software and technology that powers the global travel industry, announced today a multi-year distribution agreement with the Dominican flag carrier Arajet. Unde  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * Travel technology company announces submission of commitment letter on setting Science Based Targets and focuses on a three-pillar strategy to drive positive impact * * * Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report hi  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs represented NTT Urban Development Corporation, a US affiliate of Japan-based Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT), in its joint venture agreement with Atlanta-based RangeWater Development for the development of 121 luxury for-rent town house style multi-family apartments on 14.2 acres of land in Corinth, Texas (north of the Dallas Fort Worth). The build-to-rent development, to be known a  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M researchers found no link between local bats and the parasite responsible for Chagas disease. * * * By Courtney Price and Sanjida Akter Bats are widely known around the world for their role in the spread of a number of zoonotic diseases -- illnesses that can spread between humans and animals. But a recent study by scientists at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedic  more

ALPINE, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Excelencia in Education, the nation's premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, announced Oct. 1 that Sul Ross State University has earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia. The seal is a national certification for institutions that strive to go beyond enrollment and more intentionally serve Latino students. SRSU is the only institution in Texas and is one of just eight   more

ALPINE, Texas, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: The Center for Big Bend Studies at Sul Ross State University will hold its 30th Annual Conference Nov. 8-9 at the Vic and Mary Jane Morgan University Center on the Alpine campus. This year's Keynote Speaker is Dr. Severin Fowles, a distinguished archaeologist and Associate Professor of Anthropology at Barnard College. Dr. Fowles will present his innovative research on Indigenous cultures in New Mexico and C  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued the following news release: The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective September 30, 2024, for a massage establishment in Houston for suspected human trafficking. Khamo Foot Massage, 7505 Highmeadow Dr., Houston, and owner Quang Train, were ordered to close after TDLR inspectors found indicators that human trafficking could be occurring at the location  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: The college football landscape is loaded with conference clashes in Week 6, as 10 Top 25 teams are set for the spotlight across ESPN platforms this weekend. In total, 75 games are slated for ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+ and ESPN Radio. An SEC on ABC tripleheader takes center stage, with No. 4 Tennessee, No. 5 Georgia, No. 9 Missouri and T-No. 25 Texas A  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * The anticipated funding is made possible by the CHIPS and Science Act to create opportunities for thousands to join the U.S. semiconductor workforce. * * * The Texas A&M University College of Engineering has been selected as an anticipated awardee of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Workforce Partner Alliance (WFPA) program. With $1.28 million in anticipated funding, Texas A&M Engineeri  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service issued the following news: Texas A&M Forest Service is offering $12.4 million in grant funding through the Community Forestry Grants program to enhance community forestry initiatives throughout the state. These grants will help build capacity for community forestry through workforce development, outreach, canopy enhancements and other unique project ideas. These grants are designed to foster community forestry principles that promote the es  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * First-of-its-kind study assesses how closely health plan members' opinions of standards for health care access align with those of insurers * * * Most health insurance plans in the United States manage costs by financially incentivizing plan members to get health care within a network of health care providers. Insurance regulators issue requirements--called network adequac  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * First-of-its-kind study assesses how closely health plan members' opinions of standards for health care access align with those of insurers * * * Most health insurance plans in the United States manage costs by financially incentivizing plan members to get health care within a network of health care providers. Insurance regulators issue requirements--called network adequac  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) was deployed on Oct. 2 by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) at the direction of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in response to Hurricane Helene -- which already ranks in the top 10 deadliest storms in U.S. history and is now the deadliest in North Carolina history -- as search efforts continue. He  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * As search efforts continue following Hurricane Helene, Texas A&M's team plays a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of working dogs navigating hazardous conditions. * * * By Rachel Knight The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) was deployed on Oct. 2 by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) at the direction of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in response to Hurricane Helene -- which a  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Former cadet and radio entrepreneur Jim Hopper '69 established a scholarship in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution to provide students an opportunity of a lifetime. * * * By David Holt From an Aggie cadet chasing a degree to a storied entrepreneur in Dallas, James T. "Jim" Hopper Sr. '69 has enjoyed a successful career thanks to his roots at Texa  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * A committee that included Dr. Mark Barteau has released recommendations to the U.S. government regarding foreign talent programs. * * * By Raven Wuebker A year and a half of information gathering has led Dr. Mark Barteau and a committee of experts to provide 11 recommendations to the U.S. Department of Defense on how to improve the supply of both foreign and domestic talent in sc  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Corps of Cadets member Kyle Rex reflects on the challenges and triumphs of manufacturing a solution to bolster national security in under 48 hours. * * * By Abriana Ciabattari As the importance of our nation's critical assets grow, so too does the need to secure and safeguard them from every angle. The first Aggies Invent of the 2024-25 school year, hosted by the Meloy Engineeri  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson formally requesting the records of every registered voter without a State of Texas-issued driver's license or identification card number in order to facilitate efforts to stop noncitizen voting and investigate potential voter fraud. On September 18, Attorney General Paxton urged Secretary Nelson to request data fro  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers ("PBMs")--including Eli Lilly, Express Scripts, CVS Pharmacy, and others--over a conspiracy to increase prices of insulin. Through this conspiracy, the manufacturers artificially and willingly raised the prices of insulin then paid a significant, undisclosed portion back to the PBMs as a quid pro quo for i  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued TikTok, one of the largest social media platforms, for operating its platform in a manner that puts the online safety and privacy of Texas children at risk and violates the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment ("SCOPE") Act. "I will continue to hold TikTok and other Big Tech companies accountable for exploiting Texas children and   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Travis County Commissioners Court for violating the Texas Open Meetings Act to secretly discuss a measure to allocate public money for security enhancements for the personal residence of Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza. Without providing proper notice or allowing the public to witness the discussion, the Travis County Commissioners Court entered an  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will immediately move to block a ruling that struck down a major element of Senate Bill 1, a key Texas election integrity law passed in 2021. A federal district court ruled Friday that a portion of the law was unconstitutional. SB 1 increased safeguards to prevent ballot harvesting and instituted additional protections ensuring free and fair election  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2024, by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa: * * * "Tonight, Governor Tim Walz laid out his and Vice President Kamala Harris' clear vision for our country's future--one that protects our freedoms, strengthens democracy, and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. "In stark contrast, J.D. Vance defended Trump's Project 2025 agenda, which would totally reshape the federal government by attacking our  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: After voluntary recognition and contract negotiation, the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) and its office worker union, Texas Democratic Workers United (TDWU), have ratified and signed a groundbreaking four-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA). This historic, initial agreement marks a significant milestone in the Democratic Party's ongoing commitment to supporting its employees, ensuring fair wages, and fostering a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 2, 2024: * * * AUSTIN, Texas - Last night during the vice presidential debate between Governor Tim Walz and JD Vance, Walz mentioned Texas's disturbing spike of infant mortality rates and maternal mortality in Texas after Ted Cruz got Roe v. Wade overturned, letting Texas Republicans pass Senate Bill 8. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "Since Ted Cruz go  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced a grant of more than $329,000 has been awarded to Westwood Independent School District (ISD) to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs. Awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant will help the school district purchase and install equipment to initially train 172 students as welders   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced 37 Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $8.2 million were awarded to 31 organizations in Central Texas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations. Presented by TVC today, the funding will provide services to over 7,600 veterans and their families across 30 counties. "Our brave veterans and th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the Texas Stock Exchange (TSXE) and the state's historic economic milestones during a press conference at the Governor's Mansion in Austin. "Texas has become the home of capital in the United States," said Governor Abbott. "Today, our great state is staking claim as a home of capital markets with the addition of the Texas Stock Exchange. This is another  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced the opening of the Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program to facilitate loans from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to micro-businesses affected by declared local, state, or federal disasters in Texas. Administered under the Governor's Economic Development and Tourism Office, there is up to $5 million in total availab  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate Texans about the dangers of fentanyl to save more lives. "Fentanyl is a clandestine killer that rips away loved ones forever," said Governor Abbott. "Texas continues to take significant action to combat the growing fentanyl crisis that is plaguing our st  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of the Healthcare Workforce Task Force's comprehensive report with their recommendations to address healthcare workforce shortages in Texas to meet the demands of our growing state. "Training the next generation of healthcare professionals is critical to provide quality medical care and increased access to all Texans," said Governor Abbott. "Te  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Through their work at Texas State University's Gilbert M. Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education, Richard Boehm, Ph.D., and Joann Zadrozny, Ph.D., are pioneering the way for "new thinking for the next generation of geography education in K-12 schools" through an initiative called Powerful Geography. The initiative, commonly referred to as "a liberating curriculum," improves the established national geogra  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The Texas Department of Transportation issued the following news: The Texas Transportation Commission has approved historic funding for ship channel improvement projects that will support Texas' economic growth, increase trade, generate jobs and ensure our seaports remain competitive. The Commission approved $400 million in Ship Channel Improvement Revolving Fund (SCIRF) loans for two projects near Beaumont and Brownsville. The funding is the result of a bill passed in  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: * * * - Impressive 326 hp, 465 lb.-ft. of torque - Rugged heritage inspired design elements - Full-time four-wheel drive with center and rear locking differentials - Land Cruiser grade now offered in monotone Heritage Blue - On sale Fall 2025 with a starting MSRP of $56,450* * * * The 2025 Land Cruiser is the perfect blend of capability and premium features. First introduced in the United States in 1958, the Land C  more

BURBANK, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: * * * NXT's CW Debut on Broadcast Television Drew 895,000 Total Viewers, +44% Over Last Week's Episode on Cable Premiere Was Strongest Programming on The CW This Year Among Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 Total Viewers Up More Than 100% for CW Affiliates in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Detroit * * * Last night's WWE NXT broadcast television debut on The C  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * Unleashing Power and Precision: Where Bold Sophistication Meets Thrilling Efficiency * * * Launching today, Toyota's new marketing campaign, "Stand Out in Every Sense," highlights the 2025 Toyota Crown Family in all its glory. From innovative sophisticated design to modern technology and high-end performance - all harmonizing to create a driving experience that engages every sense and elevates t  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: * * * * Investment to be made in two equal tranches, with the first targeted to close later this year and the second in 2025 * Funds will support certification and commercial production of Joby's electric air taxi * Investment terms to include plans to establish a manufacturing alliance for the first phase of commercialization * Will bring total investment from Toyota Motor Corporation in Joby to $894 million * * *   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Trinity alumni lawyers fight book bans in high-profile Llano County court case * * * By Molly Mohr Bruni Tucked away on a specially designated shelf in the Llano County Public Library, each branded with a red dot on their spines reminiscent of a scarlet letter, 17 books quietly await their fate. One features a farting leprechaun, another a kid with a broken butt. Others tackle heftier topics, such as the histo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * TrueSync delivers efficiency, sustainability, and exceptional dependability * * * Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) today introduced TrueSync, an innovative hybrid Permanent Magnet Motor (PMM) for ESP operations. The hybrid solution, developed by Summit ESP - a Halliburton Service - integrates the efficient features of a PMM with elem  more

ROSENBERG, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following Q&A on Sept. 29, 2024, with Connie Schaaf, department chair for online Chemical Dependency Counseling program: * * * (HARLINGEN, Texas) - People who suffer from substance abuse need a substance abuse counselor to guide them to recovery, and that professional will help them through each step of their disorder. Connie Schaaf is the statewide department chair for Texas State Technical College's online Chemical Depende  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: The University of Houston's Division of Energy and Innovation recently released an in-depth report titled "The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities and Solutions," following a similarly titled symposium focused on developing a successful Gulf Coast hydrogen ecosystem. The symposium hosted last spring by UH Energy, an umbrella for the University's energy initiatives and programs, brought together indu  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The University of the Incarnate Word issued the following news release: * * * Gift set to be used for the Restoration and Renovation of Founders Hall * * * The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it has received a pledge of $5 million to support the development and renovation of Founders Hall. The transformative pledge comes to UIW from the Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation, managed by the family of Jack Lewis III, former chair of  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Project to Provide Training and Resources Needed to Access Jobs in the New Hydrogen Economy Key Takeaways: * Focus on Underserved Communities: The project aims to ensure disadvantaged communities along Texas's Gulf Coast benefit from the emerging hydrogen economy. * Workforce Development: A key goal is to involve local communities in planning workforce opportunities and provide training programs tailored to  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Team Aims to Reduce Energy Costs and Emissions in County Buildings and Operations * * * University of Houston researchers are partnering with the Harris County Office of County Administration's Sustainability Office, the Harris County Energy Management Team and other county staff to develop a comprehensive baseline of energy use and energy-use intensity for county's assets. Once established, the bas  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: By Steven Bartolotta For more than four decades, Russell Gamber DO, MPH, was one of the backbones of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, helping to advance osteopathic medicine in Texas and grow the school into the national presence it has become today. He spent 42 years at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, and he will be honored as  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Sophia Brockman In the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, students learn how to help patients make better health decisions. One way is to offer them multiple solutions and find the one that's most sustainable. Helping patients make these better decisions starts with teaching the students how to make these same de  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Sally Crocker Dr. Teresa Wagner, associate professor of health administration and health policy at The University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Public Health, was honored with an Appreciation Award for Global Service at the recent Global Health Literacy Summit of the International Health Literacy Association, held in the Netherlands. The summit was the first in-pers  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 4 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: Approximately 45,000 dockworkers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port of Mobile, walked off the job this week -- the first time members of the International Longshoremen's Association have gone on strike in nearly a half century. The work stoppage, depending on how long, could lead to supply shortages and higher prices. Dr. Peter Simonson, assistant professor of marketing, supply cha  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: New research at the University of Texas Medical Branch holds promise for helping people maintain strength and mobility as they age. The research, published recently in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Scientific Reports, describes how a small-molecule drug being developed at UTMB and tested in aged mice is superior to intensive resistance/aerobic exercise at improving muscle stre  more

DENTON, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas gathered top academic, government and private sector leaders from around the region and nation last week to discuss how to effectively lead transformative logistics change. The National Science Foundation Supply Chain Innovation and National Security Summit hosted at UNT at Frisco Sept. 26 offered a platform for 192 leaders to engage in broad conversations about national secu  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: The School of Dentistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) earned the first National Institutes of Health grant under its new Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research, addressing pain in patients with head and neck carcinoma. The nearly $600,000 grant by the NIH's National Institute of Dental and C  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: The Caring for the Caregiver Program (C4CP) of the School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has earned a national award for its comprehensive education and support for families living with dementia. The 5TH Annual Maude's Awards were announced in Seattle, rewarding innovations that enrich the quality of li  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight: * * * Featuring insights into metastases, novel targets for nerve pain, overcoming treatment resistance in CRC, and a link between the gut microbiome and lung cancer * * * 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 seamles  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight: * * * Featuring advances in hypofractionation, combination therapies and novel biomarkers. * * * 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 Anderson's world-leading clinicians and scient  more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Sheds light on limitations of naturally occurring zooplankton for inactivating pathogen contaminated water * * * Scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso and Stanford University were recently surprised to find that the natural community of zooplankton -- tiny, aquatic animals known to graze on bacteria -- present in freshwater and saltwater do not clean water that is c  more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: The University of Texas at El Paso has accepted a formal invitation to join the Mountain West Conference, the University and Conference announced today. "Joining the Mountain West Conference will bring us back into competition with historic rivals in the west," said UTEP President Heather Wilson. "There's no doubt this will be better for our student athletes, our fans, and for   more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at El Paso and Fabens Independent School District (Fabens ISD) are working together to strengthen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching practices across Fabens ISD schools. This initiative is funded by a new grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Using regional academic data that assesses student performance, UTEP researc  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: Vinson & Elkins announced it has successfully achieved Mansfield Rule 7.0 Certification for the fourth year in a row, upon completing a year-long initiative by Diversity Lab. The Mansfield Rule is a data-driven and behavioral science-based certification process, measuring whether participating law firms and in-house legal departments have affirmatively considered at least 30% women, underrepresented rac  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Virginia Military Institute hosted the Senior Military College (SMC) Conference of the Association of Military Colleges & Schools of the United States (AMCSUS), Sept. 23-25. Commandants, senior leadership and cadets from the six SMCs which include The Citadel, Norwich University, Texas A&M, University of North Georgia, Virginia Tech, and VMI attended. In addition, representatives from Tarleton State Universit  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: * * * * Port Freeport will import and process up to 140,000 vehicles annually, supporting a third of VWGoA's U.S. retail dealers * Wider port channels in Freeport accommodate Volkswagen's larger liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, which help advance the company's sustainability goals * More than 110 direct jobs were created to support facility operations * * * Reston, VA, Freeport,   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 3 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Growing up in Lincoln surrounded by a family of Huskers, attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seemed like the natural choice for Carrie Wehrman, a senior child, youth and family studies major. * * * While being a Husker fits her like a glove, it turns out, so does being an entrepreneur. Wehrman gained attention for her unique creation -- corn gloves -- and recently launched a website to sell th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service issued the following news: Wes Moorehead has been named Deputy Director of Texas A&M Forest Service. In this role, Moorehead will report to Texas A&M Forest Service Director Al Davis and will oversee the successful implementation of Davis' and the agency's statewide, strategic initiatives. "It is an honor to take on this new role within the agency," said Moorehead. "As our agency continues to grow, this new role will play a crucial part in   more