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Tipoffs on New England Newsletter for Tuesday October 22, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Antioch Launches Transformative Education Concentration and Certificate to Help Create Systemic Change
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Antioch University issued the following news: Antioch University's School of Education recently launched a new specialization in Transformative Education. This program is available as a concentration in the MEd for Experienced Educators and as a standalone certificate. Transformative Education is an approach that aims to put learning first, and its champions understand that by changing the way that students are taught, the students will approach problems differe  more

GBH News Strengthens Statewide News Coverage With New Programming
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: GBH News today announced a slate of new and expanded programs that reinforce its commitment to covering stories that matter across Massachusetts, from hyperlocal conversations informed by community stakeholders to regional reporting across the Commonwealth. Paris Alston will transition from co-hosting Morning Edition to hosting a reimagined Basic Black, GBH's lon  more

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $4.2 Billion From the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Transformational, National Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Funding from USDOT's INFRA and Mega grant programs are helping build complex, ambitious projects across the country that improve safety, mobility, and economic competitiveness Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced more than $4.2 billion in funding from the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda through two major discretionary grant programs, the National I  more

Jones Lang LaSalle: Sale and Financing Secured for Two Hotels in Devens, MA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets led the sale and financing efforts for the Hilton Garden Inn and SpringHill Suites Devens * * * BOSTON, Oct. 21, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets has closed the sale and arranged acquisition financing for the Hilton Garden Inn Devens and the SpringHill Suites Devens in Devens, Massachusetts. JLL represented the seller, RA Ventures, in the   more

Legal and Financial Considerations in Dementia Topic of UW-Led Session
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Wills. Trusts. Estate planning. Official legal and medical documents. Caregivers of loved ones living with dementia can find these subjects intimidating, but valuable assistance can be obtained by visiting with a qualified attorney. That's the suggestion of Nancy Norton, of Norton Law Office LLC in Jackson, who will discuss these and other legal topics on the next edition of Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT  more

National Academy of Medicine Elects 100 New Members
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. "This class of new members represents   more

Reclaiming Her Role: RWU Professor's New Research Highlights Mary Williams' Influence in the Founding of Providence
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Professor of History Charlotte Carrington-Farmer's latest article encourages a deeper inquiry into the untold contributions of women in shaping history. * * * By Jordan J. Phelan For centuries, Roger Williams has been revered as the founding hero of Providence, his legacy immortalized in books, statues, and town names. But what about the woman by his side? In a fresh academic exploration, P  more

UC-San Diego: Study - AI Could Transform How Hospitals Produce Quality Reports
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * New pilot study examines AI tools to streamline reporting processes in a hospital setting that could enhance health care delivery and improve access to quality data * * * A pilot study led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially lead to easier, faster and mor  more