MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 23 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: Students at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy will benefit from a $300,000 gift made by an alumnus and his wife. The gift from James and Judith Smith establishes a namesake fund to advance the mission of the School of Pharmacy. The James F. Smith Prescription for Excellence Award aims to boost student recruitment and retention by providing four   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 23 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: Hope International's (Calif.) Christiane Sundstrom and Health Sciences & Pharmacy's (Mo.) Lauren Harding are the NAIA Women's Soccer Players of the Week, NAIA officials announced today. Sundstrom is the national offensive player of the week, while Harding earns the defensive award. The duo was selected based on their performances from October 14-20 from a pool of conference  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on Oct. 21, 2024, with Australia, India and Japan: * * * Quad partners of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States--under the auspices of the Quad Senior Cyber Group--announced the continuation of our joint campaign, the Quad Cyber Challenge, to strengthen responsible cyber ecosystems, promote public resources, and raise cybersecurity awareness. The theme of this year's Challenge is promoting cybersecur  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 22 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2024: The BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express today announces the winners of this year's LFF Awards. The Competition sections are a celebration of the most exciting, innovative new films and cinematic storytelling; creative, beautiful and often provocative, the films showcase an incredible range of talent from across the world. The winning films, which were chosen by fo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education issued the following news: The ACGME is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the ACGME Awards, showcasing the extraordinary contributions, diversity, and strengths of the graduate medical education (GME) community. These worthy recipients will be honored during the 2025 ACGME Annual Educational Conference, taking place February 20-22, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. "I am honored to congratulate each of t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Oregon to award $1 million for 17 equipment projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) which aims to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. "  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: Airmen from the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently won all four categories of the Air Force Materiel Command Lance P. Sijan Awards. The annual awards, created in 1981, recognize Airmen who demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership in their professional and personal lives. Named after an Air Force captain and fighter pilot who died while   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Airmen from the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently won all four categories of the Air Force Materiel Command Lance P. Sijan Awards. The annual awards, created in 1981, recognize Airmen who demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership in their professional and personal lives. Named after an Air Force captain and fighter pil  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Climate Reality Project issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: Yesterday, former US Vice President and founder and chairman of The Climate Reality Project, Al Gore, presented the Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring Award to Climate Reality Leader, Don Viecelli, on the final broadcast of a successful virtual Climate Reality Leadership Corps training hosted across the US. The Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring Award honors Climate Reality Leaders who have demonstrat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Allegheny Conference on Community Development issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * Will Establish State-of-the-Art SWPA Manufacturing Operations * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the award of a $87 million Advanced Manufacturing and Recycling Grant - the largest of 14 grants awarded across the country - to Mainspring Energy, an emerging linear generator manufacturer headquartered in Menlo Park, California. In turn, Main  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release: * * * pound sterling3.5 million contract to lead to a 6,500 square-meter solar installation with close to 1 million kWh of clean energy generated annually. * * * FRAMINGHAM, MA and LONDON, UK - October 22, 2024 -Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specialising in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The American Action Forum issued the following research on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * The AAF Plan to Address the Nation's Debt Challenge By Jordan Haring and Douglas Holtz-Eakin Executive Summary * The United States faces a litany of near-term budgetary and economic challenges and a fundamentally unsustainable long-term fiscal outlook, with the national debt projected to reach 166 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of fiscal year (FY) 2054 under cu  more

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Awarded schools display outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion * * * (Bethesda, MD) - The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) proudly commends the eight osteopathic medical schools honored as recipients of the 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Presented by INSIGHT Into Diver  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Free legal assistance is available to disaster survivors in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties and the Catawba India  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2024 awardees consist of personal and paper award winners who will be recognized at the ACI Concrete Convention, November 3-6, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Please join us by registering at aciconvention.org. The f  more

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 23 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: Holland & Hart is pleased to share that Anne Henderson Haws, an associate in the firm's Boise office, has been selected as an inaugural recipient of the University of Idaho College of Law Rising Star Award. This award recognizes demonstrated excellence and/or exceptional promise shown in the areas of integrity, competence, service, and leadership through work as a legal practitioner, service to the legal profe  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 23 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: State Representative Quang Nguyen was recognized by the Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL) as their 2024 "Legislator of the Year" for his steadfast commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights. The award was presented during the AzCDL's 19th annual meeting in Phoenix on Saturday, October 19. As Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Representative Nguyen plays a key role   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: The American Trucking Associations applauded the award of over $30 million that will be used to construct 260 new truck parking spaces. This funding announced by U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will make it easier for truck drivers to locate parking along key freight corridors in Ohio, Wisconsin and Nevada. "The chronic lack of truck parkin  more

KIRKSVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 23 -- A.T. Still University issued the following news: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) has been named a recipient of the 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. ATSU was the first comprehensive health professions university to be named a HEED Award recipient in consecutive years (2017-18) and has now exten  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * Consumer and Small Business Cardholders Automatically Earn Extra Cash Back, Miles or Points as They Prep for the Holiday Season * * * Bank of America announced the return of its highly anticipated More Rewards Day, taking place on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Now in its third year, this annual event offers a unique opportunity for Consumer and Small Busines  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * Growth Surge Driven by CashPro API Network and CashPro Developer Studio * * * NEW YORK, NY / SINGAPORE / LONDON - The demand for real time data and transaction processing is driving a record number of Bank of America business clients to adopt Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Over the last 12 months, Bank of America has seen a 51% increase [1] in clients using API  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release: Ana Caraiani, Royal Society University Research Fellow and professor of pure mathematics, Imperial College London, has been awarded the 2025 Ruth Lyttle Satter Prize in Mathematics by the American Mathematical Society (AMS). She has been honored for contributions to arithmetic geometry and number theory: in particular, the Langlands program. From the citation Ana Caraiani's work   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: CHIPS Communities United (CCU), a coalition of labor unions, environmental organizations, and community groups, today thanked Members of Congress for recent letters to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo that raised concerns with transparency and enforceability in CHIPS contracts. House Labor Caucus Leadership responded with dismay to the announcement of the final CHIPS Act contract with Polar Semico  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Virginia Military Institute welcomes Brian McKnight, Ph.D., professor of history and a founding director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at the University of Virginia, who will give a lecture on the Civil War titled, "Guerrilla Warfare and Base Criminality in the Civil War Borderland" Thursday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m., in Gillis Theater of Marshall Hall on post. The event is free and open to the public. McKn  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * Premieres Sunday, November 17 At 8PM ET/PT * * * NEW YORK, NY - (October 22, 2024) - CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports a year-long investigation of a revolutionary drug fundamentally changing how people lose weight. Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Is Ozempic Right For You? premieres Sunday, November 17 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN. Over the last few years, the weight loss industry has been disrupted by Hollywood stars  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: After four years of hard work and dedication, learning in a hybrid online and in-person environment, 188 skilled workers graduated from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Apprentice Program Sept. 20, during a ceremony in the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center. This year's graduates represent 26 different trades and maintained an overall class GPA of 3.842. Each graduate rec  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 23 -- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication issued the following news: By Henry Smardo The National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) has honored Cronkite School assistant teaching professor Celeste Sepessy with its Media Literacy Higher Education Teacher Award--recognition for her deep commitment and significant contributions to the field. Sepessy believes media literacy gives students a pathway to be func  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Equipment and cutting-edge technology to keep South Texas Coastal Bend's economy globally competitive while preparing more graduates for local workforce needs * * * As the Coastal Bend economy continues to grow, the Corpus Christi City Council unanimously approved today a nearly $1.9 million grant to help fill the gap between the number of skilled workers available and local jobs ready to be filled. The direc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * Funding from the Investing in America Agenda Continues to Boost U.S. Manufacturing, Strengthen Domestic Clean Energy Supply Chains, Cut Pollution, and Create Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs in Energy Communities * * * As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's historic Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $428 million for 14 projects to accelerate  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin '83, H'12 received the 2023 National Humanities Medal from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L'68 at a White House ceremony on Monday. Aaron Sorkin Sorkin, a graduate of the College of Visual and Performing Arts' (VPA) Department of Drama, was among 19 recipients that comprised the 2022 and 2023 cohorts of the National Humanities Medal, which honors an ind  more

SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 23 -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: * * * Curated by NBA analyst and former WNBA MVP Candace Parker, eBay's "Gametime Gets" puts epic cards up for auction when on-court milestones are achieved * * * eBay, home of the trading card hobby and a top shopping destination for basketball fans, announces "Gametime Gets" - a curation of basketball cards that drop when pl  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 23 -- Entergy issued the following news release: * * * The grant will support projects aimed to reduce outage durations, lessen storm costs and speed up recovery time following extreme weather events in Port Arthur, Texas * * * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Entergy Texas has been awarded nearly $54 million in federal funding to improve power grid resilience in Port Arthur's Pear Ridge, Kolbs, and Lakeview neighborhoods. This funding will go toward a resiliency project a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: DALLAS, TEXAS (October 21, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Gulf of Mexico Division is awarding the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) the Louisiana Gulf Coast Grantmaking Project (LGCGP) and $2.4 million. The Louisiana Gulf Coast Grantmakers Project (LGCGP) is designed to build the capacity of environmental justice communities in coastal Louisiana parishes to respond  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Erin Hannigan's career spans more than three decades during which she has performed as a frequent concerto soloist for Dallas Symphony Orchestra and as guest principal oboist with orchestras across the country, including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. (Photo by Sylvia Elzafon)The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University is proud   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Kaleidoscope Factory of Pocahontas County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "Woodworking, like a kaleidoscope, is an art that celebrates transformation with each cut and carve, n  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 23 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: BURBANK, Calif., and NEW YORK - October 22, 2024 - ESPN and SiriusXM today announced even more ways for their subscribers to access the content they love, with select SiriusXM subscribers in the U.S. now able to get up to a 6-month subscription to ESPN+, and new and existing ESPN+ subscribers in the U.S. will be eligible to get a 6-month subscription to SiriusXM's streaming-only service beginning l  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 23 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release: * * * * UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency has won the Trade and Treasury category in the IDC Real Results award. * UNHCR selected FIS as its treasury technology modernization partner to integrate core Treasury Management, as well as speed payments to refugees and humanitarian aid suppliers around the world. * * * Global financial technology leader FIS (NYSE: FIS) has driven an IDC Real Resul  more

PASADENA, California, Oct. 22 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Democratic processes in the United States, including elections, rely on complex systems and evolving technologies to operate effectively. Caltech political scientists, historians, computational social scientists, and data scientists provide insights that can help voters and election officials identify and address fraud, misinformation, and other threats to election security, and create fair and ac  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: By Mark Getman Leadership at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton honored employees for their exceptional service during its fiscal 2024 third quarter awards ceremony Oct. 15 at the Fort Hamilton Community Club Pierce room. Garrison Commander Col. Melissa Cantwell presented the awards alongside Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Hill and Deputy to the Garrison Commander Raymond Santiago.   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: In 1994, Charles E. Jones began his tenure as the founding chair of Georgia State University's Department of African American Studies, which was established in response to demands from Black students following a 1992 sit-in. The students called for the creation of the department after a racial slur was discovered on a trash can near a fraternity house, igniting a two-day protest that prompted change at the universi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release: AARP The Magazine announced today that Glenn Close will receive this year's Movies for Grownups(r) Career Achievement Award. Close--critically acclaimed actress of stage and screen with eight Academy Award nominations, two AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three Tony Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Award  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 23 -- The New York Department of State - Division of Consumer Protection issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College Baking Innovation Lab to Provide World-Class Research and Hands-On Learning in Grain-Based Food and Craft Beverages Dietz Street Lofts to Provide Affordable Housing to Artists, People with Disabilities and Others to Support a Creative, Vibrant and Equitable Downtown Builds on Governor Hochul's Commitment to Addressing New York's Housing C  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Four members of the Exonerated Central Park Five, who were wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park jogger case, appeared at the Democratic National Convention. They spoke out against former president Donald Trump, recalling his 1989 call for their execution and his continued refusal to acknowledge their innocence. Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise, Raymond Santana, and Kevin Richardson urged voters to support Kamala Ha  more

ONEONTA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: Hartwick College proudly introduces the Baking Innovation Lab (BIL), a one-of-a-kind center on the East Coast and a valuable addition to the Hartwick Center for Craft Food and Beverage (CCFB). The grand opening celebration took place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, marking a significant milestone in the culinary landscape in New York State. The lab is set to play a pivotal role in advancing innovation within the food and gr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Housing and Urban Development Inspector General Rae Oliver Davis from a Sept. 18, 2024, hearing on the oversight of DOT programs and activities: * * * Chairman Womack, Ranking Member Quigley, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Departm  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity released the following testimony by Justin Parke, managing director at Accenture Federal Services, from a Sept. 26, 2024, hearing entitled "Digital GI Bill in Disarray: Holding the Biden-Harris Administration Accountable for VA's Costly Mismanagement": * * * Chairman Van Orden, Ranking Member Levin, and members of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, thank you for inviting me to testify at today's hear  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The Insights Association issued the following news: Behavioral research and strategy firm InsightsNow announced it has received a U.S. Patent for its Implicit/Explicit Test(TM). The Test is an innovative technique for researchers to find out whether a consumer is in a system 1 or system 2 mode in response to a message or experience. It's also been announced that InsightsNow is a finalist for the Quirk's 2024 Best New Product/Service Innovation Award. Designed to  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Alisa Javadi, Ph.D., professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy, has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Research Program for research that offers the potential for advancing quantum technology development. Javadi's research will test the use of cerium oxide as a host for qua  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Thanks to an almost $800,000 funding award from the National Science Foundation, the Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is off to a great start. The grant funding will be awarded incrementally over three years, beginning this month and concluding in October 2027. It will enable the hiring of postdoctoral rese  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO A total of 46 books (23 fiction, 23 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. The list is now available on the awards' website. The six-title shortlist--three each for the fiction and nonfiction medals--will be chosen from longlist titles and announced on November 12, 2024. The two medal  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: Lewis "Bob" Sorley, noted author and a longtime friend of the Association of the U.S. Army's Book Program, died Sept. 25. He was 90. An Army brat who was born at West Point, New York, while his father was teaching at the U.S. Military Academy, Sorley entered the academy with the Class of 1956. He was a third generation West Pointer, following in the footsteps of his grandfat  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The Toy Association issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * 69% Say They're Willing to Cut Other Expenses to Ensure Their Kids Have the Top Toys for Holiday, According to New Research * * * The Toy Association(TM) today unveiled the results of a new survey, conducted by Wakefield Research, which gauged 1,000 U.S. parents' attitudes about toys, play, and shopping leading into the holiday season. The survey found that while families might be mor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Yesterday, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced an award of more than $44 million from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management for the development of a carbon storage hub in Marshall County that will serve West Virginia and surrounding states. This funding was made possible by Cha  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Ogilvy and Mather issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Ogilvy today announced that health industry leader Mario Muredda has been named Global CEO of Ogilvy Health. Mario will oversee all aspects of Ogilvy's Health business which spans Brand Strategy, Advertising, Public Relations and Influence, Experience and Innovation, Medical Education, and Market Access and be responsible for further accelerating Ogilvy Health's growth. This transition follows Kim Johnson  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will award $509,000 to the Murray-Calloway Industrial Development Authority (MCIDA) through the States' Economic Development Assistance Program. Today's funding will support the development of a skills training and workforce development facility for underemployed and unemployed work  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery advised one of the affiliates of H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global alternative investment firm with $65 billion of capital under management, on the acquisition of Rainham Industrial Services Limited, a leading UK provider of industrial installation, maintenance and refurbishment services to power generation, energy from waste, nuclear and  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Dr. Emily Cantonwine with the 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching. The Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching recognizes a faculty member who employs innovative teaching strategies and demonstrates a strong commitment to student success. Cantonwine joined the faculty of VSU's College of Science and Mathematics in  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $956,333 for a project to rehabilitate Villa Del Sol, a multifamily affordable housing complex in McMinnville that serves farmworkers and their families. "Making sure families have access to safe and affordable housing in the communities where they wo  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- Miami University issued the following news: Dozens of colorful faces decorate the walls of Miami University junior Isabella "Isa" Obradovich's bedroom; most of the portraits are of her own making, and a few prints were hung in support of her friends. From some of her earliest drawings to her latest creations, Obradovich's walls tell a story of personal and professional growth. Her bedroom, however, isn't the only place her work is displayed. Across social media platfor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: Since time immemorial, the Anishinaabe, the indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes, fished and hunted on the land and waterways of Michigan. Plentiful fish species like brook trout, smallmouth bass, and the spiritually important nme, or lake sturgeon, sustained generations of native people. Today, however, development, agriculture, pollution, and habitat fragmentation resulting from road buildin  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The professor emerita was recognized for her work on natural language interpretation and linguistic expression. * * * By Benjamin Daniel, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Linguist Irene Heim, professor emerita in MIT's Department of Linguistics and Philosophy, has been named a co-recipient of the 2024 Rolf Schock Prize in Logic and Philosophy. Heim shares   more

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 23 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: Greg Sawyer, Ph.D., chair of the Bioengineering Department at Moffitt Cancer Center, has been awarded the 2023 Tribology Gold Medal by the International Tribology Council. This prestigious award is the highest honor in the field and recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary lifetime contributions to the study of friction, wear and lubrication. Sawyer's groundbreaking research has revolutionized the fie  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Honors Cherie Freed with the Prestigious 2024 Pierre Jay Award at the 59th Annual State System Summit * * * ARLINGTON, VA -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is thrilled to announce that Cherie Freed has been named the distinguished 2024 Pierre Jay Award recipient. The honor was bestowed during NASCUS's 59th Annual State System S  more

LAS VEGAS, New Mexico, Oct. 23 -- New Mexico Highlands University issued the following news: The New Mexico Highlands University's student chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management is on an unprecedented three-year roll of national recognition. The NMHU SHRM chapter recently received the Merit Award for the 2023-2024 school year from SHRM national. "I think it's a big thing," Dr. Melanie C. Zollner, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration and the chapte  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Serving as the new front door to Vanderbilt University Hospital, the building serves as a visible reminder of the monumental impact Janet and Jim Ayers have had on the people of Tennessee. * * * Vanderbilt University Medical Center will name the new expansion tower for Vanderbilt University Hospital the Jim Ayers Tower in recognition of Janet and Jim Ayers' philanthropic legacy and   more

LONDON, England, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The National Institute for Health Research issued the following news: The NIHR has awarded nearly pound sterling17 million to four new global health research projects. The projects aim to carry out targeted research to prevent, treat and manage multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) in low and middle income countries (LMICs). The new awards range between pound sterling3 million and pound sterling5 million over three to five years. They have been made through   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 23 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: San Francisco, CA. Nixon Peabody has strengthened its public finance tax capabilities with the addition of attorney Brian Organ, who joins the firm as a partner in the Project Finance and Public Finance practice. Nixon Peabody's robust team of public finance tax lawyers includes attorneys who have worked for the US Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS), among other agencies, and who hav  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following In the Spotlight news wrap up: Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. * Fred DeMicco, professor in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, was an invited panelist at the 2024 Lodging Conference held in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Oct. 9. DeMicco's panel, titled "People and Culture: Creating an Impactful Strategy," explored innovations in employee recruitment combating hotel staffing shortages and   more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 23 -- Norwegian Cruise Line issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * The Company Will Debut a Brand-New Experience - Aqua and Luna Game Zone - Along with Returning Expanded Attractions Both Ships to Feature Enhanced Spa Services Including a New Clay Sauna and IV Drip Therapy * * * Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today unveiled details about the brand-new onboard experiences and expanded venues that will be available aboard   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Attorney General Anthony Brown is proud to announce The Daily Record has named the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG) as a recipient of a 2024 Empowering Women Award. Empowering Women award winners will be honored at The Daily Record's Annual Women's Leadership Summit on today, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, SMC Campus Ce  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University landscaping services received its second Green Star Award for the team's outstanding job maintaining over 700 acres making up the campus. Professional Grounds Management Society announced OSU's prestigious award in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 15-18. PGMS focuses on recognizing grounds that highlight sustainability, have exceptional talent and an overall dedication to landscaping. "  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), this week advanced legislation that would provide additional protection for domestic violence survivors and their companion animals. House Bill 1210 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1210) would give judges explicit authority to award temporary   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- People for the American Way issued the following news release: People For the American Way President Svante Myrick released the following statement congratulating People For the American Way Board Member and Artists For Democracy Co-Chair Carrie Mae Weems, who was awarded the 2024 National Medal of Arts in recognition of her outstanding contributions to our nation's arts: "Carrie Mae Weems is a singular force in the art world. Her exceptional work and lifetime of art ac  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents issued the following news release: OCTOBER 22, 2024, WASHINGTON, DC - The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) announced the winners of its 2024 Fall Awards program. These awards, given out in the spring and fall, recognize top insurance companies, their representatives, and Managing General Agents (MGAs) that help advance the goals of PIA members and independent insurance agencies. The Fall  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A new exhibition, "Libro de Artista," comprising a showcase of the Argentine National Museum's Artist Book Collection, is now available for viewing at Syracuse University in what is the collection's first showing in the United States. More than 60 pieces from the institutional collection are featured in the show, housed at the Sue and Leo Genet Gallery of the University's Nancy Cantor Warehouse Building at 350 W. Fay  more

WATERBURY, Connecticut, Oct. 22 -- Post University issued the following news release: * * * Award celebrates University's licensure advising program, which offers students credentialing support from enrollment to graduation * * * The Post University Accreditation Department has been recognized by the State Authorization Network (SAN) for demonstrating excellence in developing innovative solutions to state authorization and compliance challenges. This is the University's second consecutive ye  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Capt. Sully Sullenberger, a Purdue University alumnus who heroically landed a commercial airliner on the Hudson River in 2009 after it lost power from a bird strike, saving all 155 passengers and crew, will join Purdue President Mung Chiang for a Presidential Lecture Series event on Nov. 4. Capt. Sullenberger's Purdue appearance, titled "How a Life's Commitment to Excellence Saved 155 People Aboard US Airw  more

DOHA, Qatar, Oct. 23 -- Qatar Airways, a carrier airline, issued the following news release: The World's Best Airline soars ahead of its competitors with ambitious plans to roll-out Starlink's reliable, high-speed, low latency internet across its entire Boeing 777 fleet within a year Passengers can now stay entertained and connected throughout their journey, streaming their favourite shows and live sports, enjoying online gaming, or working seamlessly at 35,000 feet - all completely free of ch  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: Three Queen Mary University of London academics have been recognised as leading researchers in their fields, receiving one of the most coveted awards in the UK academic landscape--the Philip Leverhulme Prize. Dr. Nivi Manchanda, Reader in International Politics from the School of Politics and International Relations, and Dr. Sasha Litvintseva and Dr. Mario Slugan, Senior Lecturers in Film from the Sc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: As Prepared for Delivery Tim, thank you very much for your kind words. I am honored to receive the Institute of International Finance's Distinguished Leadership and Service Award. And let me thank you as well for your leadership of IIF. Over the past few years, and no doubt informed by your own time at Treasury, IIF members have provided us with important perspectives on a wide range of key policy is  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: READING, PA - Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) announced that the Internal Revenue Service shared a re-opening plan for its Reading, PA Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) that has been closed since early July. The TAC is currently open for taxpayer services three days a week and, starting December 30, the IRS expects it will resume full five-day service. In July, Houlah  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: NORWICH, CT Today, Congressman Joe Courtney, Co-Chair of the Friends of Australia Caucus, has been appointed(link is external) by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO). Honorary awards and appointments in the Order of Australia are made to individuals who are not Australian citizens, formally recognizing extraor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees and service members can earn a $300 cash bonus or an eight-hour time-off award for completing the PSNS & IMF Safety Passport. The Passport is a safety tool designed to help employees heighten their safety awareness and improve their safety communication skills. There are 30 mandatory activities to choose from for regular employees and an addit  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 23 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Committee of Locals Bestows Top Honor on SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Small Locals Suzanne Burkhead * * * SAG-AFTRA announced that SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Small Locals Suzanne Burkhead is the 2024 recipient of the union's prestigious Howard Keel Award for exceptional union service. The award was presented at the H  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- SAGE, an organization that say it provides advocacy, services and support to older members of the LGBT community, issued the following news release: SAGE celebrated its annual Awards & Gala last evening with an electrifying program hosted by the unmatched Nina West, best known from the eleventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race. "I'm so excited to be here to support the incredible mission of this magical, fantastic organization that I love so very much," West said in their open  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: "Despite being the backbone of our agricultural economy, many farmworkers still can't afford to feed their families or put a roof over their heads. As the daughter of a former farmworker, I'm committed to changing that reality which is why I am so proud to announce this federal funding for Community Home Builders in Yamhill County," said Rep. Salinas. "These dollars will be used to deliver safe, affordable   more

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Salk scientists achieve cross-chiral exponential amplification, potentially enabling a new form of artificial life and innovative drug development strategies * * * Just like your left and right hand exist as mirror images of each other, many biological molecules have their own form of left- and right-handedness, called chirality. Our DNA, for example, is made of right-  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) was in attendance at a White House celebration honoring the 2022 and 2023 recipients of the National Medal of the Arts. Missy Elliott, a native of Portsmouth, VA, was one of the 2022 National Medal of Arts recipients. "Missy Elliott is a legendary, trailblazing music artist. She is a global superstar as well as an immense source of pride for Virginia and the Ha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to download audio. BISMARCK, N.D. The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management announced the award of nearly $49 million to DCC East Project LLC in Grand Forks to construct a large-scale geologic carbon storage facility in support of Project Tundra. The project will add full-time equivalent jobs to the already existing 360 jobs at Minnkota's Milton R. Young Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has awarded Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester its 2024 Legislative Recognition Award for his leadership in ensuring veterans in Montana and across rural America continue to have uninterrupted access to lifesaving emergency medical transportation services. "It's an honor to receive the Legislative Recognition Award from the American Ambulance Associ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Charleston, WV- Today, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $430 million to accelerate domestic clean energy manufacturing in coal communities in West Virginia and across the country. This award from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Manuf  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Charleston, WV- Today, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced an award of more than $44 million from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management for the development of a carbon storage hub in Marshall County that will serv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: (Big Sandy, Mont.) - The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has awarded Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester its 2024 Legislative Recognition Award for his leadership in ensuring veterans in Montana and across rural America continue to have uninterrupted access to lifesaving emergency medical transportation services. "It's an honor to receive the  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Dr. Silvia Formenti, chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and the Sandra and Edward Meyer Professor of Cancer Research at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Dr. Massimo Loda, chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the David D. Thompson Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. One of the most prestigious honors in health and medicine, the acad  more

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release: Amid National Principals Month, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) announced that Tracie Anderson Swilley, principal of Fairfield Central High School in Winnsboro, SC, is the 2025 NASSP National Principal of the Year. Swilley commented in her acceptance speech, "This award is not just a reflection of my work, but a testament to the power of commu  more

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 23 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: Southeast Missouri State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) to support post-secondary education efforts for girls across its 28-county jurisdiction in Missouri. SEMO will provide GSEM's Highest Awardees with a College Access Program Award. Highest Awardees are Girl Scouts who have completed the Gold, Silver, or Bronze Highest Award service  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- The Space and Satellite Professionals International issued the following news release: Last night at the Future Leaders Celebration in Silicon Valley, Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) presented the 2024 Promise Awards to Mackenzie Mason of Boeing, Paige Webster of ATLAS Space Operations and Bradley Williams of NASA. The Promise Awards honor the three top-ranked members of the annual "20 Under 35" list of space & satellite employees and entrepreneurs age   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Oct. 21, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN 11:00 a.m. Secretary Blinken delivers remarks at the second annual ceremony for the Secretary of State's Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions at the State Department of State. (OPEN PRESS COVERAGE) This event will be streamed live on the Department homepage and the Department YouTube channel. Pre-set time for video cameras is 10:15 a.m. from the 23rd S  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Oct. 22, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Secretary Blinken is on travel to the Middle East from October 21-25, 2024. 1:30 p.m. LOCAL Secretary Blinken meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) 3:40 p.m. LOCAL Secretary Blinken meets with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer in Jerusalem. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) 5:20 p.m. LOCAL Secre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of the Global Anti-Racism Champions Award ceremony on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE CORMIER SMITH: Good morning. Secretary Blinken, distinguished guests, members of the Diplomatic Corps, esteemed colleagues, friends, and our 2024 Global Anti-Racism Champions: It is my distinct honor and privilege to warmly welcome you all to the Department of State for our second annual Global Anti-Racism Champions A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: Wausau, Wis. State Representative Patrick Snyder received the State Representative of the Year award, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contributions to the fight against cancer in Wisconsin. Representative Snyder authored and passed legislation to increase aw  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: * * * The Forbes Travel Guide-powered accolades celebrate the best in the industry. * * * The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is pleased to announce that it was named Innovator of the Year in Forbes Travel Guide's inaugural Verified Air Travel Awards for the implementation of facial recognition technology at U.S. airports. Forbes Travel Guid  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: On October 22, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held an awards ceremony hosted at DHS headquarters located at St. Elizabeths campus in Southeast D.C. where 325 employees received a Secretary's Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Department's mission. "Every single day, with great determination, integrity, and skill, the 268,000 men and women of the Departme  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Co-directed by a UC Riverside MFA student, PBS will stream the documentary for free throughout October * * * A son documented more than 900 hours of his mother's last years with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a neurodegenerative condition that worsens over time. The videos resulted in "Eat Your Catfish," a documentary film that in September received an Emmy Award for Out  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Eleven teaching faculty from across the university have been awarded Cornell's highest honors for graduate and undergraduate teaching, Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff announced Oct. 22. The Stephen H. Weiss Teaching Awards honor teaching faculty in three categories who have a sustained record of commitment and excellence in the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate students. The Provost Award for Teaching Exce  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: Researchers at the Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston have received second-year funding from Intellectual Ventures, a global leader in the business of invention, to continue their important study of the retention at atmospheric pressure of high-pressure-induced/enhanced superconductivity. The project, which has been awarded $767,000 to date, is led by Paul C. W. Chu, T.L.L. Tem  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: A leading AI researcher from the University of Nottingham has been awarded pound sterling6m to lead bold new work aiming to help AI better enable humans to make meaning of the themselves and the world, and AI itself by combining art and the body. Professor Steve Benford from the University of Nottingham's School of Computer Science has been awarded a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Turing  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin E. Yarborough NORFOLK, Va. - The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) for "outstanding performance in action while conducting operations within U.S. SIXTH Fleet" during their recent six-month deployment. Capt. Timothy Poe presented the award to Washington's crew on behalf of the P  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida's proposal for a new research program known as Water and Vessel Engineering sailed through the provisional approval, subject to negotiating a term sheet and legal contract, from the Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors. UWF's Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering requested $3,315,600 to establ  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 23 -- The Washington State Department of Ecology issued the following news release: The Ecology-funded program supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits focused on improving local or statewide sustainability Four teams took home their shares of $28,000 in funding at the Second Annual NextCycle Washington Pitch Showcase, featuring proposed projects designed to reduce waste in Washington. The Sept. 23rd event, hosted at the Seattle Central Library, attra  more

ROME, Italy, Oct. 22 -- The United Nations World Food Programme issued the following news release: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes four awards totaling US $110 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support critical school meals programmes across Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Laos, and Rwanda. The funding will benefit nearly half a million children and their communities in more than 1,600 pre-primary and primary schools across the four countries. WFP has   more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Oct. 23 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * The event, which is one of several events held during Homecoming and Reunion, is by invitation only and sponsored by Founders Federal Credit Union. * The recipients are: Glenda Pittman Owens '59, Mary Mildred Sullivan Award; J. Edward (Eddie) Lee '83, Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award; Erin Duffy Patel '07, '09, Alumni Distinguished Service Award; the Honorable DeAndrea Gist Benjamin '94, Alu  more