ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement, led by Cornell, has been awarded a second five-year, $25 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue advancing its mission of improving global food security and agricultural resilience. This renewed funding will enable the Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement (ILCI) to strengthen its interdisciplinary efforts to support dema  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 29 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * The event featured performances by iHeartRadio Corazon Latino Award recipient Feid, Sebastian Yatra, Chencho Corleone, Wisin, Manuel Turizo, Maria Becerra and a special performance by Black Eyed Peas. * * * NEW YORK - October 28, 2024 - The 2024 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by the All-New Nissan KICKS celebrated the best in Latin music on Saturday evening with performances by iHeartRadio Corazon Latino  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 30 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - Oct. 29, 2024- Three shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Patents and Innovation Strategies Group are recognized by the IAM Global Leaders 2025 edition. The IAM Global Leaders showcases the world's top private practice experts in the patent world, according to the publication. To qualify for inclusion, attorneys must be ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000 - t  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Alexander Maloney, an international leader in quantum information science, joins the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) this fall as the inaugural Kathy and Stan Walters Endowed Professor of Quantum Science. Maloney, a researcher who investigates fundamental questions in theoretical physics and quantum information theory, comes to Syracuse from McGill University in Montreal. Alexander Maloney "I am delighted by the  more

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Oct. 30 -- Vassar College issued the following news release: * * * New green building designed by award-winning architect Frederick Fisher brings diverse communities together in New York's Hudson Valley. * * * This weekend Vassar unveiled The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, a new space created to serve as a hub for policy, learning, debate, and ideas on the issues that affect us today and will shape our lives decades from now. The opening brought together a new  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: New York, October 28, 2024 - King & Spalding announced today that antitrust litigator Ross Elfand has joined the firm as a partner in its Business Litigation practice group. Elfand is based in the firm's New York office. Elfand is a veteran antitrust litigator who has served as lead or co-lead counsel in many high-profile antitrust matters on behalf of leading pharmaceutical and tech  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Jess Myers, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, has been named a 2024-25 University Design Research Fellow (UDRF), and part of a national team selected to participate in Exhibit Columbus, featuring a group of designers, artists, architects and landscape architects who will create installations that demonstrate the power of art and architecture to make cities better places to live for everyone. Jess Mye  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Arrivals of Justin Rubin, Rachel Gorsky Bombach and John Thomas Further Expands Capabilities of Pillsbury's Dual Use Technologies Team * * * Representing an important expansion of Pillsbury's Defensetech capabilities in the U.S. and abroad, Pillsbury has recruited a well-known three-person team focused on National Security and Defense Contracting lobbying. The group--consisting of senior counsel Justin S. Ru  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Guru Madhavan finds inspiration in Binghamton's Edwin A. Link * * * Not all problems are created equal, and approaching them all the same way can lead to failure -- or at least a lot of heartache along the way. That's the message of Wicked Problems: How to Engineer a Better World, a new book from Guru Madhavan, MBA '07, PhD '09. During his career, Madhavan -- the inaugural Norman R. Augustine S  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new residential academic experience housed at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy's Wolpe Center in will offer a one-of-a-kind immersive public policy learning experience for first-semester public policy and health care policy majors. The program, DC Start, will launch with an inaugural cohort of 40-45 undergraduates entering their first semesters in fall 2025. "This is an exciting moment in the develop  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citi will use Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform to deliver generative AI capabilities across the company * * * NEW YORK and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2024 - Citi and Google Cloud have joined forces in a strategic, multi-year agreement to support Citi's digital strategy through cloud technology and artificial intelligence (  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- CNN issued the following news: * * * Ranks as Top 5 Network in All of Cable in October Draws Double Digit Growth Year Over Year in Weekday Prime, Both Demos #1 Digital News Outlet in the U.S. * * * NEW YORK-- (October 29, 2024) -- In October, CNN delivered a strong performance across linear, digital and streaming platforms. CNN was a top 5 network in all of cable among P2+ for the 17th consecutive month (538k) and among P25-54 for the 4th consecutive mon  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * AG James Urges Consumers to Report Retailers That Are Selling Realistic-Looking Toy Guns In Stores or Online * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert ahead of Halloween reminding businesses and online retailers that they cannot sell realistic-looking toy guns. New York law prohibits retailers from selling toy guns that are black, da  more

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 29 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Firm further acknowledged as a True Trailblazer for its commitment to inclusivity * * * New York - October 28, 2024 - Based on the completion of Diversity Lab's rigorous 12-month certification process, Cooley has again achieved Mansfield Rule Certification status in the US and in the UK. These recognitions distinguish the firm and its continued commitment to achieving the high standards Diversity L  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Employee Benefits Assessment Council (EBAC) was formed last year by Chancellor Kent Syverud to promote better understanding of benefit issues, choices and potential changes. The council assists in facilitating the input of faculty, staff, the University Senate and other key stakeholders in advance of administrative decisions about employee benefits. The EBAC reports to the University's Administrative Benefits Com  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Don't miss the opportunity to review your benefits! Open Enrollment is the one time of year when eligible employees can reflect on their benefit options, connect with the variety of available resources to help make the best decisions to meet their needs and enroll for the coming year. Visit the Open Enrollment website to learn more about the University's benefits for 2025 and the resources available to help you make  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: It's a normal experience. You're away from home and loved ones--maybe for the first time, and you're feeling homesick for your familiar people and places. Carrie Brown To help you process the experience, Carrie Brown, director of counseling, Barnes Center at The Arch, recommends starting with recognizing what you're going through. "Having awareness and naming the experience and feelings is often a good first step.  more

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Piper Morgan didn't know it at first, but she helped make history this fall when she enrolled in the first-year studio in the University at Buffalo's School of Architecture and Planning. For the first time in the school's more than 50-year history, ARC 101, which serves as the entry point for the architecture program, has more females than males, helping UB reinforce a tren  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of St. James Terrace, a new $64 million development adjacent to the historic St. James Episcopal Church with 102 affordable apartments, including 51 with on-site supportive services for people struggling with homelessness and a Community Center that will offer a variety of programs and a weekly food  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: History Ph.D. candidate Ian Glazman-Schillinger has been awarded a prestigious Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Emerging Scholars award to continue his dissertation research on late 20th-century hate movements. Ian Glazman-Schillinger Glazman-Schillinger, in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is one of 11 doctoral candidates who received the award, which comes with $25,000. The funding supports r  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 29 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Husch Blackwell presented its annual Pro Bono Impact Award to Washington, DC-based partner Cormac Connor as part of National Pro Bono Week observances. Connor leads the firm's pro bono partnership with the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation (LBHF), advancing critical mental health advocacy for healthcare workers. The foundation honors Dr. Lorna Breen, a New York City emergency ph  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Life trustee John E. Breyer's belief in the immense power of education drove both his passion to serve Syracuse University and his philanthropy to support its students and faculty. His service to the Board of Trustees and the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) had incalculable impact on the educational, research and career pursuits of those interested in technological evolution and invention. Breyer pas  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Workers' Compensation Rate Will Decrease by 22 Percent in 2025, Resulting in Savings for More Than 400,000 Small Businesses Across the State * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State employers are expected to save more than $191 million dollars in 2025 due to a reduction in the annual workers' compensation assessment rate -- the rate was set today and go  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries has awarded six $2,500 Student Start-Up Fund grants, formerly the Innovation Fund, so far this Fall 2024 semester. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis to undergraduate and graduate students who need help moving an idea from concept to commercialization. The six recipients are the following: Dominique Camp '24 (David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynami  more

PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Mastercard Bill Qkr will enable merchants, acquirers, payment facilitators and service providers globally by providing them with leading, faster card-based bill payment solutions and tailored expertise to improve the consumer experience 2C2P, AXS, CardUp, Curacel and FitBank will be among the first to use the new end-to-end bill payment service * * * Today, 89% of people have paid or are pl  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: James-Christian Blockwood, adjunct professor for Maxwell's programs, has been named president and chief executive officer of the National Academy of Public Administration, effective Jan. 1, 2025. James-Christian Blockwood Blockwood has taught Maxwell students in the nation's capital since 2022 and served as executive vice president at the Partnership for Public Service. He also previously served in the U.S. Governme  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced today that it has won two Industry Awards from the Money Management Institute (MMI) and Barron's. The awards include a Wealth Manager Platform of The Year Award for The Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) Select UMA Platform and a Distribution Excellence award for Morgan Stanley's Field Engagement Initiative. "These awa  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following wrap up on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate, and extract lost, injured, or distressed peo  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * AG's Investigation Seized $350,000 Worth of Heroin, Fentanyl, and Cocaine, Along with Handguns and High-Capacity Magazines * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the convictions of members of a major drug trafficking ring that distributed heroin and fentanyl, as well as powder and crack cocaine in Albany, Dutchess, Rensselaer, Sarato  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * AG James and 19 AGs File Brief Supporting "Keeping Families Together" Federal Program * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Texas v. DHS in support of the federal program "Keeping Families Together" (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Oct. 29 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release: (New York, NY - October 28, 2024) The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) today joined Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) and local community leaders to celebrate the completion of the new Manhattan Pet Adoption Center, which is opening to the public on October 29. The $6.3 million project to create  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * St. James Terrace Includes 51 Apartments With Supportive Services for Those Struggling With Homelessness New Community Center Will Provide Activities and Educational Services for Children and Adults; New Home for Weekly Food Pantry * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of St. James Terrace, a new $64 million development adjacent to the historic St. James  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Over 100 Senior Administration Officials and Government Staffers Visit All Five Boroughs to Educate New Yorkers on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a citywide day of action to educate everyday New Yorkers on the "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity," a historic zoning proposal to enable the creation of a "little more housing in every ne  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * New York City to Become First Big City in Nation to Provide "Family Building Benefits" of Up to $10,000 for Costs Associated with Adoption, Surrogacy, and Eggs and Sperm Donation for Non-Union Employees. * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom, New York City Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion, and New York C  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Developed in Partnership with Industry Leaders, Advocates, Academic Institutions, and Multiple Agencies, Plan Details 21-Actionable Recommendations to Move Faster on Major Transportation Capital Projects Part of Adams Administration's Commitment to Better Deliver Government Services with More Efficiency and Speed * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today unveiled, "How NYC Moves," a new r  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released a new vision to transform approximately 66,000 square feet in the heart of the Meatpacking District into a 24/7 live, work, play, and learn community and cultural hub for New Yorkers. Known as Gansevoort Square, this vision will build upon the success of the Meatpacking District and reimagine the site as a one-of-a-kind destination for New Yorkers, with m  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Panel Discussions to Highlight New York State's Vital Role in American Revolution, Historic Efforts to End Slavery, and Important Work to Preserve State History Through the National Register * * * The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is pleased to announce, "Making History: Revolution, Abol  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Successful Statewide Program Now Assisting Individuals Experiencing Chronic Homelessness in Steuben and Chemung Counties * * * The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced the successful launch of a new Safe Options Support or 'SOS' team to help bring stability to individuals who are experiencing chronic homelessness in two rural counties in the Sout  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following news release: * * * Advisory Board Brings Together 30 Teens from Every Region to Discuss Matters Impacting Youth Ment * * * The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced the first in-person meeting of New York's Youth Mental Health Advisory Board, accomplishing a key initiative laid out during Governor Kathy Hochul's 2024 State of the State address. The 30-member advisory board has repre  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark Retail UK & EMEA has advised the UK's leading direct-to-consumer specialist kitchenware brand ProCook, on securing 10 new stores as part of the group's strategic priorities to expand its UK retail network to 100 stores over the medium term. ProCook opened four new stores in the first half of the year in The Lexicon Bracknell, Touchwood Solihull, Metrocentre Gateshead and Westgate Oxford. The brand will open the remai  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 30 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Senior math major Duncan Miller presented his work, "Seeing the World Through the Lens of Mathematics," at the Mathematical Association of America Seaway Section Meeting, which was held at the Rochester Institute of Technology on Oct. 5, 2024. Miller discussed moduli spaces of graphs in the context of recent breakthrough work of Karen Vogtmann and Michael Borinsky, highlighting the basic geometri  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon In the search for extraterrestrial life in the universe, biosignatures, which indicate or suggest the presence of a biological process indicative of life, are critical determinants. However, much of what we know about biosignatures is informed by our current understanding of life on Earth. For the next two years, Dr. Cassandra Marnocha, associate professor of biology and director of env  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: As technology advances, companies face a growing need to hire graduates skilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). However, finding the ideal candidate can be difficult at times due to a limited pool of applicants. Part of the reason for this is that 1 in 3 students who originally declare as a STEM major change their field of study before they graduate, according to research from the National   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * Lecture will take domestic and global view of LGBTQ and transgender issues and rights * * * New York University School of Law Professor Kenji Yoshino will deliver "Trans Rights Unlimited"--the 2024 Irving R. Jurow Lecture--on Wednesday, November 13 at 5:30 p.m. (Hemmerdinger Hall, Silver Center for Arts and Science, 31 Washington Place [at Washington Square East]). In his lecture, Yoshino, the Chief Justice E  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Ogilvy and Mather issued the following news release: Ogilvy PR was recognized as the 2024 Creative PR Agency of the Year at the 2024 Global SABRE Awards. The SABRE Awards are the world's biggest PR awards program, dedicated for more than 20 years to benchmarking and celebrating the best public relations campaigns, agencies, and people worldwide. Ogilvy PR was recognized as the 2024 Creative PR Agency of the Year at the 2024 Global SABRE Awards. The SABRE Awards are the wor  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 28 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Nobel Prize winner Leon N. Cooper, a professor of physics at Brown University for more than five decades, died on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at age 94.Cooper's daughter, Coralie Cooper, confirmed his death to the New York Times.Cooper served as a professor at Brown since 1958 and retired from teaching in 2014. He shared the 1972 Nobel Prize in Physics with physicists John Bardeen and J.  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2024: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced today that Patrick Fuller has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as counsel in the Banking Group. Mr. Fuller will advise the group's U.S. and international bank clients, as well as other financial institutions and fintech clients, on matters arising out of transactions, compliance programs and regulatory approvals, examinations, invest  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 29 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised Reuben Brothers Capital Limited, a leader in private equity, real estate investment, and development in connection with negotiating various hotel management and other agreements for the rebranding of the iconic The Surrey, Corinthia Hotel New York, located on the Upper East Side of New York City. The Surrey will be managed by Corinthia Hotels and will be Corinthia's first hotel i  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised AT&T Ventures, the venture capital branch of AT&T, in connection with its recent Series A strategic investment into Derq Inc., the leading provider of real-time AI-powered intelligent transportation system, or ITS, solutions. e& capital participated as an investor, in addition to AT&T. The raised funds will be used to expand Derq's operations in the U.S., Middle East, and beyond, and accelerate the  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: "Currents," the first poem in Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon's new collection, "Purchase," crystalizes an experience she had of contradictory emotions, one that took place on the Cornell campus. "This poem sprang from a moment when, terrified, angry, perplexed, seeking escape, I walked a trail on campus," said Van Clief-Stefanon, associate professor of literatures in English in the College of Arts and Sciences. "Sitting in a   more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Researchers have discovered that a protein complex that helps fight cancer cells also slows the growth of tuberculosis a finding that could mean better treatments for both diseases. The protein complex, which slows down the growth of tuberculosis (Mtb) bacteria in infected immune cells and enables them to survive infection, represents a newly discovered way human cells defend against bacterial infections. The protein c  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: On this "'Cuse Conversation," Jason Davis and Jenny Stromer-Galley offer up tips and tools you can use to help spot misinformation, share advice to help us be better-informed consumers of information and social media, and analyze the latest research on misinformation trends in the upcoming presidential election. With the increase of misinformation and disinformation on the internet and social media, our brains strugg  more

AKWESASNE, New York, Oct. 30 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: Pursuant to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Land Acquisition and Sales Policy (TCR 2009-71), the Tribe wishes to inform the community of a proposed exchange of land parcels, both one acre in size, with a Tribal Member, which would benefit both parties. Tribal lot #248-A-2, owned by the Tribal Member, shall be transferred to the Tribe in exchange f  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The short film sometimes gets short shrift in contemporary cinema, but a compact, concentrated narrative offers much to enjoy and learn from. In his new book, Short Film Screenwriting: A Craft Guide and Anthology, published in October by Bloomsbury, filmmaker and screenwriter Austin Bunn delves into the mechanics of the short form by reprinting notable scripts and interviewing the films' creators, as well as providing in  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: While crouching behind a boulder on the Bridger Mountains near Bozeman, Montana, Michel Louge watched in awe as the mountainside unleashed a massive avalanche toward him. The engineer had journeyed into dangerous terrain to deploy specialized probes designed to measure snow density, but he was soon knee-deep in snow. Louge, professor emeritus of mechanical and aerospace engineering, credits the boulder with shielding   more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: At Matfuntini Primary School in rural Eswatini, the stream-fed tap water sometimes ran black or brown. Teachers at the school suspected the water often made their students sick, and when the stream was dry, they had no water at all. This summer, six students from the Cornell Engineering project team Engineers in Action (EIA), alongside a team of masons from Eswatini and the local community, installed a solar-powered gro  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Bethany Bump Four UAlbany students spent their summers volunteering with local nonprofits on issues related to food insecurity, homelessness, addiction and health as part of the Massry Community Service Fellows Summer Program. The program, established in 2014 through a gift from the Massry Family Foundation, provides scholarship support each summer to UAlbany students who   more

NEW PALTZ, New York, Oct. 30 -- The State University of New York's New Paltz Campus issued the following news release: SUNY New Paltz will host the 6th installment of the Hudson Valley Future Summit, convening regional business leaders and distinguished guests for an afternoon of inspiring conversations on Nov. 13, 2024. This year's program is designed for members of family businesses who play a role in guiding their company's future, whether you work in the business, are married into it, or a  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse Abroad Director of Global Operations Shukhrat Aminov was honored as the Member of the Year by Higher Education International Business Officers (HEIBO). According to the organization, the HEIBO Member of the Year exemplifies the HEIBO mission: Being committed to developing and advancing the knowledge, skills, best practices and network of professionals who provide financial, operational and business leadershi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that pro bono fellow Lucia Falcon was recognized as a 2024 Pro Bono Publico Award recipient by The Legal Aid Society for outstanding service to the organization and its clients. Every year, Legal Aid recognizes the work of volunteer lawyers, law firms, corporations and other professionals who have volunteered their time and talent to provide exceptional legal s  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: Thompson Hine, a national law firm and recognized leader in innovative solutions, has once again been recognized for innovation by the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards North America, specifically in the "Innovation in Digitising Legal Practice" category for its game-changing approach to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in New York on December   more

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study finds traditional incentives don't work in the unique environment of on-demand services * * * When it comes to motivating app-based gig economy workers like DoorDash and Uber drivers, giving out money and virtual high fives are separately effective -- but not when given together -- according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research.   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a consortium of 16 Polish and international banks on a revolving credit facility of up to Euros2 billion for ORLEN S.A., a multi-energy conglomerate operating mainly in Central Europe. The loan is a dual-currency instrument, available in euros and US dollars, which will be used to finance ORLEN's ongoing operations. The White & Case team which advised on the transac  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Bit Digital, Inc., a leading sustainable platform for digital assets and artificial intelligence infrastructure, on its acquisition of Enovum Data Centers, an owner, operator and developer of high-performance computing data centers. Under the terms of the transaction, Bit Digital acquired Enovum's Montreal, Canada-based Tier 3 data center with 4 MWs of capacity, and   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised BM Technologies, Inc., one of the largest digital banking platforms in the United States focused on student loan payments, on its sale to First Carolina Bank, a North Carolina state-chartered bank. Upon completion of the transaction, BM Technologies will become a wholly owned subsidiary of First Carolina Bank, and shares of BM Technologies' common stock will no longe  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Bold Eagle Acquisition Corp. on its initial public offering of 25 million units at US$10.00 per unit. The units are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market and trade under the ticker symbol "BEAGU." Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one Eagle Share Right to receive one twentieth (1/20) of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial bu  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised BTIG, LLC, as sole book-running manager, on Aldel Financial II Inc.'s initial public offering of 23 million units at US$10.00 per unit. Aldel Financial II Inc. is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and intends to use the proceeds of the initial public offering to consummate a business combination. The units are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market and trade   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised PKO Bank Hipoteczny S.A. on its PLN 500 million issuance of mortgage covered bonds due October 24, 2028 with WIBOR 3M + 0.70% floating coupon. The transaction represents the first issuance following a precedent-setting update of PKO Bank Hipoteczny's International Covered Bond Programme, which allows it to issue PLN-denominated dematerialized covered bonds on the loc  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski S.A. as issuer on the PLN 1.5 billion (approximately Euros350 million) subordinated capital bonds issuance. The bonds were offered to qualified investors through a non-prospectus public offering and will be introduced to trading on the Warsaw Stock Exchange's alternative trading system. The bonds are registered with the Natio  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Yondr Group, a global developer, owner and operator of hyperscale data centers, on its agreement to be acquired by DigitalBridge through one of its managed investment funds. White & Case partner James Dodsworth, who co-led the Firm's deal team, said: "The digital infrastructure sector is a global high growth sector that our team is deeply focused and involved in, as   more