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Awards Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Tuesday November 12, 2024 ( 42 items )  

A New Era in Entrepreneurship: Transylvania University Announces Significant Updates to Entrepreneurship Center Program
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Nov. 12 -- Transylvania University issued the following news: A major gift, renovated space, new acting director and the addition of a leadership council are expected to make a significant impact on Transylvania's entrepreneurship initiative. Launched in fall 2021, the program encourages entrepreneurial thinking and career development for students in any academic major by providing hands-on, real-life experiential learning opportunities. "Our vision is to be Kentucky's lea  more

ABC ANNOUNCES 2025 MIDSEASON PREMIERE DATES
BURBANK, California, Nov. 11 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Photo Credits (clockwise from top left): "American Idol" (Disney/Eric McCandless), "Will Trent" (Disney/DanielDelgado Jr.), "Shifting Gears" (Disney/Mike Taing), "The Rookie" (Disney/Mike Taing)* ABC, the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49 for five consecutive years, announced today its 2025 midseason premiere dates, featuring a slate of laugh-out-loud comedies, high-octane dramas and  more

Alum to give inaugural Bouchet Lecture
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: For Bobby J. Smith II, Ph.D. '18, now an associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, returning to Cornell to give the inaugural Bouchet Lecture on Nov. 14 is a full-circle moment. The lecture, to be held Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. in G10 Biotechnology Building, will encourage attendees to reconsider how they think and talk about food, focusing on the forgotten civil rights activist L.C. Dorsey and her   more

Association of American Medical Colleges: Thinking Outside the Box - A New Approach to Scientific Discovery
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (TNSres) -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following news on Nov. 11, 2024: By Gabrielle Redford, Editorial Director and Stacy Weiner, Senior Staff Writer Kizzmekia S. Corbett-Helaire, PhD, and David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, have saved literally millions of lives through their innovative discoveries. Here's how they're approaching science today. The pace of scientific innovation can seem incremental - until it isn't. When the COVID-19 pandemic hi  more

ASTM Sensory Science Award Received by Chris Simons
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, issued the following news release: ASTM's sensory evaluation committee (E18) has presented its 2024 David R. Peryam Award to Chris Simons, associate professor of sensory science at Ohio State University. The award recognizes outs  more

British Environment Dept.: Latest Appointments to the Seafish Board
LONDON, England, Nov. 12 -- The British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs issued the following news: From: Seafish and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Sarah Holmyard and Georgina Wright have both been appointed to the board of the UK Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) for a first term of three years from 11 November 2024 to 10 November 2027. Seafish is a non-departmental public body which carries out a wide range of activities to support a thriving UK seaf  more

Center of the American Experiment: Golden Turkey Nominee - State-Funded Dungeons & Dragons Podcast
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Nov. 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following news on Nov. 11, 2024: Written by Bill Walsh The Golden Turkey Committee returns to the State Arts Board's Creative Individual grant program for this year's low-dollar-but-high-outrage Golden Turkey Award nominee. In this case, $10,000 of sales tax  more

Congressional Research Service: 'Hydrogen Production - Overview & Issues for Congress' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48196) on Oct. 3, 2024, entitled "Hydrogen Production - Overview and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Producing Hydrogen from Water All commercial hydrogen production technologies use water, and some use water as a hydrogen feedstock. Several different production pathways can split water (H2O) into hydrogen and oxygen. These pathways may use different energy sources,   more

Drake Launches Two Full-Tuition Coverage Opportunities for Qualifying Iowans
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 12 -- Drake University issued the following news release: * * * The Bulldog Promise and Bright College Pathway cover 100% tuition * * * Drake University announced today two 100% tuition coverage opportunities--the Bulldog Promise and the Bright College Pathway. Eligible Iowa students can receive a 4-year undergraduate degree from Drake or 2-year associate's degree from John Dee Bright College at Drake University--a popular pathway to a Drake bachelor's degree. Both new  more

Enhancing animal and human health: Chemistry's Pitre awarded NIH R35 grant
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 11 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University chemistry professor Spencer Pitre recently received an R35 grant award of $1,820,030 from the National Institute of Health that will support research contributing to the enhancement of human and animal health. "Our research aims to develop sustainable syntheses of medicinally relevant molecules using visible-light-mediated reactions of carbon-centered radicals," Dr. Pitre said. "Spec  more

Ga. Secretary of State Raffensperger Hosts She Leads Webinar 'From Service to Success: Navigating Entrepreneurship for Veterans'
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 12 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news on Nov. 11, 2024: In honor of Veterans Day, we celebrate the resilience and contributions of our servicemen and women, empowering them to succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that his office will be hosting a She Leads webinar on Wednesday, November 20 at 6pm titled, "From Service to Success: Navigating Entrepreneurship for Veterans." "Our ve  more

Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort Debuts $115M Renovation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 12 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch has transitioned to the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Arizona, with renovated accommodations, pool, suites, and new food and beverage concepts * * * SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (November 11, 2024) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort has completed its highly anticipated $115 million proper  more

Grow-NY announces prizewinners at Ithaca summit
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Unibaio of New York City, which offers naturally derived particles that trap the active ingredients of pesticides and fertilizers, enabling them to penetrate plants more efficiently, was awarded the $1 million grand prize in the sixth annual Grow-NY Food and Agriculture business competition. The startup was among eight finalists that won prize money during the Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit, held Nov. 6-7 at the Ithaca Down  more

HBO Original Documentary Night is Not Eternal Debuts November 19
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * Acclaimed Filmmaker Nanfu Wang Explores the Struggle for Democratic Freedoms Under Authoritarian Regimes in China and Cuba * * * The HBO Original documentary NIGHT IS NOT ETERNAL, directed by award-winning filmmaker Nanfu Wang (HBO's "In the Same Breath" and "Mind Over Murder"), debuts TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 (9:00-10:31 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be availab  more

Hosting Team Revealed for the 2024 ARIA Awards
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Nov. 12 -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * Tim Blackwell to host alongside Bridget Hustwaite, Latifa Tee, Christian Wilkins and Rhys Nicholson * * * The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is thrilled to announce Nova FM radio presenter, Tim Blackwell, will host the 2024 ARIA Awards in partnership with YouTube on Wednesday, 20 November at Sydney Hordern Pavillion on Gadigal land; while ro  more

In Honor of Veterans Day, N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Executive Order, Legislation to Support Heroes Who Served Our Nation
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a legislative package in appreciation of Veterans Day to honor the service and sacrifice of New York's veterans. The legislation enacted today includes the renaming of bridges and highways across the state in honor of fallen heroes as well as measures enhancing access to veterans benefits, reflecting New York's unwavering commitment to honoring and s  more

Lalman recognized with 2024 Excellence in Extension award
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 11 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist, is the recipient of the 2024 Southern Region Individual Excellence in Extension Award for impactful integrated beef Extension programs. He was recognized during an awards ceremony at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities on Nov. 10. The recognition is a partnership between the United States Departm  more

Max Unveils New Brand Spot With Never-Before-Seen Footage From HBO and Max Originals
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Max releases a new brand spot featuring exclusive footage from highly anticipated HBO and Max Originals that will debut later this year and in 2025. The promo showcases the premier streaming platform's upcoming slate of new and returning documentary series, comedies, and dramas. In addition to award-winning and critically acclaimed HBO and Max Originals, Max delivers captivating st  more

Maxwell Honors 9 Students With Centennial Scholar Awards
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: While pursuing a dual degree in policy studies and environment, sustainability and policy, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs undergraduate Mariana Zepeda has taken advantage of opportunities to gain experience outside the classroom and better the lives of others. She is a member of the Student Association's Sustainability Forum, and she has spent time in the greater Syracuse community as a volunteer yo  more

McClellan Announces 2024 Veteran of the Year Recipient
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: In honor of Veterans Day, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the recipient of the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award for Virginia's Fourth Congressional District: Lieutenant Colonel Curt Powell. "This Veterans Day, I'm thrilled to name Lieutenant Colonel Curt Powell as the Veteran of the Year for Virginia's Fourth Congressional District," said Congresswoman McClellan. "Mr. Powell served 2  more

Microbe atlas could reveal how to mine critical metals sustainably
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Critical elements such as copper and nickel, and rare earths such as neodymium and dysprosium, are key ingredients for carbon-neutral renewable energy technologies, but obtaining and refining these materials is challenging, especially from low concentration minerals. Traditional technologies to extract metal from ores causes extreme environmental impacts. Biomining using microorganisms to dissolve minerals, and to separ  more

Minister St-Onge Announces the Creation of an Advisory Panel to Review, Renew Interpretive Exhibit at Canada's National Holocaust Monument
MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 11 -- Canadian Heritage issued the following news release: GATINEAU -- The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced today the creation of an advisory panel to guide the review and renewal of the interpretive exhibit and descriptive texts at the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa. These efforts are aimed at increasing Canadians' awareness of the Holocaust and the need to combat hate in all its forms. The advisory panel is made up of Holocaus  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte Announces 2024 Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation Recipients
HELENA, Montana, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: On Veteran's Day, Governor Greg Gianforte announced the recipients of the 2024 Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation. "Honoring our veterans with the Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation award is a small yet meaningful way to express our profound gratitude for their sacrifice, service, and dedication to our freedoms," Gov. Gianforte said. "As we travel the state next year, we wi  more

Montclair State University Receives $3 Million Grant to Provide Mental Health Services During Internship Experiences
MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, Nov. 12 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: * * * The National Science Foundation's Institutional Transformation Project initiative will allow Montclair to embed group counseling into internships and research experiences * * * Montclair State University has been awarded a five-year, $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Institutional Transformation Project to create a more holistic STEM internship e  more

New 'Holidays at Hendricks' Concert Tickets Will Be Available Nov. 18
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are invited to "Holidays at Hendricks" on Sunday, Dec. 8 in Hendricks Chapel. New this year, tickets are required to reserve your individual seat. Syracuse University invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to "Holidays at Hendricks" on Sunday, Dec. 8 in Hendricks Chapel, to experience one of the most popular concerts of the calendar year.   more

PathogenDx Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Early and Precise UTI Diagnosis With Its Microarray Detection Platform
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * PathogenDx's Microarray Detection Platform is the fastest and most cost-effective test for UTI detection with higher throughput for efficient and accurate diagnosis. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the multiplexed urinary tract infection detection industry and, based on its  more

Pillsbury Growth in London Continues With Arrival of Cross-Border Disputes and International Arbitration Partner Laurence Lieberman
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: In a move that further enhances Pillsbury's strong cross-border litigation and disputes capabilities and adds to its growing roster of leading practitioners in London, the firm has welcomed Laurence Lieberman as a partner. Lieberman joins the firm from Taylor Wessing, where he was a senior partner in the Disputes and Investigations team, head of the Life Sciences Commercial Disputes group and India practice head. "A  more

SCHUMER: WITH MAJOR NEW MANUFACTURERS COMING TO CNY WE NEED TO GET AGING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE BACK ON TRACK; STANDING AT THE OLD SUSQUEHANNA TRAIN STATION, SCHUMER DELIVERS MAJOR $$ TO MODERNIZE...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: The NYSW Main Line Connecting Cortland & Onondaga Counties Is A Vital Corridor For Freight Rail Needed For Central NY Industry & Manufacturing And Is Expected To Become Even More Critical With Major Projects Like Micron On The Horizon But Early 1900s Infrastructure Has Limited Load Sizes And Sustainability Of Line Schumer Recently Secured Millions In New Fed $$ For The Final   more

Socioeconomic status during early pregnancy may play a large role in future heart health
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Research Highlights: The socioeconomic status of first-time moms in early pregnancy may affect their cardiovascular health up to seven years later. Socioeconomic status education level, income level, health insurance status and health literacy of pregnant individuals was responsible for more than half of the long-term heart health disparities among Black, Hispanic and white wome  more

Squire Patton Boggs Adds Tax Expertise in Ireland
TYSONS, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has appointed Andre Vermeulen as director to establish its Tax Strategy & Benefits Practice in Ireland. Dublin managing partner Dennis Agnew said, "We are delighted to have a tax practitioner of Andre's calibre and experience join our team in Dublin. In the 18 months since we launched, our Irish office has gone from strength to strength. Our team here is advising clients on a wide range  more

Team USA's 'Miracle on Ice' Captain, Hockey Legend Mike Eruzione to Deliver Keynote Address at NATE UNITE 2025
WATERTOWN, South Dakota, Nov. 12 -- NATE - The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * NATE UNITE 2025, the Association's 30th Anniversary Celebration, Slated for February 17-20 in Raleigh, North Carolina * * * (Raleigh, North Carolina) - NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association announced today that Mike Eruzione will deliver the keynote address at the NATE UNITE 2025 Conference in Raleigh, North C  more

TEGNA Appoints Dhanusha Sivajee Chief Experience Officer
TYSONS, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced the appointment of Dhanusha Sivajee as senior vice president and chief experience officer, effective immediately. Sivajee will serve as a member of the company's leadership team, reporting to CEO Mike Steib. Sivajee will lead the end-to-end journey of local community members across TEGNA's award-winning portfo  more

Texas A&M Veterinary Team Saves Grand Prairie K-9 From Life-Threatening Infection
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: As a police K-9, Kane was no stranger to saving the lives of others. But when the 9-year-old Belgian Malinois developed a severe, antibiotic-resistant skin infection, it was his turn to be saved by the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH). Kane was hospitalized at the SATH for nearly two months, during which he underwent multiple surgeri  more

Tradeweb and Tokyo Stock Exchange Collaborate to Expand Liquidity in Japanese ETFs
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: LONDON, TOKYO - November 11, 2024 - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), one of the largest stock exchanges in the world, today announced their collaboration to offer institutional investors enhanced access to liquidi  more

U-M Winter Commencement: Speaker, honorary degree nominees named
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Winter Commencement honorary degree nominees are, clockwise from upper left: Rebecca Blumenstein, President of Editorial at NBC News; John D. Evans, philanthropist and co-founder of C-SPAN; Margaret H. Hamilton, pioneering systems and software engineer and computer scientist; and Henry Louis Gates Jr., literary scholar, educator, historian and TV host. Honorary degree nominees for the University of Michigan's  more

U.S. Department of Defense Awards Verizon Business With Contract Extension
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * The award brings the total Global Network Solutions contract value to over $98 million * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Verizon today announced a 24-month task order extension for its Global Network Solutions (GNS) contract with the Department of Defense (DoD). With this extension, the total revenue for the GNS contract, originally awarded in 2016, will now amoun  more

University of Oklahoma: $2.3 Million NIH Grant Furthers Research Into Retinopathy of Prematurity
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Nov. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Faizah Bhatti, M.D., first to discover key protective protein in the eye * * * A University of Oklahoma neonatologist and researcher has earned a five-year, $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to further her studies on retinopathy of prematurity, a serious eye disease that can affect babies born prematurely and cause lifelong complications, including blindness. Fai  more

Upstate Publishes 24th Edition of Its Literary Magazine
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 12 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: The 24th edition of "The Healing Muse," Upstate Medical University's literary journal, offers readers an annual dose of stories about hope and healing. This year's issue contains submissions from 85 writers--including six from Upstate--and 20 artists from around the world. Published by Upstate's Center for Bioethics and Humanities, "The Healing Muse" features f  more

USAID Selects K-State for Multimillion-Dollar Project on Climate Resilience and Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 12 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University officials say a multimillion-dollar award from the U.S. Agency for International Development will support work by researchers on multiple continents to make agriculture more resilient to varying management practices, climates and extreme weather events. The university was selected as the management entity for the Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab,  more

VCU: A Year-End Review of Students and Alums Who Earned Prestigious Scholarships Through the National Scholarship Office
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Recipients represent a variety of fields and backgrounds, and their scholarships will provide invaluable opportunities to deepen their studies, gain new perspectives and grow in their fields. * * * By Grace Bost Thirty-eight students and recent alumni from Virginia Commonwealth University were selected as recipients of nationally competitive and highly sought-after domestic and international sch  more

Victoria Cross for Australia for Private Richard Norden
CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 12 -- The Australian Department of Defence issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: As Australians gather today to honour our veterans for Remembrance Day, the late Private Richard Norden will be awarded a Victoria Cross for Australia for his gallantry during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral in Vietnam in 1968. The Governor General, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, has announced that His Majesty The King has given approval for the award of   more

WGA East Members at McGee Media Ratify First Union Contract
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at McGee Media overwhelmingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The 25-member McGee Media bargaining unit, which includes producers, archivists and researchers, began negotiations in April. The unit secured progressive gains and strong protections at the Nonfiction television production company founded by award-winning filmmaker Dyl  more