HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 9 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Originally curated for the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles as part of the Getty's PST ART: "Art & Science Collide" initiative, "Breath(e)" arrives at the Moody with a refreshed focus on the Gulf Coast.The Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University will host "Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice," an exhibition that highlights the intersection of environmental and social justice issues. The exhibition opens Jan.   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 8 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: Quenton Coleman of Wayland Baptist (Texas) secured NAIA Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week honors and Jamal Gibson of Southern University at New Orleans (La.) was named the NAIA Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week. The duo was selected based on their performances from December 16 - January 5 and were chosen from a pool of conference/Continental Athletic   more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news: AARC is thrilled to announce that 2025 marks the launch of state advocacy efforts for the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC). This groundbreaking initiative, developed in collaboration with the Council of State Governments and the Department of Defense, aims to streamline licensure for respiratory therapists across participating states, enhancing patient care and workforce mobility. Each   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: Betty Balli Torres, executive director of the Texas Access to Justice Foundation, and civil rights attorney Danny Ortega are the 2025 recipients of the inaugural Impacto Award, sponsored by the American Bar Association Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities The award will be presented Jan. 31 at the Diversity Awards Reception during the ABA Midyear Meeting in Phoenix. The Impacto Awa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: Accuracy in Media went to confront Dallas-area school administrators directly for circumventing Texas law. AIM undercover investigators spoke with teachers advising parents on ways to bypass Texas' "Save Women's Sports Act." The law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in January 2023 and effective since September 2023, requires public K-12 student-athletes to participate only on sports teams that align with the biological sex listed o  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 7 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: [Category: BizConsulting] SAN ANTONIO, TX. - January 7, 2025 - Frost & Sullivan recently researched the next-generation 911 market and, based on its analysis, recognizes AT&T with the 2024 US Market Leadership Award, for the sixth consecutive year. The company's comprehensive and transformational approach to  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: When we hear sounds, specialized cells in the cochlear nucleus are the first to process that information, enabling our brains to understand speech, enjoy music and recognize various noises. For decades, this area has been known to be a vital part of the auditory system; however, specific cell populations responsible for processing different sounds within the cochlear nucleus have not fully been underst  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: A study published in Nature Genetics reveals new insights into how medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor of childhood, can arise as the cerebellum develops. Researchers discovered that the same gene, ZIC1, can drive highly similar cancers by distinct, context-dependent mechanisms. Led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Cancer Center, University of Toronto, St  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSres) -- The National Council on Aging issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways * NCOA received a $250,000, one-year grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to examine what contributes to high enrollment rates of older adults in benefits programs in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Duval County, Texas. * NCOA will identify best practices that other counties can use to enroll eligible older adults into benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assist  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Texas Children's Global HOPE and Baylor College of Medicine Global Health, with support from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, an independent charitable organization, announced the next front in their joint efforts to dramatically improve children's health in Sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of a groundbreaking program to address one of the most urgent threats facing the region: sickle cell disease (SCD).   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 8 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2025: * * * * New restrictions threaten energy security affordability for American families * Decision continues troubling pattern of limiting domestic energy production that began with Keystone XL cancellation * * * Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) President David Holt today expressed deep concern over the Biden Administration's decision to ban oil and natural gas development across vast areas of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- America's Credit Unions issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2025: A challenge to the CFPB's final medical debt rule has been filed by the Cornerstone Credit Union League and Consumer Data Industry Association. The CFPB finalized (https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/cfpb-issues-final-rule-medical-debt-reporting) the rule Tuesday, and the two organizations filed their challenge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas later that same d  more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 11 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * School District seeks to bar Board President Heather Rooks from quoting scripture during open comment section of the meetings after threats from outside organizations. * * * Phoenix, AZ--Attorneys for First Liberty Institute and the law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP today urged the U.S. District Court of Arizona to uphold Peoria Unified School District School Board President Heath  more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release: * * * Attorneys argued for reversal of decision approving Maine's law designed to prevent religious schools from participating in the state's school choice program. * * * Boston, MA--Today, on behalf of Crosspoint Church and Bangor Christian Schools ("BCS"), attorneys for First Liberty Institute and Consovoy McCarthy urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit during oral argument to reverse a lo  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 9 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: * * * Urges 119th Congress to Act Quickly on Critical Legislation that Languished in December * * * WASHINGTON, DC - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, launched its 2025-2026 policy priorities with a focus on achieving a more equitable health care sy  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 10 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The Center for Innovation and Translation of Point of Care Technologies for Equitable Cancer Care (CITEC) has announced its inaugural group of subawardees, marking a significant milestone in its mission to develop and disseminate innovative technologies for cancer detection and treatment, particularly in low-resource settings. From left to right, Joe Knapper, an engineer from Glasgow University, Dr. Elisee from CHUB  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 7 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: [Category: BizConsulting] SAN ANTONIO, TX. - 8 th January 2025 - Frost & Sullivan recently researched the facility management industry and, based on its analysis, recognizes Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Asia-Pacific (APAC) with the 2024 Asia-Pacific Company of the Year Award. The company is a global real estate   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 10 -- Lamar University issued the following news: By April Thompson The Lamar University College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences are partnering with Jefferson County to launch a new initiative aimed at providing crucial support to first-time juvenile offenders and reducing recidivism. The First-Time Offenders Redirection Management (F.O.R.M.) Program, set to begin in Jan. 2025, will focus on helping young participants build the skills and resources neede  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: by George Hale Special to Rice News Kaden Hazzard, associate professor of physics and astronomy. Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University.From the early days of quantum mechanics, scientists have thought that all particles can be categorized into one of two groups bosons or fermions based on their behavior. However, new research by Rice University physicist Kaden Hazzard and former Rice graduate student Zhiyuan Wang s  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: by George Hale Special to Rice News Kaden Hazzard, associate professor of physics and astronomy. Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University. From the early days of quantum mechanics, scientists have thought that all particles can be categorized into one of two groups -- bosons or fermions -- based on their behavior. However, new research by Rice University physicist Kaden Hazzard and former Rice graduate student Zhi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2024: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Myriad Genetics, Inc. today announced a five-year strategic alliance to accelerate the clinical evaluation and development of Myriad's molecular residual disease (MRD) assay. This strategic alliance brings together the longstanding oncology diagnostic experience of Myriad Genetics and the clinical and trans  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlights: * * * Featuring molecular insights into cancer cell progression, novel predictive biomarkers for multiple cancer types, and strategies to improve immunotherapy treatments * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through s  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Singer and activist Madison McFerrin will headline the Moody's Spring Fling concert celebration on Saturday, March 1.Rice University's Moody Center for the Arts announces its spring 2025 programming schedule featuring artists, activists and scholars exploring the links between environmental and social justice. Organized in conjunction with the group exhibition "Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice," opening Jan  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Singer and activist Madison McFerrin will headline the Moody's Spring Fling concert celebration on Saturday, March 1. Rice University's Moody Center for the Arts announces its spring 2025 programming schedule featuring artists, activists and scholars exploring the links between environmental and social justice. Organized in conjunction with the group exhibition " Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice," opening  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Prestigious mentorship program provides pharmacy professors the opportunity to conduct research. * * * The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation (NACDS Foundation) has selected the participants for the 2024-2025 Faculty Scholars Program. Five faculty members from U.S. schools and colleges of pharmacy nationwide will engage in an 18-month res  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: NSSF(R), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, commends U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's (R-Texas) introduction of S. 65, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. The legislation was introduced with 44 additional co-sponsors to protect law-abiding concealed carry permit holders from being forced to navigate a patchwork of varying gun control laws when crossing state lines. "This is common  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Open Markets Institute issued the following news release: The Open Markets Institute has filed an amicus brief in Ryan v. FTC, marking the second appellate case in which Open Markets has defended the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) landmark prohibition on non-compete clauses. Last November, Open Markets filed a similar amicus brief in Villages v. FTC, the first major challenge to the rule. About the Case: In Ryan v. FTC, the U.S. District Court for the Northern Distric  more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release: * * * Religious liberty firm also awaiting Court action on cases involving religious employment rights and religious exercise. * * * Washington, D.C.--Late last week, First Liberty Institute and the law firm Baker Botts L.L.P asked the Supreme Court of the United States to review a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit that prevents parents from litigating pro se on behalf of their  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: HOUSTON, January 8, 2025 Eight active college football coaches make up the American Heart Association's 2024 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award finalist list. The award is given each January to a college football coach for contributions that make the sport better for athletes and fans alike by demonstrating grit, integrity and a winning approach to coaching and life both on  more

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: The Paul L. Foster Family Foundation has pledged a $2.5 million gift in support of UTEP Athletics as the University continues preparations to join the Mountain West Conference in July of 2026. The transformative gift will play a crucial role in ensuring success on and off the playing field as the Miners enter a new era of UTEP Athletics. "There is clear and growing support for our move to the  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Research Highlights: More than one-third of Asian, Black and Hispanic women in the study group reported experiencing at least one microaggression related to race and gender during or after their pregnancy. The link between racial microaggressions and postpartum blood pressure was strongest 10 or more days after delivery, when the blood pressure may be monitored less often, the r  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University experts are available to provide insights into the environmental, infrastructural and societal impacts of the windstorms and wildfires threatening Southern California. Stock image. Strong Santa Ana winds continue to fuel fast-moving and destructive wildfires across Southern California, prompting mandatory evacuations for at least 80,000 residents. The fire near Pacific Palisades has burned nearly 3,00  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 7 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University experts are available to provide insights on the scientific, environmental and computational aspects of bird flu. Stock image. The first U.S. death from bird flu, recently reported in Louisiana, has raised concerns about the virus's potential to adapt and spread. Rice University experts are available to provide insights on the scientific, environmental and computational aspects of bird flu. Antibiot  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 7 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University experts are available to provide insights on the scientific, environmental and computational aspects of bird flu. Stock image. The first U.S. death from bird flu, recently reported in Louisiana, has raised concerns about the virus's potential to adapt and spread. Rice University experts are available to provide insights on the scientific, environmental and computational aspects of bird flu. Antibiotic   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 7 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University experts are available to offer insights into the associated risks, impacts and mitigation strategies. Stock image.A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County near Tibet in western China shortly after 9 a.m. local time Jan. 7, killing at least 126 people and injuring more than 180, according to state media. The disaster near one of Tibet's historic cities marks the deadliest earthquake in China since  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 7 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University experts are available to offer insights into the associated risks, impacts and mitigation strategies. Stock image. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County near Tibet in western China shortly after 9 a.m. local time Jan. 7, killing at least 126 people and injuring more than 180, according to state media. The disaster near one of Tibet's historic cities marks the deadliest earthquake in China si  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: As the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates a law that could ban TikTok or require its sale by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, with the ban potentially taking effect Jan. 19, Rice University experts are available to provide insights into its ethical, economic and social implications. Tech policy and computational impacts Moshe Vardi, University Professor and the Karen Ostrum George Distinguished Service Professor   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 9 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Researchers at Rice University, in collaboration with Guangdong University of Technology, have uncovered an innovative approach to treating high-salinity organic wastewaters streams containing both elevated salt and organic concentrations by employing dialysis, a technology borrowed from the medical field. Menachem Elimelech and Yuanmiaoliang "Selina" Chen. (Photo credit: Gustavo Raskosky/Rice University)For patients   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 10 -- Rice University issued the following news release: As members of the Texas House of Representatives prepare to vote for their next leader, Rice University political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss what can be expected. House members will vote for a new speaker Jan. 14, and Jones, a professor of political science, said the outcome of the election will have a powerful impact on the scope and tenor of the legislation passed during the 2025 legislative ses  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 6 -- Rice University issued the following news release: On Jan. 16, Rice University's Richard Lavenda will debut "Upon Further Reflection," the second of seven commissioned works celebrating the Shepherd School of Music's 50th anniversary. The world premiere of the piece, which exemplifies Lavenda's lifelong relationship with the Shepherd School, will take place in Duncan Recital Hall, spotlighting the interplay of tradition and innovation that defines the school's past,  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 6 -- Rice University issued the following news release: On Jan. 16, Rice University's Richard Lavenda will debut " Upon Further Reflection," the second of seven commissioned works celebrating the Shepherd School of Music's 50th anniversary. The world premiere of the piece, which exemplifies Lavenda's lifelong relationship with the Shepherd School, will take place in Duncan Recital Hall, spotlighting the interplay of tradition and innovation that defines the school's past, p  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The Risk and Insurance Education Alliance (formerly the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research) issued the following news release: The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is excited to announce a new partnership with the Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) of Louisiana to bring its comprehensive suite of educational programs to insurance and risk professionals across the state. This collaboration highlights the shared commitment to providing high-quality  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Beaumont, Texas - On Monday, ExxonMobil filed a countersuit against the Sierra Club, California Attorney General Robert Bonta, and others in the Eastern District of Texas. This comes in response to a lawsuit the groups filed in September against the company, which is the world's largest producer of single-use plastic polymers. The original complaint, which was filed in San Francisco County Superior   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 9 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: [Category: BizConsulting] San Antonio, TX -- January 9, 2025 -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the global software-centric automation industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Software Defined Automation (SDA) with the Global Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award. SDA empowers automation engi  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 8 (TNSres) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: A NASA postdoctoral researcher at Southwest Research Institute has used advanced models that indicate that the formation of Pluto and Charon may parallel that of the Earth-Moon system. Both systems include a moon that is a large fraction of the size of the main body, unlike other moons in the solar system. The scenario also could support Pluto's active geology and possible subsurface ocean, de  more

SEGUIN, Texas, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: In December, the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) named a select group of academic inventors and innovators to its 2024 class of Fellows, and TLU alum Stanton F. McHardy '90 was among them. McHardy, recognized by the organization for his prominent advancements in the fields of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, is an associate professor of medicinal chemistry at UTSA and director of the Center for I  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 8 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following Top 2024 research stories: * * * Here are some of SMU research's highlights from 2024. * * * Unlike the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse we had last year, SMU researchers were anything but rare in major media outlets in 2024. From findings that could alter the history of early Americans to advances in AI and early disease detection, here are some of this year's highlights: Matching dinosaur footprint  more

ROSENBERG, Texas, Jan. 7 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: (HARLINGEN, Texas) - Three construction projects underway at Texas State Technical College's Harlingen campus have ties to alumni. The graduates work for Vaughn Construction, which has offices in McAllen and throughout the state. The construction company is the contractor for a new building for the Automotive Technology and future Diesel Equipment Technology programs, along with a new learning structure for th  more

FORT DAVIS, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release: Protecting the night sky is a collaborative endeavor - one The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory has helped lead in West Texas since the launch of its Dark Skies Initiative in 2010. Now, oil and gas facilities in nearby New Mexico are joining the effort, with help from a new set of lighting guidelines tailored to their industry. "Light doesn't stop traveli  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Jeremy Forsberg to chair key committee shaping U.S. research policy * * * Jeremy Forsberg, associate vice president of research and innovation at The University of Texas at Arlington, has been named to chair a leadership committee within the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), the national authority on federal policies and regulations affecting U.S. research instituti  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 8 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: The University of Texas at Austin has promoted Rachel Davis Mersey to Executive Vice President and Provost. In this role, Mersey will serve as the University's chief academic officer and oversee a broad portfolio that includes enrollment management and the University's billion-dollar research enterprise. Mersey has held the position on an interim basis since Aug. 27. "Building on our momentum to  more

DENTON, Texas, Jan. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: At the University of North Texas, an ongoing research project is transforming the way Texans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and across the state participate in recycling. Collaborating with the Texas chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (TxSWANA), graduate students in UNT's Department of Anthropology are conducting surveys and interviews with residents across the North Texas reg  more

DENTON, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The Special Collections department within the University of North Texas Libraries will acquire the congressional archive of former congressman Dr. Michael Burgess ('72, M.S. '76). Burgess, a UNT alumnus who represented the 26th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, retired on Jan. 3, 2025, after serving the district since 2003. His congressional archive will be housed in UNT Special Collections f  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Nicole Luna The principal deputy director of the National Institutes of Health will be the keynote speaker at a January conference in Fort Worth focusing on advancing equality in STEMM fields through mentorship. Dr. Lawrence Tabak, known for his leadership in promoting workforce development, will speak during the first day of the Jan. 16 and 17 conference at The University o  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Study suggests providers should discuss treatment preferences with terminal patients who have heart devices, UTSW researchers say * * * Patients with advanced cancer who also had cardiac defibrillators were more likely than those without these implants to receive aggressive end-of-life care, a team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found in a new stu  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern study details differences between men and women that affect musculoskeletal decline * * * Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered sex-specific differences in how fat accumulates in muscle and bone, uncovering patterns that could inform new approaches to treating age-related diseases. Their findings, published in Diagnostics, deta  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Increasing incretin hormone receptor signaling in fat cells prompts massive weight loss in a lab model, UTSW study shows * * * Obese mice whose fat cells were genetically altered to produce an increased amount of the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR) lost more than a third of their body weight through a mechanism that burns energy, UT South  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Donations of 10,000 rare items will allow scientists more opportunities to study reptiles and amphibians * * * Thanks to in-kind donations of tens of thousands of rare books, scientific journals, and articles, and reports over the past two years, The University of Texas at Arlington's Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) has become one of the largest publicly acce  more