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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Friday March 28, 2025 ( 11 items )  

2025 NJCAA Men's Volleyball Invitational Bracket Reveal
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association posted the following news release: * * * 2025 NJCAA Men's Volleyball Invitational Bracket Reveal Mar 28, 2025 BRACKET | TOURNAMENT INFORMATION | LIVE STREAM | TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Charlotte, NC: The 2025 Men's Volleyball Invitational Bracket has been announced. The Invitational will be held in Canandaigua, NY, and hosted by Finger Lakes Community College (NY). This will be a new site   more

AAAS honors two Wake Forest researchers as lifetime Fellows
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, March 27 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * AAAS honors two Wake Forest researchers as lifetime Fellows Two researchers at Wake Forest University have been elected 2024 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Kimberley McAllister, Professor of Biology and Professor of Translational Neuroscience, who also serves as Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry and Creative Activity; and Professor of Chemistry A  more

Bipartisan WIPPES Act Reintroduced in Congress to Provide National Standards on Do Not Flush Labeling for Non-Flushable Wet Wipes
CARY, North Carolina, March 28 -- INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan WIPPES Act Reintroduced in Congress to Provide National Standards on Do Not Flush Labeling for Non-Flushable Wet Wipes Cary, NC, March 27, 2025 - INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry is thrilled to announce the reintroduction of the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act, sponsored by U.S. Senat  more

CIAA Recognizes 1,725 Student-Athletes On Commissioner's Honor Roll
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 28 -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Recognizes 1,725 Student-Athletes On Commissioner's Honor Roll An impressive 1,725 student-athletes have been recognized as members of the CIAA's Commissioner's Honor Roll for the 2024 Fall semester. Student-athletes named to the Commissioner's Honor Roll maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Over the Fall 2024 Semester, Livingstone College place  more

Congressman Hudson Sees A&T's Innovation Firsthand as Exponential University
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 28 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: * * * Congressman Hudson Sees A&T's Innovation Firsthand as Exponential University By Alana V. Allen EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (March 27, 2025) - Congressman Richard Hudson visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to learn about the innovative research and technological advancements taking place on campus. Hudson, who represents North Carolina's  more

Elon University: 2024 President's Report Showcases Innovation, Teaching Excellence
ELON, North Carolina, March 28 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * 2024 President's Report showcases innovation, teaching excellence This year's report underlines the university's efforts to redefine student success through bold initiatives, excellence in teaching and a commitment to shaping the future of education. For the fourth consecutive year, Elon University has been named the nation's leader in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report. That distinctio  more

Elon University: Poll - North Carolinians Unhappy With Hurricane Helene Recovery Assistance
ELON, North Carolina, March 28 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Poll: North Carolinians unhappy with Hurricane Helene recovery assistance The latest Elon University Poll finds dissatisfaction with the work of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and many respondents say they expect rebuilding efforts to take many years. North Carolinians are not happy with the progress in recovering from Hurricane Helene damage in the state, according to the latest Elon Universi  more

High Point University: Research and Innovation - March 2025
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, March 28 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Research and Innovation: March 2025 HIGH POINT, N.C., March 27, 2025 - Members of the High Point University community frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a variety of ways. Below is a recap of recent research and innovation initiatives. HPU Students Present Robots at Educational Technology Conference Three HPU students presented robotics as a tool for eleme  more

Joint clinical commitment will advance integration of telehealth, value of patient care
DALLAS, Texas, March 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Joint clinical commitment will advance integration of telehealth, value of patient care DALLAS, March 27, 2025 -- Recent analysis by the National Health Institute indicates that telehealth now accounts for 23% of all health care encounters nationwide, with some clinical specialties reporting virtual visit rates now exceeding 50%. [1] To help ensure quality care in this ra  more

OpEd: #SameGameSameRules - The Time to Level the Playing Field is Now
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association posted the following news release: * * * OpEd: #SameGameSameRules - The Time to Level the Playing Field is Now Mar 27, 2025 Dr. Christopher J. Parker President & CEO / National Junior College Athletic Association March Madness is well underway and for many sports enthusiasts it is the most wonderful time of the year. In this year's NCAA Division I men's and women's tournaments ther  more

University of N.C.-Chapel Hill: 4 Carolina Faculty Named AAAS Fellows
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, March 28 -- The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill campus issued the following news: * * * 4 Carolina faculty named AAAS fellows Four Carolina faculty members have been named 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the largest multidisciplinary scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of academic journals. The selection is one of the most distinguished honors in the scientific community. "We are proud   more